Julia's 10 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

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHella
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Iconic Waterfalls and a Glacier Hike

   4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Black Sand Beaches and Volcanic Forces

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Coastal drive and fjordland beauty

   6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Basalt Canyons and Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Volcanic Craters and Whale Watching in North Iceland

   5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsHúsavík
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Northern Capital and Scenic Valleys

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Highlands Traverse: Kjölur Route & Kerlingarfjöll

   6 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Golden Circle Classics & Departure

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik