06/03/2026
The perfect 1-week Iceland road trip 🇮🇸✨
Waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, hot springs, puffins, and a van that became our tiny home on wheels.
Honestly, van life might be the best way to experience Iceland — you get the freedom to slow down, chase good weather, and see SO much in a short amount of time.
Here’s the itinerary we did around the South Coast + Snæfellsnes:
✨ Day 1 — Arrival + hot springs
Pick up your camper van and head straight into Iceland mode:
• Blue Lagoon
• Hafnarfjörður + Krýsuvík-Seltún geothermal area
• Reykjadalur thermal river hike
Stay overnight near Selfoss.
✨ Day 2 — Waterfall day
Drive toward Vík with some of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls along the way:
• Seljalandsfoss
• Gljúfrabúi
• Kvernufoss
Camp/stay in Vík.
✨ Day 3 — Black sand beaches + canyon views
• Reynisfjara black sand beach
• Dyrhólaey sea arch + puffin spotting
• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Finish at Skaftafell campground.
✨ Day 4 — Glacier adventures
Optional glacier hike from Skaftafell campground in the morning, then continue to:
• Diamond Beach
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
We got completely stuck there admiring the floating ice for way too long. 😅
Stay overnight in Höfn.
✨ Day 5 — East Iceland vibes
• Viking Village Film Set
• Vestrahorn mountain
Then begin the scenic drive back toward Selfoss.
✨ Day 6 — The Golden Circle
Classic for a reason:
• Kerið Crater
• Geysir geothermal area
• Gullfoss waterfall
• Thingvellir National Park
End the day camping near Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord).
✨ Day 7 — Snæfellsnes Peninsula + Reykjavík
Drive to Grundarfjörður, explore the area, then head back to Reykjavík for one last evening before your flight home.
Iceland truly feels like another planet sometimes.
Save this itinerary for your future road trip & send it to the friend you’d split van snacks with. 🚐🩵
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