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An 11-day Iceland road trip starting from Selfoss, visiting the Golden Circle, the Landmannalaugar highlands, the South Coast (Vik, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon), and ending in Reykjavik/Reykjanes.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's September trip: South Coast and Landmannalaugar. 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 at 15:45, car pickup, drive to Selfoss.
Full day tour of the Golden Circle area.
Highland day requiring 4x4. Includes F-roads.
Coastal drive heading east.
Deep south focus on glacier lagoons.
Lava show and ice cave exploration.
Return drive towards Selfoss.
Local hiking near Selfoss/Hveragerdi.
Full day in the capital.
Ending the trip near Keflavik airport.
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
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
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
Laugarás LagoonTake a break from the Golden Circle drive and just soak for a while. Laugarás Lagoon keeps it simple with $39^circtext{C}$ water, a view of the Hvítá River, and a layout that actually works for everyone.Golden Circle · Read the guide
LandmannalaugarDiscover Landmannalaugar with this practical guide: how to get there, top hikes, hot spring tips, safety advice, and where to stay—everything you need for a smart highlands adventure.Highlands · Read the guide
SigöldugljúfurSigöldugljúfur is a highland canyon with waterfalls above turquoise water. Learn about the F-road access, fords and rim viewpoint before a summer visit.Highlands · Read the guide
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Kvernufoss · Skógar Museum · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Skaftafell · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Dyrhólaey · Skógafoss · Urriðafoss Waterfall · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal River · Lake Kleifarvatn · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area
10 days Expert-builtOvernights in Selfoss, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Hella, Borgarnes and 1 more, with Saxhóll Crater, Lava Show and Skogar Museum on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real October trip.
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