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A 10-day Iceland trip starting from Keflavik airport, touring Reykjanes, Borgarfjordur, Snaefellsnes, the Golden Circle, and the South Coast, including highland excursions to Landmannalaugar and a optional tour to Thorsmork.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's August trip: South Coast, Landmannalaugar and Snæfellsnes. 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.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arriving 09:00, visiting geothermal sites and hot springs.
Focus on volcanic and geological sites.
Full day in Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Touring the main Golden Circle attractions.
Includes snowmobile tour option.
Driving along the south coast.
DAY 7Focus on glaciers and lagoons.
Horseback riding activity on the beach.
Highland excursion to Landmannalaugar.
Ending with sightseeing in Reykjavik and departure.
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.
Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal AreaPlan a visit to Krýsuvík–Seltún on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with advice on access, parking, walking routes, safety, winter conditions, and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Lake KleifarvatnVisit Lake Kleifarvatn on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on Road 42, parking, short walks, winter driving, safety and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Hvammsvik Hot SpringEight natural hot springs right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Iceland's stunning Whale Fjord. Just 45 minutes from Reykjavík!Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Glymur Waterfall HikePlan the Glymur waterfall hike in West Iceland: road access, river crossings, route difficulty, timing, safety, nearby stops, and the best places to stay.Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Inside the VolcanoDescend 120 meters into a dormant volcano's magma chamber by cable car — a once-in-a-lifetime journey inside the earth that no other place on the planet offers.Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Vidgelmir Lava CaveWalk through Víðgelmir — Iceland's biggest lava cave and one of the largest in the world. Ancient lava formations, eerie silence, and a journey 1.5km into the earth.West Iceland · Read the guide
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guidePlan Hraunfossar and Barnafoss in West Iceland: road access, walking route, visit time, winter conditions, nearby Silver Circle stops, parking, and facilities.West 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
Brúarfoss WaterfallBrúarfoss waterfall really is that blue! Your complete guide to visiting Iceland's most vividly colored waterfall on the Golden Circle.Golden Circle · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Laugarás Lagoon · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Gullfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Friðheimar Tomato Farm · The Secret Lagoon · Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay? · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Kvernufoss · Skógar Museum · Dyrhólaey · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Skógafoss · Hella & Hvolsvöllur · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Laugavegur Trail · Sky Lagoon · Perlan
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