Stephen's 9 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 · 2026-07-12

   Arrival and South Coast Positioning

   3 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-13

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-14

   Canyons & Glacial Landscapes

   7 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-15

   Icebergs and Coastal Fjords

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-16

   Powerful Falls & Geothermal Fields

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-17

   Volcanic Craters & Northern Capital

   5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-18

   Coastal Drive & Historic West

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-19

   Lava Waterfalls & Coastal Hot Springs

   3 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-20

   Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik