18-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: South Coast & East Fjords

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavik

   Arrival at 15:30.

   2 stopsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavik

   Sky Lagoon is the bookable activity.

   5 stops1 hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   South

   Volcano tour is bookable.

   3 stops1.5 hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Golden Circle

   Snowmobiling at Langjokull is bookable.

   4 stops2.5 hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Highlands

   Access to Landmannalaugar.

   5 stops3 hrsHighlands
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Zipline in Vik is bookable.

   5 stops2 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   South Coast

   Horseback riding in Vik.

   4 stops1 hrsSouth Coast
8. DAY 8

   South East

   Glacier hike and kayaking activities.

   4 stops3 hrsHofn
9. DAY 9

   East Fjords

   Scenic fjord drive.

   5 stops2.5 hrsSeydisfjordur
10. DAY 10

    East Fjords

    Relaxed day.

    3 stopsSeydisfjordur
11. DAY 11

    Myvatn

    Long drive and sightseeing.

    4 stops3 hrsMyvatn
12. DAY 12

    North

    Whale watching in Husavik.

    2 stops1.5 hrsHusavik
13. DAY 13

    North

    Forest Lagoon is bookable.

    6 stops2 hrsAkureyri
14. DAY 14

    North West

    Drive to west.

    5 stops5.5 hrsBlonduos
15. DAY 15

    West

    Into the glacier tour.

    1 stopHusafell
16. DAY 16

    West

    Cave tour.

    4 stops2.5 hrsStykkisholmur
17. DAY 17

    West

    Coastal drive.

    5 stops1.5 hrsWest
18. DAY 18

    Reykjanes

    Return to airport.

    5 stops3 hrsReykjanes