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 · 2026-05-16

   Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula

   5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-05-17

   Golden Circle Wonders & Thermal Rivers

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-05-18

   South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-05-19

   Canyons, Glaciers & Ice Lagoons

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-05-20

   Snowmobiling & East Fjords Drive

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-05-21

   Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

   4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-05-22

   Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-05-23

   Canyons, Craters & Lava Falls

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHúsafell
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-05-24

   Glymur Hike & Geothermal Relaxation

   2 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-05-25

    Reykjavik Exploration & Departure

    3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik