23-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: South & North Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   South

   Midday landing and overnight at a campsite.

   2 stopsHvolsvollur
2. DAY 2

   Westman Islands

   The ferry crossing must be booked in advance.

   3 stopsWestman Islands
3. DAY 3

   South

   The glacier hike must be booked in advance.

   4 stops1 hrsSouth
4. DAY 4

   South

   Arriving at the sites early is recommended.

   5 stops0.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South

   Limited parking at the sites.

   3 stops2.5 hrsSouth
6. DAY 6

   Southeast

   A driver's license is required for snowmobiles.

   4 stops1.5 hrsHofn
7. DAY 7

   East

   A mostly scenic day.

   5 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
8. DAY 8

   East

   Challenging trek; bring water.

   2 stopsEast
9. DAY 9

   Northeast

   Ash-covered roads, caution required.

   3 stops2.5 hrsNortheast
10. DAY 10

    North

    Online registration on the website required.

    1 stop0.5 hrsNorth
11. DAY 11

    North

    Húsavík, the whale capital.

    1 stop0.5 hrsHusavik
12. DAY 12

    North

    Busy day at geological sites.

    6 stops1.5 hrsNorth
13. DAY 13

    North

    Toll road to the waterfall.

    2 stops1 hrsAkureyri
14. DAY 14

    North

    Long drive west.

    4 stops4 hrsNorth
15. DAY 15

    West

    The lava cave requires booking.

    3 stops1 hrsHusafell
16. DAY 16

    West

    A more relaxed day.

    4 stops2.5 hrsStykkisholmur
17. DAY 17

    West

    A day of easy hikes.

    5 stops1 hrsOlafsvik
18. DAY 18

    West

    Drive back toward Reykjavík.

    2 stops0.5 hrsWest
19. DAY 19

    Reykjavík

    Sky Lagoon, a high-quality spa.

    5 stops2 hrsReykjavík
20. DAY 20

    South

    Golden Circle day.

    3 stops2 hrsSouth
21. DAY 21

    South

    Requires a 4x4.

    1 stop1 hrsSouth
22. DAY 22

    South

    Guided tour.

    1 stop1 hrsSouth
23. DAY 23

    West

    Final day and flight home.

    3 stops3.5 hrsWest