20-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: Selfoss & East Fjords

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Selfoss

   Arrival in Iceland, picking up the rental car, and supermarket shopping.

   1 stopSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Exploring the Golden Circle.

   3 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Thingvellir

   Snorkeling activity at Silfra fissure.

   1 stopThingvellir
4. DAY 4

   Selfoss Area

   Hike and visit to crater.

   2 stops1 hrsSelfoss Area
5. DAY 5

   Landmannalaugar

   Highland day trip. Requires 4x4. Landmannalaugar parking reservation required.

   4 stops3 hrsLandmannalaugar
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Exploring south coast waterfalls and museum.

   5 stops2 hrsSouth Coast
7. DAY 7

   Westman Islands

   Day trip to Heimaey.

   1 stopWestman Islands
8. DAY 8

   Vik

   South coast exploration. Requires 4x4 for Thakgil.

   3 stops0.5 hrsVik
9. DAY 9

   Katla Glacier

   Super jeep tour to Katla ice cave.

   2 stops0.5 hrsKatla Glacier
10. DAY 10

    Laki

    Guided super jeep tour to Laki craters.

    1 stopLaki
11. DAY 11

    Skaftafell/Jokulsarlon

    Glacier and lagoon explorations.

    4 stops2.5 hrsSkaftafell/Jokulsarlon
12. DAY 12

    Vatnajokull/East Fjords

    Adventure and East Fjords driving.

    3 stops1 hrsVatnajokull/East Fjords
13. DAY 13

    East Fjords

    Nature and relaxation day.

    4 stops2.5 hrsEast Fjords
14. DAY 14

    Myvatn Area

    Volcanic sights and canyon hike.

    4 stops2.5 hrsMyvatn Area
15. DAY 15

    Myvatn Area

    Geological exploration day.

    5 stops2 hrsHusavik
16. DAY 16

    Husavik/Akureyri

    Whale watching and trip to north capital Akureyri.

    3 stops1 hrsHusavik
17. DAY 17

    Trollaskagi

    Coastal drive and pool visit.

    4 stops1 hrsSiglufjordur
18. DAY 18

    Northwest

    Long driving day with multiple stops.

    5 stops5 hrsBlonduos
19. DAY 19

    Husafell

    Lava cave and thermal bathing.

    2 stops0.5 hrsHusafell
20. DAY 20

    Borgarfjordur/Reykjavik

    Heading back to the airport area.

    4 stops2 hrsBorgarnes