maayan's 11 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 and Geothermal Welcome

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   The Essential Golden Circle

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

   4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Ice Cave & Black Sand Beaches

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Canyons and Glacial Wonders

   6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Icebergs and Fjordland Driving

   7 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Canyons, Waterfalls, and Geothermal Fields

   4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Volcanic Lake Mývatn to Akureyri

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Northern Heritage and Coastal Transfer

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Lava Waterfalls and Seaside Hot Springs

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik