Kathy'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 · 2026-08-07

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-08

   Golden Circle & Highland Crossing

   5 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-09

   Northern Capital & Whale Watching

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHúsavík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-10

   Diamond Circle's Raw Power to East Iceland

   6 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-11

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Höfn

   6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-12

   Ice Giants & Glacier Hike

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-13

   Kerlingarfjöll Highland Exploration

   5 stops6 hours 20 mins hrsHella
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-14

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-15

   Reykjanes Exploration & Blue Lagoon Relaxation

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-16

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik