JRC's 16 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 · 2026-07-22

   Arrival and Reykjanes Welcome

   3 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-23

   Classic Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-24

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Peaks & Hot Springs

   5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-25

   Iconic Waterfalls and Black Sand

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-26

   Canyons, Lava Fields, and Coastal Views

   5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-27

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-28

   Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Svartifoss

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-29

   Coastal Drive through the Eastfjords

   5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-30

   Geothermal Power and Whale Watching in North Iceland

   4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsHúsavík
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-31

    Volcanic Wonders of Lake Mývatn

    7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-01

    Waterfall of the Gods and Northern Capital

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-02

    Coastal Scenery and Icelandic Heritage

    3 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHvammstangi
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-03

    Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-08-04

    Coastal Cliffs and Lava Caves of Snæfellsnes

    6 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-08-05

    Reykjavik Exploration and Farewell

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-08-06

    Departure from Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik