Nir'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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Geothermal Exploration

   6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   The Essential Golden Circle

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Vistas

   7 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Glaciers, Black Sands, and Fire

   5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Ice Caves, Canyons, and Eastern Drive

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Whale Watching and Fjord Hot Springs

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Reykjanes Departure

   5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik