davidbmorris'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 · 2026-08-02

   Arrival and Journey to the South

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-03

   The Essential Golden Circle

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-04

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Views

   6 stops3 hours 15 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-05

   Glaciers, Ice Caves, and Volcanic Shows near Vík

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-06

   Canyons and Lava Fields East of Vík

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-07

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beaches

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-08

   Coastal Drive Through the Eastfjords

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-09

   Basalt Canyons and Geothermal Power

   4 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-10

   Volcanic Wonders to the Northern Capital

   5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-11

    Journey West and Maritime Adventures

    4 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-12

    Early Morning Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik