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 and Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Black Sands and Ice Giants

   6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive and Waterfall Hike

   3 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Canyons, Powerfalls, and Geothermal Steam

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Highland Adventure to Askja Caldera

   2 stops2 hours hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Journey West to the Capital

   4 stops5 hours hrsReykjavik
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Reykjavik Highlights & Departure

   4 stops1 hour hrsKeflavik