Giulia'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 · 2026-08-07

   Arrival and Reykjanes Welcome

   2 stops0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-08

   The Essential Golden Circle

   4 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-09

   South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

   4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-10

   Black Sand Beaches and Fiery Spectacle in Vík

   5 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-11

   Canyons and Skaftafell National Park

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-12

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   6 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-13

   Scenic Drive Through the Eastfjords

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-14

   From Canyons to Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-15

   Volcanic Fields and the Waterfall of the Gods

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-16

    Homeward Stretch and a Hot Spring Soak

    4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-17

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik