Rich's 13 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 · 2026-09-28

   Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

   5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-29

   Golden Circle Wonders

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-30

   South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-10-01

   Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Views

   3 stops1 hour 35 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-10-02

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-10-03

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive

   4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-10-04

   East Iceland Waterfalls & Geothermal Baths

   3 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-10-05

   North Iceland's Natural Wonders

   4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-10-06

   Whale Watching & Akureyri Charm

   4 stops2 hours 5 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-10-07

    Northwest Iceland & Basalt Canyons

    4 stops2 hours 35 mins hrsVarmahlíð
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-10-08

    West Iceland & Lava Formations

    4 stops2 hours 35 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-10-09

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-10-10

    Departure Day

    2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik