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A 10-day road trip starting August 13th, exploring the Golden Circle, the South Coast including Lakagígar (requiring 4x4), Westman Islands, and concluding in Reykjavík.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's August trip: South Coast, the Highlands and the Westman Islands. 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 Selfoss.
Activities include a geothermal plant, a crater hike, and a geothermal lagoon.
Main Golden Circle sights.
Lava show is the bookable activity in Vik.
Requires 4x4 and river crossing experience. Option to book a super jeep tour.
Includes kayaking option at the lagoon.
DAY 7Zipline activity available in Vik.
Day trip to Thorsmork.
RIB tour maps to the glacier boat tour category.
Concluding the trip with whale watching before 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.
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
Hellisheiði Power Plant (Geothermal Exhibition)Visit Hellisheiði Power Plant near Reykjavík. Discover geothermal energy, turbine hall views, opening hours, ticket information and tips for your visit. CopyGolden 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
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
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
Friðheimar Tomato FarmVisit Friðheimar Tomato Farm: Dine in geothermal greenhouses, taste famous soup, and meet Icelandic horses. A Golden Circle must!Golden Circle · 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: Dyrhólaey · Kirkjubæjarklaustur · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Svínafellsjökull · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Merkurker canyon · Stakkholtsgjá Canyon: Hiking, Access and Safety. · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Heimaey (Westman Islands)
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