Caroline's 15 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 · 2026-08-25

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-26

   Golden Circle Classics from Flúðir

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-27

   South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-28

   Hot Spring Hike & Relaxation

   3 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsSelfoss
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-29

   Journey to the North: Westfjords Gateway

   4 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsHvammstangi
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-30

   Akureyri Arrival and Exploration

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-31

   Whale Watching in Húsavík & Goðafoss

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-01

   Lake Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-02

   Diamond Circle's Power

   5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-03

    Journey to the Eastfjords

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-04

    East to West: The Epic Cross-Country Drive

    7 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsHúsafell
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-05

    Glaciers and Icebergs of the South Coast

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsVík
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-09-06

    Ice Cave Adventure & Canyons

    4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-09-07

    Reykjavik City & Coastal Relaxation

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-09-08

    Early Morning Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik