Van's 16 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 · 2026-06-28

   Arrival, Reykjavik Supplies & Geothermal Sights

   3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-06-29

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Views

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-06-30

   Glaciers, Canyons, and Ice Caves

   2 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-01

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-02

   Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Egilsstaðir

   4 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-03

   Canyons, Waterfalls, and Geothermal Power

   5 stops4 hours hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-04

   Volcanic Craters and Lava Fields of Mývatn

   5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-05

   Capital of the North & Turf Farm Heritage

   3 stops4 hours hrsHvammstangi
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-06

   Journey to Snæfellsnes: Canyons & Coastal Towns

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-07

    Snæfellsnes Western Tip & Coastal Wonders

    8 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-08

    Snæfellsnes South Coast & Journey to Borgarnes

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-07-09

    West Iceland Waterfalls & Silfra Snorkel

    3 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-07-10

    Highland Adventure: Landmannalaugar

    4 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHella
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-07-11

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-07-12

    Hot Spring Hike and Coastal Relaxation

    2 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsKeflavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-07-13

    Whale Watching and Departure

    3 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik