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 · Day 1

   Arrival & Geothermal Valley Hike

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle Classics & Glacier Ride

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls & Glacial Views

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Black Sand Beaches & Volcanic Wonders

   5 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon & Eldhraun Lava Field

   4 stops2 hours hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Glacier Lagoons & Diamond Ice

   5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Exploring Landmannalaugar's Colors

   5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHella
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Westman Islands Adventure

   3 stops1 hour 25 mins hrsHella
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Into the Glacier & Hot Springs

   3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Snæfellsnes Coastal Drive & Blue Lagoon

    3 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsKeflavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops10 mins hrsKeflavik