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An 11-day road trip focusing on the Reykjanes Peninsula, South Coast, and Highland areas of Iceland, utilizing a 4x4 vehicle to access scenic sites and geothermal areas.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 11-day route for a real client's September 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.
Late night arrival.
Hike to Reykjadalur takes about 1.25 hours each way.
Requires 4x4, parking reservation needed for Landmannalaugar.
Glacier hike is pre-booked for 14:00.
Boat tours (amphibious/zodiac) at 15:30.
DAY 6Requires 4x4 for Thakgil.
Entry fee for Kerid crater.
Highlands require 4x4.
Driving F550/F551 optional for scenery.
Glymur hike dependent on weather.
Departure at 15:00.
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.
Gunnuhver Hot SpringsVisit Gunnuhver Hot Springs on the Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on road access, walking time, geothermal safety, and nearby stops for road trips.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
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
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 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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Skaftafell · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Fjallsárlón · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Skógafoss · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Gullfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik
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