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A comprehensive 12-night road trip around Iceland starting from Selfoss, covering the South Coast, the Eastern Fjords, the Northern region, and including multiple excursions into the central highlands, ending near Keflavík.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's July trip: Ring Road With the Highlands. 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.
Full day in Landmannalaugar highlands; involves F-road driving.
Heavy coastal sightseeing.
DAY 3Organized tour to Laki.
Focus on glaciers and lagoons.
Eastern Fjords route.
Mývatn area geothermal exploration.
Focus on powerful waterfalls.
Transition from Mývatn to North-West.
Driving Kjalvegur highland road.
Major landmarks of the Golden Circle.
Lava tunnel tour at Vidgelmir.
Final day in Reykjavik area.
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.
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 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 guide
DyrhólaeyPlan your Dyrhólaey visit: upper and lower viewpoints, the lighthouse, summer puffins, paid parking, walking routes and seasonal access restrictions.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
Lakagígar (Laki Craters)One of the highlights of the Icelandic highlands is the dramatic Laki crater row. Get all the logistic and driving tips.Highlands · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Gullfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Laugavegur Trail · Mývatn
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