Nimrod's 15 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 Introduction to Reykjanes

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Capital City Exploration & Whale Watching

   5 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   The Essential Golden Circle

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Landmannalaugar Highland Adventure

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Volcanic Westman Islands Exploration

   9 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Adventure

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Black Sand Beaches and Glacial Wonders

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Iceberg Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Eastfjords Coastal Drives and Quaint Villages

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Lunar Landscapes and Geothermal Power

    7 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsMývatn
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Myvatn's Volcanic Wonders and Akureyri

    5 stops2 hours 25 mins hrsAkureyri
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Tröllaskagi Peninsula Scenic Drive

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Legends of the West & Snæfellsnes

    5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Coastal Relaxation

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsBorgarnes
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · Day 15

    Departure from Keflavik

    3 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsKeflavik