South Coast and Snæfellsnes
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík and Borgarnes, with Lava Show, Skogar Museum and Kvernufoss on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real March trip.
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A 7-night road trip through Iceland's South Coast and Golden Circle, featuring highland access to Landmannalaugar and concluding in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 8-day route for a real client's June trip: South Coast and Landmannalaugar. It passed our checks for daily driving, highland roads and season, which is why it is one of the 177 expert-built plans in our Iceland itineraries.
The day-by-day plan below has every stop, with photos and what to see. Duplicate it to set your own dates, change the pace or swap stops; the original stays as the expert wrote it.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival and drive to Selfoss.
Starts with biking, hike in Reykjadalur, visit Kerid crater.
Major Golden Circle sites.
South coast waterfalls, Vik attractions.
Glacier activities.
Requires 4x4 for Thakgil.
F-road driving to highlands.
Departure day.
Each stop below has a full guide on iceland-trip.com, our sister site written by the same team: how to get there, parking, seasons and what to expect.
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · Read the guide
HveragerðiThe town of Hveragerði, just 45 minutes away. from Reykjavik you'll find the Reykjadalur hot river hike, and a practical stop between Reykjavík and the Golden Circle.South Iceland · Read the guide
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting TipsVisiting Thingvellir National Park? Plan your Golden Circle stop with parking fees, walking routes, winter advice, and tips on how much time to allow.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Seljalandsfoss WaterfallVisit Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Learn how to walk behind the waterfall, explore nearby Gljúfrabúi, check parking fees and avoid the crowds.South Iceland · Read the guide
GljúfrabúiGljúfrabúi, Iceland's secret canyon waterfall just 500m from Seljalandsfoss. Learn how to find it, what to bring, best times to visit, and how to combine both falls in one South Coast stop.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Svínafellsjökull · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Reykjavik
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík and Borgarnes, with Lava Show, Skogar Museum and Kvernufoss on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real March trip.
Overnights in Hella, Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Hella, with Kvernufoss, Langjökull Ice Cave and Sky Lagoon on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real February trip.
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík and Hella, with Blue Lagoon, Lava Show and Skogar Museum on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real February trip.
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