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An 11-day road trip exploring the South and West regions of Iceland in October, including geothermal areas, waterfalls, glaciers, and coastal scenery.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 11-day route for a real client's October trip: South Coast 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 at night, stay near the airport.
Start at 09:30, visit geothermal area, volcanic crater, and hot valley stream.
Focus on Golden Circle sites.
Full day of waterfall and history exploration.
DAY 5Focus on glacial landscapes and ice caves.
Requires 4x4 for Thakgil access.
Focus on volcanic beach and glacier activities.
City exploration and flight experience.
Focus on volcanic craters and waterfalls.
Full day exploring the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
DAY 11Final day near Reykjavik before 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
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
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
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
Brúarfoss WaterfallBrúarfoss waterfall really is that blue! Your complete guide to visiting Iceland's most vividly colored waterfall on the Golden Circle.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
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: Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Kvernufoss · Laugavegur Trail · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide
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