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Devid's 13 day travel guide to Iceland

This 13-day self-drive itinerary follows Iceland's Ring Road at a high pace, tailored for your family's 4x4 adventure. Based on your pre-booked guesthouses, you'll explore the Golden Circle, the dramatic South Coast, remote Eastfjords, volcanic North, and the iconic Snæfellsnes Peninsula, including a Highlands day trip and a relaxing city day in Reykjavik.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Golden Circle GatewayDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-07-29

    Arrival and Golden Circle Gateway

    3 stops2 hours hrsSelfoss
  2. Golden Circle ClassicsDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-07-30

    Golden Circle Classics

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Landmannalaugar Highlands ExpeditionDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-07-31

    Landmannalaugar Highlands Expedition

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  4. South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand BeachesDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-08-01

    South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

    7 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  5. Glacier Lagoons & Diamond Beach ExplorationDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-08-02

    Glacier Lagoons & Diamond Beach Exploration

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHöfn
  6. Eastfjords Coastal Drive to EgilsstaðirDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-08-03

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Egilsstaðir

    5 stops6 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  7. Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal WondersDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-08-04

    Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal Wonders

    4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
  8. Whale Watching & Northern CapitalsDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-08-05

    Whale Watching & Northern Capitals

    4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  9. Skagafjörður History & Vatnsnes Peninsula SealsDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-08-06

    Skagafjörður History & Vatnsnes Peninsula Seals

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsHvammstangi
  10. Journey to Snæfellsnes PeninsulaDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-07

    Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  11. Snæfellsnes Coastal Wonders & Lava FieldsDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-08

    Snæfellsnes Coastal Wonders & Lava Fields

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
  12. Hvammsvík Hot Springs & Reykjavik City ExplorationDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-09

    Hvammsvík Hot Springs & Reykjavik City Exploration

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  13. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-10

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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