Start planning your trip

Copy & customize
NORDICPATHBeta
Powered by Iceland-Trip.com

6 day travel guide to Iceland

This high-paced 6-day itinerary focuses on Iceland's iconic southern and western wonders in October. We'll journey from the geothermal fields of Reykjanes to the massive icebergs of Jökulsárlón, hitting all your must-sees like the Golden Circle, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. To ensure a realistic and safe pace with the available daylight and your flight times, we've prioritized the South Coast over the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, allowing for a more immersive experience with the glaciers and waterfalls.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival and Geothermal RelaxationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-10-02

    Arrival and Geothermal Relaxation

    2 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. The Essential Golden CircleDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-10-03

    The Essential Golden Circle

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches of the South CoastDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-10-04

    Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches of the South Coast

    5 stops4 hours hrsVík
  4. Glacier Lagoons and Diamond IceDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-10-05

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

    6 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsVík
  5. South Coast Highlights and Return to ReykjanesDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-10-06

    South Coast Highlights and Return to Reykjanes

    2 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik
  6. Early Departure from KeflavikDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-10-07

    Early Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsKeflavik

Make this trip yours

Copy this itinerary, tell us your dates and travel style — we'll save a personalized version to your account.

Copy & customizePlan from scratch