Jon's 14 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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Volcanic Landscapes of Reykjanes

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Geothermal Hike and Crater Lake

   3 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Gateway to the Highlands: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Wonders

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Iconic Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Glacier Caves and Canyon Thrills

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Laki Craters Volcanic Exploration

   1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Eastfjords Scenic Drive and Lakeside Relaxation

   4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Basalt Columns and Geothermal Wonders

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Waterfall of the Gods and Northern Capital

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Crossing the Highland Interior: Kjölur Route

    4 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Golden Circle Icons and Glacier Adventure

    2 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Tectonic Plates and Coastal Spa

    3 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Reykjavik Highlights & Departure

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik