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 Introduction

   3 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-23

   Geothermal Hike & South Coast Waterfalls

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-24

   Landmannalaugar Highland Exploration

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-25

   South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier, and Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-26

   Þakgil Canyon Hiking Adventure

   5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-27

   Canyons and Lava Fields

   4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-28

   Glacier Hike and Ice Lagoon Wonders

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-29

   Coastal Drives and Towering Peaks

   5 stops5 hours 40 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-30

   Whale Watching and Powerful Waterfalls

   4 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsHúsavík
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-31

    Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

    7 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-01

    Northern Capitals and Coastal Views

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-02

    Journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    5 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-03

    Snæfellsnes National Park Exploration

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-08-04

    Golden Circle Classics

    6 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-08-05

    Reykjavik Exploration and Coastal Relaxation

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-08-06

    Departure from Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik