Scott's 11 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 Drive to the South

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Journey into the vibrant Highlands: Landmannalaugar

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Iconic South Coast Waterfalls

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Glaciers, Black Sands, and Fire

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Canyons and the Edge of the Ice Cap

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Icebergs and Glacier Hiking in Vatnajökull

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Múlagljúfur Canyon and the Scenic Return West

   4 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Reykjavik Exploration and Icelandic Horses

   5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Fjord Hiking and Coastal Hot Springs

    2 stops2 hours hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration & Departure

    4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKeflavik