Heather's 10 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 · 2026-05-15

   Arrival and Volcanic Landscapes of Reykjanes

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-05-16

   Golden Circle: Geysers, Waterfalls, and Tectonic Plates

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-05-17

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-05-18

   Canyons, Lava Fields, and Glacier Views

   6 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-05-19

   Glacial Lagoons and Icebergs on the Beach

   6 stops3 hours 00 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-05-20

   Winding Fjords and Coastal Villages

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-05-21

   Lunar Landscapes and Powerful Waterfalls

   6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-05-22

   Volcanic Wonders to the Capital of the North

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-05-23

   Journey South and City Exploration

   7 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-05-24

    Final Souvenirs and Departure

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik