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A 13-night trip in September exploring the Golden Circle, the Highlands (Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjöll), Northern Iceland, the Eastfjords, the South Coast, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With the Highlands. 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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Arrival, car collection, drive to Selfoss for dinner, proceed to accommodation in Fludir.
Full day excursion to Landmannalaugar via F-roads. Visit to hot springs and various craters/canyons.
Touring the Golden Circle.
Drive through the Highlands towards Varmahlíð.
Cultural and nature stops ending in Lake Myvatn.
Exploring volcanic and geothermal sites around Lake Myvatn.
Visit Dettifoss and the Vesturdalur valley.
Explore East Iceland canyons and proceed to Egilsstadir.
Drive through the Eastfjords ending in Hofn.
Glacier lagoon day.
Continue along the South Coast.
Busy day with ice cave and major South Coast icons.
Explore Reykjavik and end the day at Sky Lagoon.
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.
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · Read the guide
LandmannalaugarDiscover Landmannalaugar with this practical guide: how to get there, top hikes, hot spring tips, safety advice, and where to stay—everything you need for a smart highlands adventure.Highlands · Read the guide
SigöldugljúfurSigöldugljúfur is a highland canyon with waterfalls above turquoise water. Learn about the F-road access, fords and rim viewpoint before a summer visit.Highlands · 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 guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to StayPlan your Kerlingarfjöll visit with Hveradalir hiking options, Route 35 and F347 access, summer and winter travel advice, and practical accommodation choices.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Hveravellir Hot Springs ReservePlan a visit to Hveravellir hot springs in Iceland’s Highlands, with Route 35 access advice, pool fees, short walks, hiking trails and places to stay.Highlands · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Dimmuborgir · Dettifoss · Stuðlagil Canyon · Djúpivogur · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Höfn · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Katla Ice Cave · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Dyrhólaey · Skógafoss · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Sky Lagoon · Myvatn
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