9-Day Iceland Itinerary in September: Selfoss, Vík & Reykjavík

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Selfoss

   Arrival in afternoon, car pickup, drive to Selfoss.

   1 stopSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Landmannalaugar

   Requires 4x4, river crossings. Long driving day.

   4 stops2 hrsLandmannalaugar
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Depart for Thingvellir, then Gullfoss, ending with Geysir.

   3 stops3 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Heavy sightseeing day along the South Coast.

   6 stops2.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   Vik & Kirkjubaerklaustur

   Requires 4x4 for Thakgil.

   4 stops1 hrsVik & Kirkjubaerklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Skaftafell & Jökulsárlón

   Active day with glacier and lagoon visits.

   5 stops2 hrsSkaftafell & Jökulsárlón
7. DAY 7

   Vik

   Adventure-focused day in Vik.

   4 stops3.5 hrsVik
8. DAY 8

   Reykjavik

   Volcano tour and relaxation.

   2 stops2.5 hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Reykjavik

   City exploration and departure.

   5 stopsReykjavik