Adrianne's 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 Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches of the South Coast

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Glacier Hiking and Canyons

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beach

   5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Coastal Vistas and Fishing Villages

   6 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Europe's Powerhouse and Volcanic Fields

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Gods, Whales, and the Northern Capital

   4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsVarmahlíð
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Sagas, Canyons and Lava Waterfalls

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Return Journey and Departure

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik