27-Day Iceland Itinerary: Central Highlands & North Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjanes

   Arrival and overnight stay at Aurora Keflavik.

   1 stopReykjanes
2. DAY 2

   Reykjanes

   Visited Gunnuhver and Kerid crater, overnight in Fludir.

   5 stops2.5 hrsFludir
3. DAY 3

   Central Highlands

   Long day trip to Landmannalaugar; note about parking reservation required.

   4 stops1.5 hrsCentral Highlands
4. DAY 4

   Central Highlands

   Visiting Gjain and Haifoss; off-road driving involved.

   2 stops1 hrsCentral Highlands
5. DAY 5

   Golden Circle

   Golden Circle day; Buggy tour at Amazing Basecamp.

   4 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
6. DAY 6

   Central Highlands

   Drive to Kerlingarfjoll and hike in Hveradalir.

   2 stops1 hrsCentral Highlands
7. DAY 7

   Central Highlands

   Relaxing day at Kerlingarfjoll hot springs.

   1 stopCentral Highlands
8. DAY 8

   North

   Driving to the north.

   4 stops2 hrsVarmahlíð
9. DAY 9

   North

   Visiting Trollaskagi peninsula.

   5 stops2.5 hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    North

    Whale watching in Akureyri.

    1 stopAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    North

    Waterfall tour and Myvatn area exploration.

    5 stops1 hrsNorth
12. DAY 12

    Central Highlands

    Highland excursion to Askja.

    3 stops1 hrsCentral Highlands
13. DAY 13

    North

    Myvatn area tour.

    5 stops2 hrsNorth
14. DAY 14

    North

    Dettifoss waterfall and canyon exploration.

    3 stops1 hrsNorth
15. DAY 15

    East

    Canyon visits in the east.

    3 stops2.5 hrsEast
16. DAY 16

    East

    Coastal town visit and forest walk.

    2 stops1 hrsSeyðisfjörður
17. DAY 17

    East

    Eastfjords scenic drive.

    7 stops2.5 hrsHofn
18. DAY 18

    South

    Glacier lagoons and canyon exploration.

    4 stops1.5 hrsSouth
19. DAY 19

    South

    Glacier hiking tour at Falljokull/Skaftafell.

    2 stopsSouth
20. DAY 20

    South

    Heading towards Vik.

    4 stops2.5 hrsVik
21. DAY 21

    South

    Thakgil highland reserve visit.

    3 stops0.5 hrsVik
22. DAY 22

    South

    Black sand beach and Lava show.

    2 stopsVik
23. DAY 23

    South

    Visiting Skogafoss and turf houses.

    2 stops0.5 hrsSouth
24. DAY 24

    South

    Day trip to Thorsmork.

    4 stops0.5 hrsSouth
25. DAY 25

    Golden Circle

    Return towards Reykjavik.

    3 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
26. DAY 26

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik city tour.

    5 stops0.5 hrsReykjavik
27. DAY 27

    Reykjavik

    Last day in Reykjavik, flight home.

    2 stopsReykjavik