Katja's 12 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 · 2026-06-19

   Arrival and Settle into Selfoss

   2 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-06-20

   Golden Circle's Geothermal Wonders & Hot River Hike

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-06-21

   Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-06-22

   Canyons, Lava Fields, and Glacier Views

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-06-23

   Glacier Views and Iceberg Lagoons

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-06-24

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Seyðisfjörður

   6 stops7 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-06-25

   Waterfalls and Canyons of Northeast Iceland

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-06-26

   Volcanic Wonders of Mývatn

   6 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-06-27

   Whale Watching in Húsavík and Akureyri's Charms

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-06-28

    Tröllaskagi Peninsula and Historic Farms

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHvammstangi
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-06-29

    Lava Fields and Saga Waterfalls

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-06-30

    Mount Esja Hike & Departure

    2 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik