Ring Road With Landmannalaugar
Overnights in Vík and Akureyri, with Gjáin, Hengifoss and Sky Lagoon on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
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A 12-day road trip circumnavigating Iceland in June, starting with arrival in Selfoss, visiting the highlands (Landmannalaugar/Thorsmork options), Westman Islands, the South Coast (Vik, Jokulsarlon), East Fjords, North Iceland (Myvatn, Akureyri), and ending in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's June trip: Ring Road With the Highlands 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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Arrival at 16:00.
Travellers choose between self-drive to Landmannalaugar or a guided super-jeep tour to Thorsmork.
Full day in Westman Islands.
Katla ice cave tour requires booking.
Kayaking requires booking.
Travel through East Fjords.
Focus on Myvatn area geothermal sites.
Forest Lagoon visit.
Highland crossing via F35.
Snowmobiling tour in Langjökull.
Visit Thingvellir and conclude in capital.
Sky Lagoon is the final main activity before 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.
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.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
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
Reynisfjara Black Sand BeachVisit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near Vík. Updated beach access, sneaker wave warnings, basalt columns, parking fees and practical visitor tips.South Iceland · Read the guide
Katla Ice CaveWalk inside a glacier where jet-black volcanic ash swirls through walls of glowing blue ice. Hop on a Super Jeep, strap on crampons, and explore one of Iceland's most beautiful ice caves!South Iceland · Read the guide
Fjaðrárgljúfur CanyonVisit Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland. Discover the walking trail, viewpoints, parking fees, directions from Vík and tips for planning your visit.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Forest Lagoon · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Gullfoss Waterfall · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Friðheimar Tomato Farm · Geysir Geothermal Area · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Perlan · Sky Lagoon · Lake Kleifarvatn · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Reykjavik
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