neil's 10 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

   Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration & Reykjavik Arrival

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Reykjavik City & Coastal Relaxation

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   The Essential Golden Circle

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Þórsmörk Superjeep Adventure

   2 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Black Sand Beaches & Katla Ice Cave

   4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

   6 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Eastfjords Scenic Drive to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Lunar Landscapes & Powerful Falls

   6 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Journey Home & Departure

    3 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik