Jessica'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 · 2026-08-26

   Arrival and Geothermal Peninsula Exploration

   8 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-27

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Journey to the Center of the Earth

   7 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsStykkishólmur
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-28

   West to North: Legends and Landscapes

   6 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-29

   Whales, Waterfalls, and Volcanic Wonders

   6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-30

   Dettifoss and Stuðlagil Canyon

   3 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-31

   Puffins and Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Höfn

   7 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-01

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-02

   Canyons, Black Sand, and Waterfalls

   6 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-03

   Golden Circle Icons & Tectonic Snorkel

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-04

    Reykjavik Exploration & Seaside Soak

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-05

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik