Michael's 8 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 · 2026-07-09

   Arrival & West Iceland's Lava Landscapes

   6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-10

   Coastal Drive to the Northern Capital

   5 stops5 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-11

   Whales, Waterfalls & Volcanic Landscapes

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsMývatn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-12

   Geothermal Wonders & Basalt Columns

   4 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-13

   Eastfjords Drive & Glacier Lagoons

   7 stops6 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-14

   Glaciers, Black Sand & Waterfalls

   6 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsHella
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-15

   Golden Circle Classics & Final Soak

   6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-16

   Departure from Keflavik

   1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik