Lynch'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 · 2026-09-13

   Reykjanes Peninsula & Geothermal Welcome

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-14

   The Quintessential Golden Circle

   6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-15

   Journey into the Rhyolite Highlands

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-16

   South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

   7 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-17

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Exploration

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-18

   Black Sand Beaches & Ice Caves

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-19

   Coastal Drive through the Eastfjords to Seyðisfjörður

   6 stops7 hours 10 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-20

   Mighty Waterfalls & Mývatn's Wonders

   6 stops5 hours 15 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-21

   Northern Coastline & Seal Colonies

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-22

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Circuit

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-23

    Silver Circle & City Exploration

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavík
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-24

    Capital Views & Departure

    4 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsKeflavik