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A 12-night road trip starting from Keflavik, exploring South Iceland (Hella, Vik, Kirkjubaerklaustur, glacier lagoons) and continuing to Snæfellsnes and Reykjavik before returning to Keflavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's September 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.
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Overnight near the airport.
Visited geothermal areas and Lake Kleifarvatn.
Visited multiple waterfalls and the Lava Show.
DAY 4Hiking at Mulagljufur and visiting glacier lagoons.
Visited Fjadrargljufur canyon and black sand beaches.
Touring the Golden Circle.
Visited Thingvellir and glacier area.
Cave tour and short hikes.
Into the Glacier tour.
Touring Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Travel to Reykjavik and city exploration.
Final day in Iceland.
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
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 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
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 guide
Jökulsárlón Glacier LagoonVisit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland. Updated parking fees, boat tours, Diamond Beach, iceberg viewpoints, driving directions and local tips.East Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Dyrhólaey · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Into the Glacier – From Husafell · Perlan · Reykjavik
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