13-Day Iceland - Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Reykjavik
    48 minutes (50.2 km) from Keflavik International Airport

    City Exploration, Nightlife, Culture

  2. Day 2: The Golden Circle
    1 hour and 7 minutes (86.4 km) from Reykjavik

    Geysers, Waterfalls, National Park

  3. Day 3: South Coast
    1 hour and 22 minutes (123 km) from Reykjavik

    Glaciers, Black Sand Beaches, Ice caves

  4. Day 4: Reykjavik
    1 hour and 11 minutes (123 km) from Vatnajökull National Park

    Shopping, Dining, Museums

  5. Day 5: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    2 hours and 56 minutes (225 km) from Reykjavik

    Boat tours, Icebergs, Wildlife

  6. Day 6: Skaftafell Nature Reserve
    49 minutes (52.5 km) from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

    Hiking, Climbing, Scenic Views

  7. Day 7: The Diamond Circle
    5 hours and 36 minutes (474 km) from Skaftafell Nature Reserve

    Canyons, Lakes, Geothermal Baths

  8. Day 8: Lake Myvatn
    2 hours and 4 minutes (179 km) from The Diamond Circle

    Nature, Hotsprings, Caves

  9. Day 9: Akureyri
    46 minutes (49 km) from Lake Myvatn

    Botanic Gardens, Street Art, Fjords

  10. Day 10: Husavik
    1 hour and 11 minutes (97 km) from Akureyri

    Whale watching, Museums, Local seafood

  11. Day 11: Westfjords
    5 hours and 55 minutes (422 km) from Husavik

    Mountains, Fjords, Waterfalls

  12. Day 12: Snæfellsnes
    3 hours and 9 minutes (219 km) from Westfjords

    Glaciers, Volcanoes, Beaches

  13. Day 13: Reykjavik
    2 hours and 13 minutes (174 km) from Snæfellsnes

    Final exploration, Relaxation

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Geysir (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thingvellir National Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Gullfoss (1.5-2 hours, free)
  • Skogafoss (1-2 hours, free)
  • Ice Cave Tours (1-3 hours, $100-$300)
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon boat tour (1 hour, $70-$90)
  • Husavik Whale Watching (3 hours, $100-$140)
  • Local Cuisine ($15-$35 per meal)
  • National Museum of Iceland (2-3 hours, $15-$20)
  • Laugavegur Shopping (1-2 hours, varies)
  • Blue Lagoon (2-3 hours, $60-$90)
  • Car rental for 13 days ($1000-$2000)
  • Gas for 13 days ($200-$400)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $3500-$6000

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a hike to Mount Esja or taking a dip in one of the many hot springs. Additionally, if you have less time, consider skipping the Westfjords or Diamond Circle.

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