The journey, day by day
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
DAY 1
Reykjavik
Arrival in the afternoon, car pickup, and transfer to Reykjavik.
1 stopReykjavikReykjavik
National Independence Day of Iceland. The itinerary suggests exploring Reykjavik, visiting the DEIG bakery, and the Harpa Concert Hall.
1 stopReykjavikReykjavik
Exploration of Reykjavik, including Laugavegur street, Hallgrimskirkja Church, Tjörnin lake, and dinner at Messinn.
1 stopReykjavikReykjavik
Visit to Perlan, exploring the forest, and a heated pool.
1 stopReykjavikDAY 5
Golden Circle
Visit to the Secret Lagoon and dinner at Mika restaurant.
2 stopsGolden CircleDAY 5
Golden Circle
Visit to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, and the Secret Lagoon. Includes a guided jeep tour to the highlands for the Secret Lagoon.
4 stops2 hrsGolden CircleDAY 6
Westman Islands
Rib boat tour around the Westman Islands and visit to the Storhofdi puffin lookout.
1 stopWestman IslandsDAY 6
Westman Islands
Travel to Westman Islands, explore Heimaey Island, visit the Eldheimar Museum, and Eldfell volcano. Includes a boat tour around the islands.
2 stopsWestman IslandsDAY 7
Highlands
Jeep tour to Landmannalaugar. Includes dinner at Stracta hotel or Ranga hotel, or Restaurant Kanslarinn.
1 stop1 hrsHighlandsDAY 8
South Coast
Visit to The Icelandic Lava Show exhibition and dinner in Vik.
1 stop1 hrsVikDAY 8
South Coast
Visit Dyrhólaey Lighthouse and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
2 stopsSouth CoastDAY 8
South Coast
Visiting Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Skógafoss waterfalls.
3 stops1.5 hrsSouth CoastDAY 9
South Coast
Katla Ice Cave tour, starting from Vik. Includes a super jeep transfer.
1 stopSouth CoastDAY 9
South Coast
Horseback riding on Reynisfjara black sand beach. The tour departs from Vik.
1 stop0.5 hrsSouth CoastDAY 10
South Coast
Visit Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon, including a boat tour, and lunch at Kaffi Hornið.
2 stops3 hrsSouth CoastDAY 10
South Coast
Visit to Svínafellsjökull glacier, boat tour on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and Diamond Beach. Includes a visit to Kaffi Hornið for lunch and overnight in Höfn.
3 stops0.5 hrsSouth CoastDAY 10
South Coast
Visit to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
2 stops2 hrsKirkjubæjarklausturDAY 11
East Iceland
Explore Djúpivogur and visit Seyðisfjörður. Overnight in Seyðisfjörður.
2 stops4.5 hrsSeyðisfjörðurDAY 11
East Iceland
Visit Vestrahorn mountain and explore Djúpivogur. Includes lunch at Restaurant Framtíð and overnight in Hvammtangi.
2 stops2 hrsEast IcelandDAY 12
East Iceland
Relax at Vök Baths.
1 stop2 hrsEast IcelandDAY 12
East Iceland
Explore Seyðisfjörður, visit Gufufoss waterfall, and relax at Vök Baths.
2 stops0.5 hrsSeyðisfjörðurDAY 13
North Iceland
Explore Lake Mývatn area and dine at Vogafjós Farm Resort. Overnight in Myvatn.
2 stops2.5 hrsNorth IcelandDAY 13
North Iceland
Visit Stuðlagil Canyon, Krafla volcano, and Hverir geothermal area.
3 stops3.5 hrsNorth IcelandDAY 14
North Iceland
Relax at Mývatn Nature Baths.
1 stopNorth IcelandDAY 14
North Iceland
Whale watching tour from Húsavík and relaxation at Geo Sea geothermal baths.
2 stops1 hrsHúsavíkDAY 15
North Iceland
Visit the Akureyri Botanical Garden.
1 stop1 hrsNorth IcelandDAY 15
North Iceland
Visit Goðafoss waterfall. Includes a drive through a tunnel and exploration of Akureyri.
1 stop0.5 hrsNorth IcelandDAY 15
North Iceland
Explore Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá, Hofði, and Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters.
4 stops0.5 hrsNorth IcelandDAY 16
West Iceland
Explore Blönduós and visit Hrútey island. Includes a visit to a textile workshop.
2 stops3 hrsBlönduósDAY 16
West Iceland
Visit Glaumbær Farm & Museum, Reykjafoss waterfall, and Fosslaug hot spring.
3 stops0.5 hrsWest IcelandDAY 17
West Iceland
Visit Grábrók Volcano, Glanni waterfall, Hraunfossar waterfalls, and Vidgelmir Lava Cave. Includes a lava cave tour.
4 stops4 hrsWest IcelandDAY 17
West Iceland
Visit Kolugljúfur Canyon and explore Hvammstangi. Includes dinner at Sjávarborg Restaurant.
2 stops1.5 hrsHvammstangiDAY 18
West Iceland
Relax at Hvammsvík Hot Springs, visit Alafoss, and drive back to Reykjavik.
3 stops2 hrsWest IcelandDAY 19
Reykjanes Peninsula
Visit Krýsuvík geothermal area and Kleifarvatn lake. Return car at Keflavik Airport and depart.
3 stops1.5 hrsReykjanes Peninsula
