12-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: South Coast & Reynisfjara

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavik/Reykjanes

   Arrival day, vehicle pickup.

   2 stopsReykjavik/Reykjanes
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Active day with snowmobiles on glacier.

   4 stops3 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   South Coast

   Heavy sightseeing day.

   6 stops2.5 hrsVik
4. DAY 4

   South Coast/Skaftafell

   Includes Katla ice cave.

   3 stops1 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   Skaftafell/Vatnajökull

   Focus on glacial landscapes.

   4 stops2 hrsSkaftafell/Vatnajökull
6. DAY 6

   East Fjords

   Driving through East Fjords.

   5 stops1 hrsEast Fjords
7. DAY 7

   East Fjords/Myvatn

   Cultural and spa day.

   4 stops2.5 hrsEast Fjords/Myvatn
8. DAY 8

   North Iceland

   Focus on North Iceland geology.

   5 stops3 hrsNorth Iceland
9. DAY 9

   North Iceland

   Busy day near Akureyri.

   5 stops1 hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    Transitioning back towards the west.

    6 stops5.5 hrsHvammstangi
11. DAY 11

    Snaefellsnes

    Entering Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

    5 stops2.5 hrsStykkisholmur
12. DAY 12

    Snaefellsnes

    Final full day of touring.

    6 stops1.5 hrsSnaefellsnes