davidbmorris's 12 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 · 2026-08-01

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-02

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Views

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-03

   Ice Caves, Black Sands, and Fire in Vík

   5 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-04

   Canyons and Glacial Landscapes

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-05

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Exploration

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-06

   Coastal Drive and Fjord Scenery to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-07

   Basalt Canyons and Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall

   5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-08

   Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

   7 stops1 hour 25 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-09

   Waterfall of the Gods and Capital of the North

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-10

    Northern Heritage and Coastal Transfer to Borgarnes

    4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-11

    Whale Watching and Final Evening in Reykjavík

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-12

    Reykjanes Peninsula Departure

    2 stops0 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik