This 10-day Iceland campervan itinerary includes the remote beauty of the Westfjords, the dramatic landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, highland adventures along Kjalvegur, geothermal wonders of Kerlingarfjöll, colorful rhyolite mountains in Landmannalaugar, and the iconic sights of Iceland’s scenic South Coast — all tailored for 4x4 vehicles during the summer F-road season (July-August).

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Day 1: Reykjavik → Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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• Morning: Stroll around Reykjavik (Hallgrímskirkja, harbor, coffee at Reykjavík Roasters), buy groceries, fuel up.
• Route: Drive northwest toward Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
• Highlights:
  • Ytri Tunga: Seal-spotting beach
  • Lýsulaugar Mineral Baths: Soak in geothermal waters
  • Búðakirkja: Black church in a lupin-filled lava field (early-mid summer)
  • Arnarstapi: Coastal rock formations & sea cliffs
  • Svörtuloft Lighthouse & Skarðsvík Beach: Off-path and scenic
  • Ingjaldshólskirkja: Church and Lupin views (best in June)
• Camp: Hellissandur Campsite

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Day 2: Explore Snæfellsnes → Westfjords Entry

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• Morning: Breakfast at the campsite.
• Route:
  • Stop at Sæljós GK-2 boat wreck beach
  • Grundarfjörður → iconic Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss, grab coffee at Valeria Café.

• Lunch in Stykkishólmur – fish & chips or seafood at Sjávarpakkhúsið
• Options to Enter Westfjords:
  • 🚢 Ferry Stykkishólmur → Brjánslækur (book early!)
  • 🚗 Drive via Borgarnes, visit Guðrúnarlaug hot spring
• Camp: Flókalundur or Rauðsdalur Beachside Campsite
• Evening Soaks: Hellulaug or Birkimelur pool and hot spring.

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Day 3: Southern Westfjords Adventure

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• Drive: Scenic serpentines toward:
  • Rauðasandur: Red-gold beach
  • Látrabjarg Cliffs: Puffin spotting & epic views
• Lunch Options:
  • Stúkuhúsið in Patreksfjörður
  • Tálknafjörður fish soup at "Self-Service Fresh Fish"
• Hot Springs:
  • Pollurinn (Tálknafjörður)
  • Reykjafjarðarlaug: Remote wild pool
• Highlight: Hike up Dynjandi – Iceland’s most stunning waterfall
• Camp: Þingeyraroddi Campsite

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Day 4: Northern Westfjords → Ísafjörður Area

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• Morning: Breakfast or coffee at Simbahöllin
• Stops:
  • Flateyri
  • Lunch at Tjöruhúsið – famous seafood buffet
  • Ósvör Maritime Museum
  • Óshólar Lighthouse
  • Arctic Fox Centre in Súðavík
  • Waffles at Litlibær Turf House
  • Seal lookout spot‍
• ‍Evening Soak & Camp

Hörgshlíðarlaug hot spring or head to Heydalur Farmstay for hot spring + camping

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Day 5: Westfjords Exit → Kjalvegur → Hveravellir/Kerlingarfjöll

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• Route: Long drive, refuel along the way.
• Stop: Hvitserkur
• Enter Highlands: Take F35 Kjalvegur (check road.is before)
• Options:
  • 🛁 Hveravellir: Hot spring bathing & camp
  • 🚙 Continue to Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base & camp

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Day 6: Kerlingarfjöll Hikes → Golden Circle

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• Morning: Explore Kerlingarfjöll
  • Hike Hveradalir Loop: steaming vents, red-orange ridges, snowfields
• Lunch: Pack food or dine at Highland Base
• Route: Head toward the Golden Circle
  • Quick stops: Gullfoss, Hrunalaug hot spring for evening soak
• Camp: Geysir Campsite or quiet Álfaskeið Campsite

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Day 7: Golden Circle → Landmannalaugar

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• Morning: Visit in early hours to avoid the crowd:
  • Kerið Crater
  • Geysir geothermal area
• Refuel: Selfoss – stock up on fuel & food
• Highland Entry: Via road 32 → F-road adventure:
  • Hjálparfoss, Háifoss, or hidden Sigöldugljúfur, Sigoldufoss
  • Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) crater lake
• Last Leg: F224 to Landmannalaugar Campsite (river crossing before entry!
• Hike: Bláhnjúkur, Brennisteinsalda, or full loop or leave it till next day!

• Evening: Soak in natural hot river near the Campsite.

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Day 8: Landmannalaugar Hike → Thakgil

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• Morning: (Hike:
  • Bláhnjúkur, Brennisteinsalda, or full loop)
• Afternoon:
  • Take F208 south (multiple stream crossings!)
  • Refuel at Kirkjubæjarklaustur if needed.
  • Drive to Vík direction
• Stop: Hjörleifshöfði (Yoda Cave)
• Camp: Þakgil Campsite – remote canyon setting

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Day 9: South Coast Gems & Puffins

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• Morning Options:
  • Hikes in Þakgil
  • Katla Ice Cave tour
• Coffee: Skool Beans (Vík’s school bus café)
• Highlights:
  • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
  • Dyrhólaey Puffin Lookout (early/late best for puffins)
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier, Kvernufoss, and mighty Skógafoss
• Camp: Skógafoss Campsite (sleep to the roar of the falls)

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Day 10: Waterfall Finale → Reykjavik

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• Morning Stops:
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Gljúfrabúi (hidden waterfall)
  • Nauthúsafoss (lush ravine gem)
• Drive Back: Return to Reykjavik
• Final Soak: Choose a relaxing lagoon:
  • Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon
• Return Vehicle & Farewell Iceland!

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To make planning your trip even easier, explore our Ultimate Iceland Map — a carefully curated guide featuring the best spots, scenic campsites, breathtaking waterfalls, hidden gems, hot springs, swimming pools and more. Everything you need in one place to help you navigate the country and choose the destinations that best suit your adventure.

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Tips Before You Go

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• Always check www.road.is and safetravel.is for F-road conditions and closures.
• Book ferry in advance.
• Bring extra fuel, food supplies, and patience — some roads are slow and rough, but that’s where the magic lies.
• Respect local nature and weather: it's changeable and fierce.