Carlos'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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes

   7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Whales and City Exploration in Reykjavik

   4 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   The Essential Golden Circle

   4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Chasing Iconic Waterfalls on the South Coast

   6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Black Sand Beaches and Glacial Wonders

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   6 stops1 hour 5 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Coastal Drive Through the Eastfjords to Egilsstaðir

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Canyons and Geothermal Wonders of North Iceland

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Volcanic Landscapes and the 'Capital of the North'

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Westward Drive and Fjord Bathing

    4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Final Sights and Departure

    2 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik