South Coast, Þórsmörk and Snæfellsnes
Overnights 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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A 10-night road trip in Iceland focused on southern and highland regions, including F-road driving, glacier hiking, and geothermal experiences.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's June trip: South Coast and the Highlands. 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.
Pick up Land Cruiser with insurance for water crossings.
Snowmobiling at Langjökull.
Snorkeling at Silfra.
Entering highlands, requires caution with river crossings.
Ice climbing tour at Sólheimajökull.
Laki requires 4x4 driving.
Kayaking at the glacier lagoon.
Ziplining and hidden nature reserve.
Self-drive trip to Thorsmork.
Full day in Reykjavik including activity tours.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 guide
Solheimajokull Glacier HikeStrap on crampons and walk across one of Iceland's most stunning glaciers. Experience breathtaking ice formations, deep crevasses, and dramatic South Coast scenery on this unforgettable guided glacier adventure.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Skaftafell · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Thorsmork Travel Guide · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Inside the Volcano · Perlan · Reykjavik
Overnights 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.
Overnights in Vík and Borgarnes, with Krauma Baths, FlyOver Iceland and Laugarvatn Fontana on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real October trip.
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík and Selfoss, with Blue Lagoon, Kvernufoss and Gjáin on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real September trip.
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