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Tiffany's 15 day travel guide to Iceland

This 15-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for your September adventure, combining the full Ring Road with forays into the Highlands and a taste of the Westfjords. With a 4x4 at your disposal and a medium pace, you'll experience iconic landscapes, enjoy moderate hikes, and relax in geothermal springs, including the requested Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival and Geothermal WelcomeDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-01

    Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

    6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-02

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite MountainsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-03

    Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsHella
  4. South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier, and Black SandsDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-04

    South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier, and Black Sands

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  5. Canyons and Glacial WondersDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-05

    Canyons and Glacial Wonders

    7 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  6. Coastal Drives and Fjordland VistasDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-06

    Coastal Drives and Fjordland Vistas

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
  7. Canyons, Waterfalls, and Geothermal PowerDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-09-07

    Canyons, Waterfalls, and Geothermal Power

    4 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
  8. Mývatn's Volcanic WonderlandDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-09-08

    Mývatn's Volcanic Wonderland

    6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsMývatn
  9. Whales, Waterfalls, and Northern CapitalDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-09-09

    Whales, Waterfalls, and Northern Capital

    4 stops3 hours hrsAkureyri
  10. Coastal Scenery and Icelandic HeritageDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-10

    Coastal Scenery and Icelandic Heritage

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvammstangi
  11. Gateway to the Westfjords: Ferry and Red SandsDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-11

    Gateway to the Westfjords: Ferry and Red Sands

    5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsStykkishólmur
  12. Snæfellsnes: Iceland in MiniatureDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-12

    Snæfellsnes: Iceland in Miniature

    7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  13. West Iceland: Sagas, Waterfalls, and Hot SpringsDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-09-13

    West Iceland: Sagas, Waterfalls, and Hot Springs

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  14. Reykjavik City ExplorationDAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-09-14

    Reykjavik City Exploration

    6 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  15. Final Soak and DepartureDAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-09-15

    Final Soak and Departure

    2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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