Dan'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 · Day 1

   Arrival & Golden Circle Wonders

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Thermal Rivers & South Coast Waterfalls

   5 stops2 hours 55 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Glacier Hike, Black Sand Beaches & Puffins

   5 stops1 hour 35 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Canyons, Glaciers & Ice Lagoons

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Snowmobiling, East Fjords & Floating Baths

   5 stops4 hours hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

   4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

   5 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsVarmahlíð
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Canyons, Craters & Canyon Baths

   4 stops3 hours 15 mins hrsHúsafell
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Glymur Hike & Viking History

   3 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Reykjavik & Blue Lagoon Departure

    4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik