Elyse's 15 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 · 2026-07-11

   Arrival and Geothermal Wonders of Reykjanes

   6 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-12

   Golden Circle Wonders: Geysers, Waterfalls, and Hot Springs

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-13

   South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Adventure

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-14

   Black Sand Beaches and Ice Caves near Vík

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-15

   Canyons and National Park Trails

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-16

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Exploration

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-17

   Scenic Fjordland Drive

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-18

   From Fjords to Lunar Landscapes

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-19

   Mývatn's Volcanic Wonders to Húsavík

   5 stops2 hours hrsHúsavík
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-20

    Whales, Waterfalls, and Akureyri's Charm

    5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-21

    Coastal Drive to Snæfellsnes

    4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-07-22

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in Miniature

    7 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-07-23

    Sagas and Silver Circle Exploration

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsReykjavik
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-07-24

    Reykjavik City Exploration & Whale Watching

    6 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-07-25

    Relaxed Morning and Departure from Reykjanes

    2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik