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A 12-day Icelandic campervan road trip starting from August 12th to 23rd, focusing on the South Coast, West Iceland, and the Reykjanes peninsula, featuring numerous geothermal areas, hikes, glacier lagoons, and a guided super-jeep tour to Laki.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's August trip: South Coast, Laki 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.
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DAY 1Arrival at 15:30.
Hike to Glymur waterfall.
Volcano hike takes about 15 minutes to the top.
Reykjadalur hike is 3.5km each way.
Snowmobiling at Langjökull glacier.
Glacier hike at Sólheimajökull.
DAY 7Guided tour to Laki.
Kayaking at Jokulsarlon.
Icelandic Lava Show in Vik.
DAY 10RIB boat tour around Westman Islands.
Caves of Hella tour.
Cultural festival in Reykjavik.
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.
Glymur Waterfall HikePlan the Glymur waterfall hike in West Iceland: road access, river crossings, route difficulty, timing, safety, nearby stops, and the best places to stay.Reykjavik & Capital Region · 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
Husafell Canyon BathsBook Husafell Canyon Baths in Iceland. See details and availability, then add it to your itinerary with Iceland Trip.Read the guide
Hellisheiði Power Plant (Geothermal Exhibition)Visit Hellisheiði Power Plant near Reykjavík. Discover geothermal energy, turbine hall views, opening hours, ticket information and tips for your visit. CopyGolden 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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Dyrhólaey · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Skógafoss · Hella & Hvolsvöllur · Urriðafoss Waterfall · The Secret Lagoon · Laugavegur Trail · Reykjavik
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