7 Day Private Tour Iceland from Reykjavik to Akureyri via North Iceland

Day 1: Reykjavik, Borgarfjörður and West Iceland

Your private tour begins in Reykjavík or at Keflavík Airport. The route heads north through West Iceland, leaving the capital region behind and entering a landscape of mountains, lava fields, farms and coastal views.

The itinerary can include Borgarfjörður, with possible visits to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt, geothermal areas and countryside viewpoints.

This first day provides a gentle but scenic introduction to western Iceland before the route continues towards Snæfellsnes and the north.

Day 2: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell in Iceland

The second day is dedicated to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, one of the most varied regions of Iceland.

The peninsula combines lava fields, mountains, fishing villages, sea cliffs, volcanic beaches and views towards Snæfellsjökull Glacier.

The route can include Arnarstapi, Hellnar, Djúpalónssandur Beach, Lóndrangar cliffs and Kirkjufell Mountain, one of Iceland's most recognizable landscapes.

The variety of landscapes makes this an excellent private scenic day, with opportunities for photography and flexible stops throughout the peninsula.

Day 3: Northwest Iceland, Skagafjörður and Turf Farm Heritage

The third day continues towards North Iceland through quieter countryside landscapes, broad valleys and mountain scenery.

The route can include Skagafjörður, a region closely connected with Icelandic horses, farms and traditional rural life.

Depending on the final route, the day can also include Glaumbær Turf Farm, a traditional turf-house site that provides insight into rural life in Iceland in earlier centuries.

This slower and more cultural stage contrasts with the dramatic coastal scenery of Snæfellsnes and adds another dimension to the journey through Iceland.

Day 4: Akureyri, Eyjafjörður and Forest Lagoon in Iceland

The fourth day reaches Akureyri, the main town of North Iceland. Located beside Eyjafjörður, Akureyri combines a pleasant town centre, harbor area, botanical garden, church and views of the surrounding fjord and mountains.

The day can be planned at a more relaxed pace, with time for the town, local cafés, viewpoints and nearby landscapes.

Depending on timing, travellers may also visit Forest Lagoon, a geothermal bathing experience located close to Akureyri.

This deliberately easier day balances the itinerary before the journey continues into the volcanic and geothermal landscapes of the Diamond Circle.

Day 5: Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn and Geothermal Landscapes in Iceland

The fifth day begins with Goðafoss Waterfall, one of the most recognizable waterfalls in North Iceland.

From Goðafoss, the route continues towards Lake Mývatn, a distinctive volcanic and geothermal region.

The itinerary can include the Skútustaðagígar pseudo-craters, Dimmuborgir lava formations, the steaming geothermal landscape of Hverir and the volcanic terrain around Krafla.

Lava, steam, mineral colours and volcanic formations make this day completely different from the western landscapes experienced earlier in the journey.

If timing permits and the facility is operating and available on the travel date, the day can finish with a visit to Mývatn Nature Baths.

Day 6: Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi Canyon and Húsavík in Iceland

The sixth day explores some of the wildest landscapes of the Diamond Circle.

The route can include Dettifoss, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Iceland, set within a dramatic canyon landscape.

Continue towards Ásbyrgi Canyon, a horseshoe-shaped canyon surrounded by cliffs and vegetation. Its calmer landscape provides a striking contrast with the volcanic terrain around Lake Mývatn and the raw power of Dettifoss.

Later, the journey reaches Húsavík, one of Iceland's best-known towns for whale watching.

Depending on the season, sea conditions and availability, travellers can include a whale watching excursion from Húsavík. The day may also allow time for GeoSea and views across Skjálfandi Bay.

Day 7: Húsavík, Akureyri and Domestic Flight to Reykjavik in Iceland

The final day returns towards Akureyri, with flexible stops depending on the overnight location and domestic flight time.

The route may include coastal viewpoints, small villages, local cafés or a final look at the landscapes around Eyjafjörður.

If Akureyri was not explored in depth earlier in the journey, this final stage can include additional time in the town centre, harbor area, church or botanical garden before heading to the airport.

The private driving tour finishes at Akureyri Airport. The journey then continues by domestic flight to Reykjavík Domestic Airport.