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A 12-night road trip in September covering South, East, and North Iceland, including highland excursions to Landmannalaugar, Laki, and Kerlingarfjöll, utilizing a 4x4 vehicle.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With the Highlands and the Westman Islands. 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.
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Arrival and pickup. Dinner in Selfoss.
Drive through F-roads to Landmannalaugar. Hot spring bath.
Visit to Westman Islands (Heimaey). Includes RIB boat tour.
South coast waterfalls, black beach, and Katla ice cave tour.
Independent 4x4 trip to Laki craters.
Exploring glaciers and glacier lagoons.
Driving the East Fjords.
DAY 8Vok Baths visit.
Heading north to the Myvatn area.
Whale watching in Husavik and Dettifoss waterfall.
Whale watching in Akureyri.
Traversing the central highlands.
Golden Circle tour ending in Reykjavik and driving to Keflavik.
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
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.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
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
SkógafossVisit Skógafoss Waterfall in Iceland. Updated parking fees, the 527-step staircase, Waterfall Way hike, visiting times and tips for avoiding crowds.South Iceland · Read the guide
Reynisfjara Black Sand BeachVisit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near Vík. Updated beach access, sneaker wave warnings, basalt columns, parking fees and practical visitor tips.South Iceland · Read the guide
Lakagígar (Laki Craters)One of the highlights of the Icelandic highlands is the dramatic Laki crater row. Get all the logistic and driving tips.Highlands · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Húsavík · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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