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A comprehensive trip around Iceland from September 11 to September 26, combining well-known sights in the south, east and north of the country, with a focus on nature activities, volcanoes, glaciers and geothermal areas.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 16-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With Laki. 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.
Overnight next to the airport.
Car pickup at 10:00. Lamb soup included on the volcano tour.
A busy day at the main Golden Circle sights.
Long day driving along the south coast.
DAY 5Organized tour. Bring food and water for the whole day.
Visit Europe's largest glacier.
Extreme activity day on the glacier.
A day focused on the Mývatn area.
Nature day with Iceland's most powerful waterfall.
Drive to the capital of the North.
A day of walking and nature along northern roads.
A day focused on volcanic and glacial features.
DAY 13A journey into a glacier.
Drive back toward the capital.
A day touring the capital.
End of the trip and drive to the airport.
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.
Inside the VolcanoDescend 120 meters into a dormant volcano's magma chamber by cable car — a once-in-a-lifetime journey inside the earth that no other place on the planet offers.Reykjavik & Capital Region · 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
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
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
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
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
Laugarás LagoonTake a break from the Golden Circle drive and just soak for a while. Laugarás Lagoon keeps it simple with $39^circtext{C}$ water, a view of the Hvítá River, and a layout that actually works for everyone.Golden Circle · 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
GljúfrabúiGljúfrabúi, Iceland's secret canyon waterfall just 500m from Seljalandsfoss. Learn how to find it, what to bring, best times to visit, and how to combine both falls in one South Coast stop.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Skaftafell · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Snowmobile on Vatnajokull · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Forest Lagoon · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Husafell Canyon Baths · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Laugavegur Trail · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Lake Kleifarvatn · Lake Myvatn · Reykjavik
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