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A comprehensive trip through South Iceland and the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with waterfalls, glaciers, canyons, geothermal sites, whale watching and extreme activities.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's June 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.
Landing at the airport and overnight nearby.
Car pickup, visit to Reykjadalur steam valley and Kerið crater.
Busy day of waterfalls and extreme activities in Vík.
Day trip in Vatnajökull National Park.
DAY 5A day of glaciers and lagoons.
Katla ice cave tour.
Return west along the south coast.
Golden Circle route.
Trip toward the northwest.
Day trip on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
End of the peninsula tour and drive to Reykjavík.
Last day: city walk, forest visit and a volcanic area before the flight.
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.
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
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
KvernufossDiscover Kvernufoss waterfall near Skógafoss. Find the trailhead, hiking time, parking fees and tips for safely walking behind the waterfall.South Iceland · Read the guide
SkaftafellHike Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park — Svartifoss, glacier viewpoints, seven marked trails, and guided ice walks on Iceland's most rewarding day out.South Iceland · Read the guide
SvínafellsjökullDiscover Svínafellsjökull Glacier near Skaftafell, Iceland. Learn about its famous movie scenes, viewpoints, hiking restrictions, parking and nearby attractions.East 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 · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Dyrhólaey · Skógafoss · Hella & Hvolsvöllur · Friðheimar Tomato Farm · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Lake Kleifarvatn
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