Cristina's 11 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 · 2026-09-02

   Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration & Reykjavik Arrival

   5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-03

   Golden Circle: Tectonic Rifts, Geysers, and Waterfalls

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-04

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

   4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-05

   South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

   4 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-06

   Katla Ice Cave, Black Sands, and Lava Show

   7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-07

   Canyons and Lava Fields of the South

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-08

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   6 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-09

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula Transfer & Icons

   9 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-10

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula Coastal Exploration

   6 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-11

    West Iceland to Reykjavik: Whales, Hot Springs, and City Sights

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-12

    Last Soak and Departure from Reykjanes

    2 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik