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A 12-night road trip through Iceland, starting from Keflavik/Reykjavik, proceeding through the South Coast and Highlands (Landmannalaugar), continuing through the East Fjords, North Iceland (Lake Myvatn/Askja), and returning south.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-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 after midnight.
Pick up car, shop at supermarket, explore Reykjavik landmarks.
Route through main Golden Circle sites.
Landmannalaugar visit, requires 4x4.
Includes glacier hike options at Sólheimajökull.
Split into two options (A/B) for routes.
Activities at glacier lagoon and snowmobile tour.
Eastfjords scenic drive.
Exploration of Myvatn volcanic area.
Northern canyons. Option B includes super-jeep to Askja.
Driving through the north to Hvammstangi.
Final day heading back towards the airport.
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.
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
Lake KleifarvatnVisit Lake Kleifarvatn on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on Road 42, parking, short walks, winter driving, safety and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · 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
Brúarfoss WaterfallBrúarfoss waterfall really is that blue! Your complete guide to visiting Iceland's most vividly colored waterfall on the Golden Circle.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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Sigöldugljúfur · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Snowmobile on Vatnajokull · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Stuðlagil Canyon · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dettifoss · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Hvammsvik Hot Spring
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