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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Journey to the South

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   The Quintessential Golden Circle

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Views

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Þórsmörk Superjeep Adventure

   2 stops0 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Ice Caves, Black Sands, and Fire

   4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Canyons and Glaciers of Southeast Iceland

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Return Journey to the Capital

   5 stops5 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Whale Watching and Departure

   2 stops1 hour hrsKeflavik