Donatella'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 · 2026-08-26

   Reykjanes Peninsula Coastal Sights

   8 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-27

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Coastal Wonders

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-28

   Coastal Drive to Akureyri and Historical North

   4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-29

   Gods, Geothermal Wonders, and Whales

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHúsavík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-30

   Dettifoss's Power to the Eastfjords

   4 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-31

   Eastfjords Charm and Jökulsárlón's Icebergs

   7 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-01

   Glaciers, Black Sand Beaches, and Waterfalls

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-02

   South Coast Waterfalls & Golden Circle Wonders

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHúsafell
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-03

   Lava Fields, Waterfalls, and Fjord Hot Springs

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-04

    Reykjavik City Exploration & Whale Watching

    6 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-05

    Reykjanes Peninsula: Final Soak and Departure

    4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsKeflavik