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kevin's 20 day travel guide to Iceland

This extensive 20-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for your October adventure in a 4x4, focusing on moderate hiking and the raw beauty of Iceland's shoulder season. You'll complete the full Ring Road, venture into the Westfjords, and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with key activities like a glacier hike and an ice cave tour integrated into the journey.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Coastal Hot Springs

    3 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  2. Lava Fields, Waterfalls & CratersDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Lava Fields, Waterfalls & Craters

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  3. Journey to the WestfjordsDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Journey to the Westfjords

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHólmavík
  4. Fjord Views and ÍsafjörðurDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Fjord Views and Ísafjörður

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsÍsafjörður
  5. Dynjandi Waterfall and Southern FjordsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Dynjandi Waterfall and Southern Fjords

    3 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsPatreksfjörður
  6. Westfjords to Snæfellsnes: Ferry Crossing and Peninsula ArrivalDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Westfjords to Snæfellsnes: Ferry Crossing and Peninsula Arrival

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsStykkishólmur
  7. Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in MiniatureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in Miniature

    7 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  8. Journey to the Capital of the NorthDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Journey to the Capital of the North

    4 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  9. Whales, Waterfalls, and Canyons of North IcelandDAY 9

    Day 9 · Day 9

    Whales, Waterfalls, and Canyons of North Iceland

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
  10. Geothermal Wonders of MývatnDAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

    6 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsMývatn
  11. Highland Desert to Eastern FjordsDAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Highland Desert to Eastern Fjords

    3 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  12. Eastfjords Coastal Drive and Artistic VillagesDAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive and Artistic Villages

    7 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  13. Glacier Lagoon and Diamond BeachDAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

    3 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHof
  14. Skaftafell National Park HikingDAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Skaftafell National Park Hiking

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  15. Ice Caving and Black Sand BeachesDAY 15

    Day 15 · Day 15

    Ice Caving and Black Sand Beaches

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  16. Glacier Hike and Iconic WaterfallsDAY 16

    Day 16 · Day 16

    Glacier Hike and Iconic Waterfalls

    4 stops2 hours hrsHella
  17. Golden Circle ClassicsDAY 17

    Day 17 · Day 17

    Golden Circle Classics

    4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
  18. Landmannalaugar Highland ExplorationDAY 18

    Day 18 · Day 18

    Landmannalaugar Highland Exploration

    6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  19. Reykjanes Volcanic Landscapes & Blue Lagoon IndulgenceDAY 19

    Day 19 · Day 19

    Reykjanes Volcanic Landscapes & Blue Lagoon Indulgence

    4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik
  20. Departure from KeflavikDAY 20

    Day 20 · Day 20

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik

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