Best done as a self-drive road trip
Summer (May–Sept) ideal for midnight sun & full accessibility
Winter (Oct–March) good for Northern Lights with adjusted route
Land at Keflavík International Airport
Soak in the iconic Blue Lagoon (near the airport)
Explore Reykjavík: Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and old harbor
Enjoy dinner in the city’s vibrant food scene
Visit Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO site, tectonic rift valley)
See the erupting geysers at Geysir Hot Spring Area
Marvel at the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall
Optional: Snorkeling in Silfra fissure or horseback riding
Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
Walk along Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Explore the town of Vík
Optional: Visit Dyrhólaey arch for puffin watching (summer)
Stop at Sólheimajökull Glacier for optional glacier hiking
Visit Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Overnight near Höfn
Drive along Iceland’s scenic East Fjords
Spot reindeer and visit small fishing villages like Djúpivogur
Enjoy breathtaking fjord views and peaceful surroundings
Overnight in Egilsstaðir
Travel to the Mývatn geothermal region
Visit Námaskarð hot springs, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Grjótagjá Cave
Bathe in the Mývatn Nature Baths
Overnight in or near Akureyri
Morning whale watching tour from Húsavík or Akureyri
Visit Goðafoss Waterfall on the way back south
Begin journey toward Reykjavík (overnight in Skagafjörður or nearby)
Drive back to Reykjavík
Optional last-minute shopping or quick visit to Borgarnes (Settlement Center)
Depart from Keflavík Airport
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