The Perfect 7-Day Iceland Itinerary

Dreaming of an Iceland vacation where you can drive around the island, enjoying the waterfalls by day and the Northern Lights by night, we’ve got the perfect Iceland itinerary for you. 

Reykjavik

Start your journey in the central city of Iceland, Reykjavik, a convenient 45-minute drive from Keflavík Airport. 

Golden Circle Full-Day Tour 

Spend day two away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Tour Reykjavik 

Go on a guided city walking tour to explore your surroundings.  

Day 1

Day 2

TIP: Northern Lights

If you want to be sure you see them, save at least 2 -3 nights of your trip to do so, because conditions arent' always good and you might have to try a few times. 

Day 3

Day 4

Travel to Jökulsárlón to see more of Iceland and get a better view of the Northern Lights.

See the Northern Lights in Seltjarnarnes, Reykjavik 

Travel to Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik 

The peninsula of Seltjarnarnes is one of the best places to gaze upon the auroras.

The South Coast of Iceland is beautiful, and a road trip to Vik will show you the best of the southern coast. 

Day 5-6: South Coast of Iceland Road Trip

Days 5-6

If There’s Time: Do a 45-minute Icelandic Lava show that starts at $46.00.

Vik 

Travel the coastal road to Vik, an enchanting seafront village in Southern Iceland.

Day 7: Return to Reykjavik

On your final day in Iceland, make the 2.5-hour drive back to Reykjavik. Do your last bit of exploring the city before returning to the airport. 

There you have it – 7 days in Iceland! Our Iceland road trip itineraries are a great self-guide to take you on some of the best scenic routes around the Island.