Francesca'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 · 2026-08-31

   Late Night Arrival & Check-in

   2 stops0 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-01

   Golden Circle Wonders

   4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-02

   South Coast Waterfalls & Katla Ice Cave

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-03

   Black Sands, Canyons & Glacial Ice

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-04

   Coastal Drive & Fjord Scenery in the Eastfjords

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-05

   Powerful Waterfalls & Geothermal Fields

   5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-06

   Whale Capital & Waterfall of the Gods

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-07

   Turf Houses & Coastal Giants

   3 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-08

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Northern Coast & Kirkjufell

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-09

    Snæfellsnes National Park & Southern Coast

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-10

    Reykjavik City Day & Geothermal Relaxation

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik