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A 12-day road trip itinerary through Iceland covering major landmarks, starting from Reykjavík and completing a partial circuit including the Golden Circle, Landmannalaugar, South Coast, East Fjords, Mývatn, and the Reykjanes Peninsula.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 11-day route for a real client's August trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar. It passed our checks for daily driving, highland roads and season, which is why it is one of the 177 expert-built plans in our Iceland itineraries.
The day-by-day plan below has every stop, with photos and what to see. Duplicate it to set your own dates, change the pace or swap stops; the original stays as the expert wrote it.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival and city exploration.
Split group for snorkeling, then reuniting.
Highland day trip. Requires 4x4.
Driving along the South Coast.
Visiting glacier lagoons.
Scenic day through the East Fjords.
Moving towards Mývatn.
DAY 8Exploring Mývatn area and moving to Husavik.
Whale watching in Husavik in the morning.
Exploring West Iceland.
Heading back towards Keflavik for departure.
Each stop below has a full guide on iceland-trip.com, our sister site written by the same team: how to get there, parking, seasons and what to expect.
PerlanReykjavík's coolest museum sitting under a giant glass dome. Ice caves, Northern Lights shows, glacier exhibits, and a 360° viewing deck all in one spot.Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Laugavegur TrailPlan Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail with a four-day itinerary, huts and camping, buses, river crossings, packing advice, costs and the extension to Skógar.Highlands · Read the guide
Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting TipsVisiting Thingvellir National Park? Plan your Golden Circle stop with parking fees, walking routes, winter advice, and tips on how much time to allow.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guide
LandmannalaugarDiscover Landmannalaugar with this practical guide: how to get there, top hikes, hot spring tips, safety advice, and where to stay—everything you need for a smart highlands adventure.Highlands · Read the guide
SigöldugljúfurSigöldugljúfur is a highland canyon with waterfalls above turquoise water. Learn about the F-road access, fords and rim viewpoint before a summer visit.Highlands · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Skógar Museum · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dimmuborgir · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Forest Lagoon · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Inside the Volcano · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Husafell Canyon Baths · Lake Kleifarvatn · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Gunnuhver Hot Springs · Reykjavík · Mývatn
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