Paulien'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 · 2026-08-10

   Reykjanes Peninsula & West Iceland Transfer

   7 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-11

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in Miniature

   7 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-12

   Solar Eclipse at Kirkjufell and Journey South

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-13

   Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

   5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-14

   Iconic Waterfalls en route to the Capital

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-15

   Reykjavik City Exploration

   6 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-16

   Black Sand Beaches & Coastal Views

   6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsGardur
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-17

   Departure from Keflavik Airport

   1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik