13-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: East Fjords & Mývatn

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Keflavik

   Arrival and overnight near the airport.

   1 stopKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Includes snowmobile tour at Langjökull glacier.

   4 stops3 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Landmannalaugar

   Two options provided: independent driving or guided Super Jeep tour.

   6 stops3.5 hrsLandmannalaugar
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Visit to Katla ice cave near Vik.

   6 stops2.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South East

   Drive through the South East to Hofn.

   5 stops4 hrsHofn
6. DAY 6

   East Fjords

   Longer driving day through the East Fjords.

   7 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
7. DAY 7

   East Fjords / Myvatn

   Includes alternative routes in East Fjords.

   3 stops0.5 hrsSeydisfjordur
8. DAY 8

   Myvatn

   Exploring Myvatn area geothermal sites.

   5 stops3 hrsMyvatn
9. DAY 9

   North Iceland

   Visiting Dettifoss and surrounding canyons.

   4 stops2 hrsNorth Iceland
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    Exploring Akureyri and whale watching.

    2 stops1 hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    North Iceland / Northwest

    Heading west towards Hvammstangi.

    7 stops3.5 hrsHvammstangi
12. DAY 12

    West Iceland

    Includes lava cave visit and return to Reykjavik.

    7 stops4 hrsWest Iceland
13. DAY 13

    Reykjavik / Reykjanes

    Final city tour and departure to airport.

    7 stops1 hrsReykjavik / Reykjanes