6 day travel guide to Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · 2026-08-27

   Volcanic Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula

   7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-28

   Golden Circle: Tectonic Plates & Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-29

   South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Lava

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-30

   Katla Ice Cave and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-31

   Black Sand Beaches & Coastal Cliffs to Reykjavik

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-01

   Capital City & Departure Soak

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik