Golden Circle and North Iceland
Overnights in Húsafell, Hvammstangi and Ísafjörður, with Dynjandi, Barnafoss and Hvítserkur on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real September trip.
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An 8-night trip starting and ending in Reykjavik, exploring the South Coast, including glacier walks, whale watching, a guided super-jeep tour to Thorsmork, and visits to major waterfalls and geothermal areas.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 9-day route for a real client's June trip: South Coast and Þórsmörk. 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.
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Arrival and preparation day.
Urban exploration day in Reykjavik.
Start of South Coast drive.
Full day highland tour.
Focus on waterfalls and glaciers.
Outdoor adventure day.
Glacier lagoon day.
Return drive toward Hella.
Completion of Golden Circle and departure.
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.
Laugavegur TrailPlan Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail with a four-day itinerary, huts and camping, buses, river crossings, packing advice, costs and the extension to Skógar.Highlands · 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
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
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
Urriðafoss WaterfallUrriðafoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall by volume - and one of its best-kept secrets. Discover how to get there, when to visit, and what to expect.South Iceland · Read the guide
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guide
Thorsmork Travel GuidePlan a safe visit to Þórsmörk in South Iceland, including 4x4 vehicle access, river warnings, summer buses, Super Jeep tours and the best hikes.Highlands · 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: Skógar Museum · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Fjallsárlón · Svínafellsjökull · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Dyrhólaey · Skógafoss · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Reykjavik
Overnights in Húsafell, Hvammstangi and Ísafjörður, with Dynjandi, Barnafoss and Hvítserkur on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real September trip.
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir and Akureyri, with Secret Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Vök Baths on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real September trip.
Overnights in Selfoss and Vík, with Hjörleifshöfði, Sky Lagoon and Skaftafell on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real October trip.
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