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Marie's 17 day travel guide to Iceland

This 17-day camper van adventure is perfectly paced for your family's August exploration of Iceland. Following the classic Ring Road, you'll encounter iconic waterfalls, vast glaciers, and geothermal wonders, with plenty of opportunities for moderate hikes and relaxing evenings.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Geothermal PeninsulaDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-08-02

    Arrival and Geothermal Peninsula

    5 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Golden Circle EssentialsDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-08-03

    Golden Circle Essentials

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand BeachesDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-08-04

    Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  4. Canyons, Lava Fields & GlaciersDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-08-05

    Canyons, Lava Fields & Glaciers

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  5. Glacier Lagoons and IcebergsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-08-06

    Glacier Lagoons and Icebergs

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  6. Coastal Drives and Fjord Views in the EastfjordsDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-08-07

    Coastal Drives and Fjord Views in the Eastfjords

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsDjúpivogur
  7. Fjords, Forests, and Waterfalls of East IcelandDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-08-08

    Fjords, Forests, and Waterfalls of East Iceland

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  8. Highland Pass to Geothermal PowerDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-08-09

    Highland Pass to Geothermal Power

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
  9. Exploring the Mývatn WondersDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-08-10

    Exploring the Mývatn Wonders

    7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
  10. Whale Watching in Húsavík and Waterfalls to AkureyriDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-11

    Whale Watching in Húsavík and Waterfalls to Akureyri

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
  11. Tröllaskagi Peninsula and Historic FarmsDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-12

    Tröllaskagi Peninsula and Historic Farms

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
  12. Canyons, Craters, and Waterfalls of West IcelandDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-13

    Canyons, Craters, and Waterfalls of West Iceland

    5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
  13. Snæfellsnes South Coast WondersDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-14

    Snæfellsnes South Coast Wonders

    7 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  14. Snæfellsnes Glacier Views and North Coast CharmDAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-08-15

    Snæfellsnes Glacier Views and North Coast Charm

    7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  15. Return to the CapitalDAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-08-16

    Return to the Capital

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  16. Reykjavík City Exploration & Sky Lagoon RelaxationDAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-08-17

    Reykjavík City Exploration & Sky Lagoon Relaxation

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik
  17. Departure from KeflavikDAY 17

    Day 17 · 2026-08-18

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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