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Sebastian's 13 day travel guide to Iceland

This 13-day self-drive adventure covers Iceland's Ring Road and the vibrant Highlands in September. With your 4x4, you'll tackle the F-roads to Landmannalaugar, enjoy moderate hikes, and experience mandatory activities like a glacier hike and whale watching, balancing iconic sights with geothermal relaxation.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Late Arrival & Reykjanes Geothermal WondersDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-03

    Late Arrival & Reykjanes Geothermal Wonders

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
  2. Golden Circle EssentialsDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-04

    Golden Circle Essentials

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHella
  3. Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite PeaksDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-05

    Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Peaks

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHella
  4. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier HikeDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-06

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

    4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  5. Black Sand Beaches & Volcanic ShowsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-07

    Black Sand Beaches & Volcanic Shows

    5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  6. Canyons, Glaciers & IcebergsDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-08

    Canyons, Glaciers & Icebergs

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  7. Eastfjords Coastal Drive to SeyðisfjörðurDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-09-09

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Seyðisfjörður

    6 stops5 hours 40 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  8. Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal WondersDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-09-10

    Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal Wonders

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
  9. Volcanic Wonders of Mývatn to AkureyriDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-09-11

    Volcanic Wonders of Mývatn to Akureyri

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
  10. Coastal Heritage and Scenic Drive to HvammstangiDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-12

    Coastal Heritage and Scenic Drive to Hvammstangi

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvammstangi
  11. Waterfalls of Borgarfjörður & Hot SpringsDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-13

    Waterfalls of Borgarfjörður & Hot Springs

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
  12. West Iceland's Tallest Waterfall & Geothermal RelaxationDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-14

    West Iceland's Tallest Waterfall & Geothermal Relaxation

    3 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  13. Reykjavik's Vibrant City Life & DepartureDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-09-15

    Reykjavik's Vibrant City Life & Departure

    5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsKeflavik

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