Gorman's 9 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 · 2026-09-26

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

   6 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-27

   The Essential Golden Circle

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-28

   South Coast Waterfalls & Coastal Vistas

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-29

   Glacier Hiking and Black Sands

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-30

   Canyons, Ice Caps, and Diamond Shores

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-10-01

   Lagoon Cruise and Journey West

   4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-10-02

   Snæfellsnes: Hot Springs & Southern Wonders

   5 stops4 hours hrsGrundarfjörður
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-10-03

   Snæfellsnes: 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'

   6 stops3 hours 15 mins hrsBorgarnes
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-10-04

   Craters, Vikings, and Departure

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik