Andrew's 13 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 · 2026-07-28

   Arrival and Capital City Settle-in

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-29

   Waterfalls, Sagas, and Hot Springs

   4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-30

   Journey into the Highlands: Kerlingarfjöll

   4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-31

   Highland Crossing to Mývatn's Wonders

   5 stops7 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-01

   Whale Watching Capital & Northern City

   5 stops4 hours hrsAkureyri
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-02

   Dettifoss and Stuðlagil Canyon

   5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-03

   Eastfjords Passage to Seyðisfjörður

   4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-04

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive & Jökulsárlón Zodiac Adventure

   7 stops6 hours 30 mins hrsHöfn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-05

   Skaftafell Glacier Hiking Adventure

   4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-06

    Black Sand Beaches & Waterfalls

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-07

    Glaciers, Waterfalls & Return to the City

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-08

    Reykjavik Pride & City Exploration

    5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-09

    Departure Day: Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsReykjavik