18-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: South & North 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 pickup of the rental car.

   4 stops1.5 hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   South

   Geological exploration in the Golden Circle area.

   5 stops2 hrsSouth
3. DAY 3

   Highlands / South

   Access to Landmannalaugar via F-roads requiring caution and potential F-road vehicle requirements.

   6 stops3 hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   South

   Requires 4x4 for Nauthusagil.

   7 stops1.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South

   Requires 4x4 for Thakgil.

   3 stopsVik
6. DAY 6

   South / East

   Jokulsarlon lagoon kayaking.

   5 stops4 hrsHofn
7. DAY 7

   East

   Requires 4x4 for Klifbrekkufossar area.

   8 stops2.5 hrsSeydisfjordur
8. DAY 8

   East

   Relaxing day in Seyðisfjörður and Vok Baths.

   5 stops0.5 hrsEgilsstadir
9. DAY 9

   North

   Myvatn region exploration.

   7 stops3 hrsNorth
10. DAY 10

    North

    Husavik whale watching tour.

    4 stops2.5 hrsHusavik
11. DAY 11

    North

    Longer driving day with multiple stops.

    6 stops2.5 hrsVarmahlíð
12. DAY 12

    North / West

    Heading west.

    8 stops5.5 hrsHusafell
13. DAY 13

    West

    Cave tour requires booking.

    3 stops0.5 hrsHusafell
14. DAY 14

    West

    Exploring Snæfellsnes peninsula.

    6 stops2.5 hrsStykkisholmur
15. DAY 15

    West

    Weather-dependent mountain road route.

    7 stops1 hrsOlafsvik
16. DAY 16

    West / Reykjanes

    Transfer towards Reykjavik and spa visit.

    5 stops2.5 hrsBorgarnes
17. DAY 17

    Reykjavik

    City exploration.

    6 stopsReykjavik
18. DAY 18

    Reykjanes

    Departure day.

    3 stops1 hrsReykjanes