Layla'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 · Day 1

   Reykjanes Peninsula Arrival & Blue Lagoon

   2 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle: Tectonic Plates, Geysers, and Glacier Adventure

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls and Highland Gateway

   7 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Superjeep Expedition to Þórsmörk

   1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Glacier Hike and Volcanic Coastline

   3 stops2 hours hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Ice Cave, Lava Show, and Canyons

   3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Exploration

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Coastal Fjords and Fishing Villages

   5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

   7 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Waterfall of the Gods and Northern Capital

    4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHvammstangi
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Sagas, Lava Fields, and Waterfalls of Borgarfjörður

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Whale Watching and Departure

    3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik