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A 10-night road trip around the Ring Road in Iceland, starting from arrival on September 16th and ending on September 26th, covering southern, eastern, northern, and western Iceland.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's September trip: the Full Ring Road. It passed our checks for daily driving, highland roads and season, which is why it is one of the 177 expert-built plans in our Iceland itineraries.
The day-by-day plan below has every stop, with photos and what to see. Duplicate it to set your own dates, change the pace or swap stops; the original stays as the expert wrote it.
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Arrival and drive to accommodation in Selfoss.
Full day covering the Golden Circle route.
Requires 4x4 for Nauthusagil.
Ice hiking is available on Sólheimajökull.
Lagoon boat tour available.
Snowmobile tour on Vatnajokull.
Visit to Nature Baths.
Day of diverse natural and city stops.
Drive towards the west.
Requires good weather for Glymur.
Each stop below has a full guide on iceland-trip.com, our sister site written by the same team: how to get there, parking, seasons and what to expect.
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · Read the guide
Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting TipsVisiting Thingvellir National Park? Plan your Golden Circle stop with parking fees, walking routes, winter advice, and tips on how much time to allow.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Seljalandsfoss WaterfallVisit Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Learn how to walk behind the waterfall, explore nearby Gljúfrabúi, check parking fees and avoid the crowds.South Iceland · Read the guide
GljúfrabúiGljúfrabúi, Iceland's secret canyon waterfall just 500m from Seljalandsfoss. Learn how to find it, what to bring, best times to visit, and how to combine both falls in one South Coast stop.South Iceland · Read the guide
SkógafossVisit Skógafoss Waterfall in Iceland. Updated parking fees, the 527-step staircase, Waterfall Way hike, visiting times and tips for avoiding crowds.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Snowmobile on Vatnajokull · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik
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