8-Day Iceland Itinerary in October: South Coast & Diamond Beach

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Keflavik

   Arrival and overnight at Aurora Keflavik.

   1 stopKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavik

   Includes visit to Phallological Museum and whale watching tour from Reykjavik harbor.

   1 stopReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   South Iceland

   Full day driving along the South Coast with multiple waterfall stops.

   7 stops4.5 hrsVik
4. DAY 4

   South East Iceland

   Focus on glacial lagoons and canyons in the South East.

   5 stops2 hrsSouth East Iceland
5. DAY 5

   South Iceland/Golden Circle

   Travel from South Coast towards the Golden Circle area.

   5 stops5.5 hrsVik
6. DAY 6

   Golden Circle

   Snowmobile tour from Gullfoss area.

   2 stops0.5 hrsGolden Circle
7. DAY 7

   Golden Circle/Borgarfjordur

   Snorkeling at Silfra and travel to Borgarfjordur.

   3 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle/Borgarfjordur
8. DAY 8

   Borgarfjordur/Reykjanes

   Cave tour at Vidgelmir and hot springs at Hvammsvik before heading to airport.

   4 stops2.5 hrsBorgarfjordur/Reykjanes