Ryan's 7 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 · 2026-07-08

   Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

   4 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-09

   Golden Circle Wonders and South Coast Drive

   6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-10

   Glaciers, Ice Caves, and Black Sand Beaches

   5 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-11

   Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon

   6 stops3 hours 35 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-12

   Eastfjords Scenic Drive to Lake Mývatn

   5 stops5 hours 15 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-13

   Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders and Akureyri

   7 stops2 hours 55 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-14

   Departure from Keflavik

   1 stop4 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik