Lindsey'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 & Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Thermal Rivers & South Coast Waterfalls

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

   2 stops1 hour hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Ice Cave Exploration & Canyons

   3 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Glacier Views & Ice Lagoons

   3 stops2 hours 5 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Snowmobiling & East Fjords Drive

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

   4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Canyons, Craters & Lava Falls

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHúsafell
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Glymur Hike & Geothermal Relaxation

    2 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Reykjavik Exploration & Reykjanes Peninsula

    6 stops2 hours 35 mins hrsKeflavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops35 mins hrsKeflavik