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 & Golden Circle Classics

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Glaciers, Canyons & Icebergs

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive & Fjord Scenery

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal Fields

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Waterfall of the Gods & Northern Capital

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Reykjavik Exploration & Coastal Relaxation

   6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Departure from Keflavik

   2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik