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A 10-day trip in September covering South Iceland, the Golden Circle, and parts of Borgarfjordur, utilizing 4x4 for accessible terrain.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 10-day route for a real client's September trip: South Coast and West Iceland. 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 15:30.
Lunch in Hveragerdi.
Activities require pre-booking.
DAY 4Visiting multiple glacier lagoons.
Thakgil requires 4x4.
Ice cave via Super Jeep tour.
Snowmobiling on Langjökull.
Requires 4x4 for F550 road.
Returning to Reykjavik.
Ending with Blue Lagoon before 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.
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
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
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
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 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 guide
Múlagljúfur CanyonDiscover the Múlagljúfur Canyon hike in Iceland. Trail distance, difficulty, parking, directions, waterfalls and tips for reaching the best viewpoints. CopySouth Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Katla Ice Cave · Dyrhólaey · Kvernufoss · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik
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.
10 days Expert-builtOvernights 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.
10 days Expert-builtOvernights 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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