Alan's 12 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 · 2026-07-29

   Late Arrival & Golden Circle Classics

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-30

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   7 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-31

   Canyons, Glaciers & Iceberg Lagoons

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-01

   Coastal Drive Through the Eastfjords

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-02

   East Fjords Waterfalls, Puffins & Fjord Life

   5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-03

   Basalt Columns and Powerful Waterfalls

   4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-04

   Geothermal Wonders of Lake Mývatn

   7 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-05

   Waterfall of the Gods & Capital of the North

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvammstangi
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-06

   Seal Colonies & Snæfellsnes Entry

   6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-07

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Coastal Loop

    8 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-08

    Lava Waterfalls & Historic Sagas of West Iceland

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-09

    Reykjanes Geothermal Wonders & Blue Lagoon Departure

    6 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsKeflavik