Jon's 17 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 Geothermal Exploration in Reykjanes

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Craters and a Hot Spring Hike

   2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Peaks and Craters

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Volcanoes and Puffins of Heimaey

   7 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Super Jeep Adventure to Þórsmörk

   1 stop0 hours 30 mins hrsHella
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Iconic Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Hidden Canyons of the South

   3 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Skaftafell Glacier Hiking & Panoramic Views

   3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Glacier Lagoons and Coastal Vistas

   7 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsDjúpivogur
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Eastfjords Passage and Giant Boulders

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Basalt Columns and Geothermal Wonders

    4 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsMývatn
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Diamond Circle's Powerful Waterfalls

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsMývatn
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Lava Fields, Waterfalls, and Hot Pots

    8 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Crossing the Interior via Kjölur Route

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsGeysir
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · Day 15

    Glaciers and Geysers

    3 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsGeysir
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · Day 16

    Tectonic Plates and City Exploration

    7 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
17. DAY 17

    Day 17 · Day 17

    Glymur Hike, Coastal Relaxation & Departure

    3 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik