8 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 · 2026-08-24

   Arrival and Journey to the South

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-25

   South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-26

   Ice Cave, Black Sands, and Canyons

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-27

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-28

   Coastal Drive through the Eastfjords

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-29

   Powerful Falls and Geothermal Wonders

   4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-30

   Northern History and Volcanic Landscapes

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-31

   Hot Springs, Whales, and Departure

   3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik