My parents and I are heading to Iceland in September for the first time!! I’ve made a rough itinerary but I want to know if it’s realistic and if there are any must-see spots in the areas we are going to. We like to avoid crowds and I am an avid hiker if that helps. Here it is:
9/5 - land at 8:30
Pick up rental car
Grocery shop
Drive to Sanefellsnes Peninsula
Maybe do a short hike
9/6 - drive around Snaefellsnes
Highlights:
Sunrise at Kirkjufell
Ararstapi & hellnar
Drive to western fjords
9/7 - western Fjords
9/8 west fjords
Drive to south coast
9/9 - take ferry to westman islands
9/10 - stay in Vik, explore black sand beaches - hike seljandsfoss evening
9/11 - stay in Jokusarlon, maybe take an ice cave tour?
9/12 - drive to Reykjavik, explore
9/13 breakfast in Reykajavik, fly out at 3:30 pm
If you have any suggestions or think this is too much for the time we have, I’d love to know. Thanks!