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Iceland in September 16-23

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Hello - I am in the early stages of planning a week long trip for my daughter and friend (25 year olds) to Iceland. I love planning trips, so they have asked for my help, but I have not been not Iceland. Looking at a combination of a small group tour (I've looked at a 2 day Troll tour to the South Coast) and then also have a car to explore on their own. They would be find exploring all on their own, but thought it might be more relaxing to do a little of both. I guess I'm looking for suggestions on best regions to explore in September as not enough time to see it all!

My initial thoughts:

Day 1 - arrive Reykjavik - explore/rest
Day 2 & 3 - south coast tour with Troll
Day 4 - maybe another day in Reyjavik and pick up rental car for the next day since return will be late on the previous day - possible Northern Lights tour with Aurora Experts
Day 5-7 - Golden Circle - other? They would like to stay in another location than capital city for a couple of nights
Day 8 - depart

They initially thought about driving the Ring Road but I told them I thought that would be rushed for the time they have. They want to see as much as they can, of course!

Thank you in advance for suggestions! I told them we need to get planning as I'm sure things book up.

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For days 5-7 I would recommend Sanefellsness Pennisula. It's not difficult to drive, and there are so many wonderful sights. We stayed in Borgarnes, which was very convenient for our schedule, and we took a walk after dark and caught an amazing aurora display. I'm sure the tours can be nice too, but you can watch the solar predictions and just walk outside when the time is right.

Many people hit the Golden Circle on their first visit, and that's understandable if there is time.
If Troll or Nice Travel have a South Coast tour that includes Heimaey, I'd take a serious look at that. The Westmann Islands are a favorite for us.
They should also try and include a spa visit. We really disliked Blue Lagoon, but I think we're in the minority on that, and there are many others to choose from.
I'm sure Mikliz will chime in with her recommendations. She's definitely the expert on all things Iceland!
Happy travels to your daughter!

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Hi, I did a solo trip to Iceland in early September a couple years ago. What interests your daughter and her friend? If they’re comfortable driving, I loved having that flexibility versus joining a tour. If they’re comfortable with driving AND camping, I would recommend a campervan, which offers the most flexibility. I stayed at hotels and Airbnbs, so I’m not too knowledgeable about that. However, there are some people on here that have done all three (tours, hotels/Airbnbs, and campervan) and can give you the pros/cons for each. Hope they have an amazing trip!

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