Nancy'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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Geothermal Landscapes of Reykjanes

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle & Glacier Thrills

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Highlands Expedition to Landmannalaugar

   5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Iconic Waterfalls and Glacial Views

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Black Sand Beaches & Fire Show

   5 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Canyons and Skaftafell Nature Reserve

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Dettifoss and Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Northern Capital & Return to Reykjavik

    5 stops5 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Reykjavik Exploration & Departure

    5 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik