13-Day Iceland Itinerary in October: South, Mývatn & West Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjanes

   Arrival and overnight near the airport.

   1 stopReykjanes
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavik

   Car rental pick up and city exploration.

   5 stops1 hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   South

   Highland visit via snowmobile tour.

   4 stops2.5 hrsSouth
4. DAY 4

   South

   Overnight in Vik.

   4 stops3 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South

   Overnight near Skaftafell/Hof.

   3 stops1 hrsVik
6. DAY 6

   South East

   Ice cave tour by Super Jeep.

   5 stops3 hrsHofn
7. DAY 7

   East Fjords

   Driving through the East Fjords.

   6 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
8. DAY 8

   Myvatn

   Overnight in Myvatn area.

   5 stops3 hrsMyvatn
9. DAY 9

   Myvatn/North

   Overnight in Varmahlid.

   6 stops2 hrsVarmahlid
10. DAY 10

    North/West

    Overnight in Husafell/Reykholt area.

    6 stops6 hrsHusafell/Reykholt
11. DAY 11

    West

    Canyon bath experience.

    4 stopsHusafell canyon baths
12. DAY 12

    West/Reykjavik

    Overnight in Reykjavik.

    3 stops1 hrsBorgarnes
13. DAY 13

    Reykjanes

    Final sightseeing before flight.

    2 stops1.5 hrsReykjanes