9 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 · 2026-10-02

   Late Night Arrival in Keflavik

   2 stops0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-10-03

   Golden Circle Wonders: Tectonic Plates, Geysers & Waterfalls

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-10-04

   Iconic Southern Waterfalls

   6 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-10-05

   Ice Cave & Black Sand Beaches

   3 stops1 hour hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-10-06

   Glacier Hike & Canyon Views

   3 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-10-07

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-10-08

   Return Journey West

   4 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-10-09

   Early Morning Departure

   1 stop2 hours hrsKeflavik