Dan's 8 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 and Reykjanes Peninsula Highlights

   6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle: Geological Wonders

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls of the South Coast

   6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Ice Cave Adventure & Black Sand Beaches

   3 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Shores

   5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Coastal Views and Glaciers on the Return Journey

   7 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHella
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Hvalfjörður Scenic Drive & Geothermal Bliss

   3 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

   4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik