maayan'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

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

   4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Whales, Tectonics, and Waterfalls

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Geysers, Gullfoss, and Coastal Drive

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Landmannalaugar Highland Exploration

   5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Iconic Waterfalls and Horseback Riding

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Black Sand Beaches and Canyons

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Coastal Fjords and Fishing Villages

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Dettifoss and Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

   7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Myvatn's Wonders and Akureyri

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    History, Seals, and Coastal Transfer

    4 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Lava Waterfalls and Departure

    4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik