Alexander'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 · 2026-07-16

   Arrival & Iconic Waterfalls

   6 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsVík
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-17

   Glaciers, Ice Caves & Black Sand Beaches

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-18

   Canyons to Diamond Ice

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-19

   Coastal Vistas of the Eastfjords

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-20

   Dettifoss Power & Mývatn's Geothermal Fields

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-21

   Gods, Giants & Northern Capital

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-22

   Highlands Expedition to Landmannalaugar

   4 stops6 hours 40 mins hrsHella
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-23

   Golden Circle Wonders & Coastal Hot Springs

   4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-24

   Reykjavik Exploration & Departure

   6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik