Carmen's 10 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 · 2026-07-31

   Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula

   2 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-01

   Golden Circle: Geysers, Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-02

   Iconic Waterfalls of the South Coast

   5 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-03

   Black Sands, Basalt Columns & Local Adventures

   5 stops2 hours 55 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-04

   Canyons and Glacial Landscapes

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-05

   Icebergs, Diamonds & Coastal Fjords

   6 stops4 hours 45 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-06

   Eastfjords & North Iceland: Scenic Fjord Drive to Geothermal North

   3 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-07

   Volcanic Wonders of Lake Mývatn

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-08

   From Northern Capital to Western Saga Lands

   3 stops4 hours 35 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-09

    Final Views and Departure

    2 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsKeflavik