9-Day Iceland Itinerary in October: South West & South Coast

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   South West

   Starts with car collection, hike to steaming valley, dinner in greenhouse restaurant.

   3 stops1.5 hrsSouth West
2. DAY 2

   South

   Visit volcanic crater, overnight in Selfoss.

   1 stop0.5 hrsSouth
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Full day tour including Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and a hot spring soak at Hrunalaug.

   4 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   Highlands

   Day trip to the highlands using a guided super-jeep tour.

   1 stop1.5 hrsHighlands
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   Series of waterfalls followed by an immersive lava show.

   5 stops2.5 hrsSouth Coast
6. DAY 6

   Vatnajökull

   Visiting glacier outlets and ice caves near the lagoon.

   3 stops2 hrsVatnajökull
7. DAY 7

   South Coast

   Beach visit, historical caves, and relaxing in the Secret Lagoon.

   4 stops5 hrsFludir
8. DAY 8

   Reykjavik

   Returning towards Reykjavik, visiting energy sites and cultural landmarks.

   4 stops1.5 hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Reykjavik

   Visit to Perlan museum before heading to the airport.

   2 stops0.5 hrsReykjavik