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Iceland Driving Itinerary

1379 km / 41 Days
Trip Highlights
Keflavik Airport
Reykjavik
Hvolsvollur
Hofn
Egilsstadir
Akureyri
Hvalfjordur
Keflavik

Trip Itinerary

Day 1/2 - 50km - Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik

Pickup your motorhome and acclimatise while driving the short distance to the capital city, Reykjavik. The city is easily walkable and the Hallgrimskirkja Church should be first on your list. It is a fascinating building with great views from the top of the tower. The Iceland National museum is nearby and a short walk along the seafront will take you out to the harbour. Be sure to try some to the local delicacy, fermented shark, while you are there!

A place to stay: Eco Campsite Reykjavik

Day 3 - 106km - Reykjavik to Hvolsvollur

The Golden Circle route takes in some of Icelands best known natural wonders, from Geysers to waterfalls and continental rifts.

A place to stay: Hvolsvollur Campground

Day 4/5 - 352km - Hvolsvollur to Hofn

A lengthy but rewarding drive through Iceland’s vast south-west coastal region which takes in nature reserves, hiking trails and national parks.

A place to stay: Camping Hofn

Day 6 - 186km - Hofn to Egilsstadir

Visit glacier lagoons and take a boat tour through the icebergs. The Eastfjords pass quiet fishing villages and stunning coastline scenery

A place to stay: Camp Egilsstadir

Day 7/8 - 248km - Egilsstadir to Akureyri

This area is famous for its geothermal landscapes and hot springs. There is also an active volcano. If driving on the coast road, keep an eye out for whales out at sea

A place to stay: Hamrar Campsite

Day 9 - 345km - Akureyri to Hvalfjordur

Drive over rolling hills and volcanic tundra towards the Snaefellsnes peninsula, visiting the glacier and volcano at the heart of the national park. There are many side routes and attractions all around this area

A place to stay: Camping Hvalfjordur

Day 10 - 92km - Hvalfjordur to Keflavik

On the way to drop off your motorhome, bypass the capital city and head to the Blue Lagoon, a stunning man-made spa which is rich in silica and blue-green algae and famous for its healing powers.