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A 16-night round trip of Iceland in September, starting from Selfoss, traversing the South Coast, East Fjords, North Iceland, and concluding in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 16-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk. 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.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival and drive to accommodation in Selfoss.
Options provided for volcano tour or thermal lagoon.
Includes snowmobile tour at Langjokull.
DAY 4Option for guided Super Jeep tour or self-drive (dependent on road conditions).
Touring along the South Coast towards Vik.
Drive towards Skaftafell.
Glacier hike and boat tour in Fjallsárlón.
Drive through the East Fjords towards Egilsstadir.
Exploring the Myvatn area.
Relaxed day in Myvatn area.
Whale watching in Husavik and geo-spa.
Heading north towards Akureyri.
Driving towards West Iceland.
Exploring caves and waterfalls in West Iceland.
Return to Reykjavik.
Final day in Reykjavik before departure.
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
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · 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
Snowmobile on LangjokullLevel up your Golden Circle trip with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier. Gear provided—just bring your driver’s license!Golden Circle · 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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dimmuborgir · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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