Elza's 8 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 · 2026-08-29

   Late Night Arrival in Reykjavik

   2 stops1 hour hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-30

   Whales, History, and the Golden Circle

   3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-31

   South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-01

   Canyons, Icebergs, and Diamonds

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-02

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive & Fjords

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-03

   Thundering Falls and Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-04

   Northern Heritage and Coastal Relaxation

   3 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-05

   West Iceland to Keflavik Departure

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik