Maxim's 9 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 · 2026-06-14

   Arrival and Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-06-15

   Waterfalls & Glacier Expedition

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-06-16

   Ice Caves, Puffins & Canyons

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-06-17

   Glacial Lagoons & Diamond Beach

   6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-06-18

   Coastal Vistas & Fishing Villages of the Eastfjords

   6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-06-19

   Powerful Falls & Geothermal North

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-06-20

   Gods, Trolls & Northern Capital

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-06-21

   West Iceland Sagas & Reykjavik City Life

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-06-22

   Reykjanes Relaxation & Departure

   2 stops2 hours hrsKeflavik