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A comprehensive 12-night road trip around Iceland starting June 19th, covering the South Coast, East Fjords, and Northern regions, utilizing a 4x4 for access to various natural sites and highland tours.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's June trip: Ring Road With Þórsmörk and the Westman Islands. 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.
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Arrive and pick up car, grocery shop, hike to Reykjadalur hot river, visit Kerid crater.
Golden Circle loop ending with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull.
Ferry to Westman Islands, RIB boat tour, Puffin watching, Eldheimar museum.
Full day trip to Thorsmork nature reserve via guided super jeep.
Waterfall tour and guided Katla ice cave adventure.
Glacier view, Mulagljufur hike, and optional kayak tour at Jokulsarlon.
Driving through East Fjords, visiting Vestrahorn, Hengifoss, and relaxing in Vok Baths.
Visit Stuðlagil canyon, Krafla volcanic crater, and Hverir mud pools.
Major waterfalls, Husavik whale watching tour, Geo Sea thermal baths.
Relaxed day exploring Lake Myvatn area, Godafoss, and Reykjafoss.
Driving towards West Iceland, visiting canyons, volcanic craters, and lava caves.
Thermal baths at Hvammsvik, Reykjavik city tour, museum, and final stop at geothermal site before 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.
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · 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
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
Heimaey (Westman Islands)Discover Heimaey in Iceland's Westman Islands. Plan your ferry, find the best puffin viewpoints, hike Eldfell volcano and explore the island's attractions.South Iceland · Read the guide
Thorsmork Travel GuidePlan a safe visit to Þórsmörk in South Iceland, including 4x4 vehicle access, river warnings, summer buses, Super Jeep tours and the best hikes.Highlands · Read the guide
Seljalandsfoss WaterfallVisit Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Learn how to walk behind the waterfall, explore nearby Gljúfrabúi, check parking fees and avoid the crowds.South Iceland · Read the guide
SkógafossVisit Skógafoss Waterfall in Iceland. Updated parking fees, the 527-step staircase, Waterfall Way hike, visiting times and tips for avoiding crowds.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Husafell Canyon Baths · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Perlan · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area
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