Melissa'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 · 2026-07-10

   Arrival & Southern Highlands Gateway

   3 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-11

   Þakgil Canyon & South Coast Wonders

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-12

   Fjaðrárgljúfur & Eldgjá Exploration

   3 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-13

   Langisjór Wilderness & Wild Camping

   2 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsLangisjór (Wild Camping)
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-14

   Mælifell & Southern Highlands Traverse

   2 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsMælifell (Wild Camping)
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-15

   Landmannalaugar & Geothermal Wonders

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHighland Center Hrauneyjar
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-16

   Háifoss, Gjáin & Sigöldugljúfur

   3 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsHighland Center Hrauneyjar
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-17

   Kerlingarfjöll Geothermal Area

   3 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsKerlingarfjöll
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-18

   Kjölur Route & Hveravellir

   5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-19

    Northern Wonders & Westward Journey

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-20

    Departure Day

    2 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsKeflavik