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A 12-night road trip across Iceland, primarily using campsites. The itinerary covers major natural sites from Reykjanes to the East Fjords, North Iceland, and high-altitude areas like Landmannalaugar and Þakgil, featuring geothermal areas, waterfalls, glaciers, and canyon hiking.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's September 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.
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DAY 1Arrival at night.
Driving day with nature stops.
Highland access day, long driving day.
Includes glacier hike and exploring Thakgil.
DAY 5Nature and canyon focused.
Glacier lagoon day.
Visiting Vok Baths in the East.
Myvatn area exploration.
Waterfall and canyon day.
Exploring Akureyri and surrounding.
Passing through the highlands to Geysir area.
Golden circle route.
Final day, flight home.
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.
Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal AreaPlan a visit to Krýsuvík–Seltún on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with advice on access, parking, walking routes, safety, winter conditions, and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · 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
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · 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
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
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
Solheimajokull Glacier HikeStrap on crampons and walk across one of Iceland's most stunning glaciers. Experience breathtaking ice formations, deep crevasses, and dramatic South Coast scenery on this unforgettable guided glacier adventure.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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Skaftafell · Múlagljúfur Canyon · 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 · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Laugavegur Trail · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Sky Lagoon · Lake Myvatn
13 days Expert-builtOvernights in Flúðir, Laugarvatn, Varmahlíð, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and 2 more, with Petra's Stone Collection, Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real September trip.
13 days Expert-builtOvernights in Vík, Seyðisfjörður, Húsavík, Akureyri and Blönduós, with FlyOver Iceland, Mývatn Nature Baths and Sólheimajökull on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
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