Samarth'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 · 2026-09-16

   Arrival and Evening Settling in Reykjanes

   2 stops0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-17

   Geysers, Waterfalls, and Glacier Adventure

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-18

   Iconic Waterfalls and Glacier Hiking

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-19

   Black Sands, Ice Caves, and Lava Show in Vík

   5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-20

   Canyons, Glaciers, and Diamond Beach

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-21

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-22

   Powerful Waterfalls and Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-23

   Lava Fields, God's Waterfall, and Northern Capital

   5 stops2 hours 25 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-24

   Coastal Scenery and Historical Turf Houses

   4 stops4 hours hrsHvammstangi
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-25

    Snæfellsnes: Seals, Sea Stacks, and a Famous Mountain

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-26

    Coastal Wonders and Lava Landscapes of Snæfellsnes

    7 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-27

    West Iceland & Reykjavik: Whale Watching and Capital Exploration

    6 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsReykjavik
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-09-28

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsKeflavik