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A 10-night self-drive trip covering the Reykjanes peninsula, Borgarfjordur, Snaefellsnes, the Golden Circle, and an excursion to Landmannalaugar, concluding in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 11-day route for a real client's September trip: South Coast, Landmannalaugar and Snæfellsnes. 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.
Arrival and initial exploration.
Focused on volcanic features and waterfalls.
Long day exploring the peninsula.
Historical and geological sites.
Adventure day with snowmobiles.
Full day highland excursion. Requires 4x4.
Waterfall and glacier focused day.
DAY 8Exploration of glacial lagoons.
Returning along the south coast.
Day split between volcano option and Reykjavik city.
Departure day.
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
Hvammsvik Hot SpringEight natural hot springs right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Iceland's stunning Whale Fjord. Just 45 minutes from Reykjavík!Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Inside the VolcanoDescend 120 meters into a dormant volcano's magma chamber by cable car — a once-in-a-lifetime journey inside the earth that no other place on the planet offers.Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guidePlan Hraunfossar and Barnafoss in West Iceland: road access, walking route, visit time, winter conditions, nearby Silver Circle stops, parking, and facilities.West Iceland · Read the guide
Vidgelmir Lava CaveWalk through Víðgelmir — Iceland's biggest lava cave and one of the largest in the world. Ancient lava formations, eerie silence, and a journey 1.5km into the earth.West Iceland · Read the guide
Husafell Canyon BathsBook Husafell Canyon Baths in Iceland. See details and availability, then add it to your itinerary with Iceland Trip.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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Gullfoss Waterfall · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Geysir Geothermal Area · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Kvernufoss · Skógar Museum · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Dyrhólaey · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Skógafoss · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Sky Lagoon
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