13-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: South & Golden Circle

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

   Reykjanes / South

   Route includes geothermal areas and craters.

   5 stops2 hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Golden Circle tour with snowmobiling on Langjokull.

   4 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   Highlands (Landmannalaugar)

   Day trip to Landmannalaugar Highlands.

   5 stops2.5 hrsHighlands (Landmannalaugar)
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   Coastal drive visiting major waterfalls and glacier sites.

   5 stops3.5 hrsKirkjubaejarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   South/East

   Journey through Vatnajokull National Park region.

   6 stops3 hrsHofn
7. DAY 7

   East Fjords

   Scenic drive through the East.

   7 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
8. DAY 8

   North Iceland

   Route to North Iceland via Dettifoss.

   5 stops3.5 hrsHusavik
9. DAY 9

   North Iceland

   Whale watching in the morning, followed by Myvatn region sites.

   5 stops1.5 hrsHusavik
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    Touring North Iceland towards the west.

    6 stops2.5 hrsVarmahlid
11. DAY 11

    North/West Iceland

    Heading west and visiting lava caves.

    8 stops6.5 hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Full day exploring Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

    9 stops4.5 hrsSnaefellsnes Peninsula
13. DAY 13

    Reykjavik / Departure

    City exploration before flight departure.

    7 stops3.5 hrsReykjavik / Departure