Shannyman's 12 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 Waterfall Gateway

   3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Ice Caves, Black Sands & Lava

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Seyðisfjörður

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Geothermal Power and Mighty Falls

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Superjeep to the Volcanic Heartland: Askja

   2 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Whales, Lava Fields & God's Waterfall

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Historic Farms and Seal Colonies

   3 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvammstangi
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Journey to the Center of the Earth

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Golden Circle Thrills & Glacier Snowmobiling

    4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Reykjavik Exploration & Coastal Spa

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Reykjanes Peninsula Views and Departure

    2 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik