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An 11-day Icelandic road trip starting from Keflavik, focusing on the South Coast, Westman Islands, and the central highlands (Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork) accessed via guided tours.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 11-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.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival 08:00. Sightseeing at geothermal site and crater.
Visit major Golden Circle landmarks.
Ferry requires booking in advance. Rib tour is a major activity.
Must use 4x4 and avoid deep river crossings.
Glacier hike is a booked activity.
Kayaking is offered at the lagoon.
DAY 7Laki area is explored via guided super jeep tour.
Thakgil recommended with 4x4.
Bus transfer to Thorsmork.
Return to Reykjavik.
Final day activity followed by airport transfer.
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
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
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
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
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
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Heimaey (Westman Islands) · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Skógafoss · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Skaftafell · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Thorsmork Travel Guide · Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal River · Reykjavik
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