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A 13-day road trip around Iceland starting from Keflavik, covering the South Coast, Highlands (Landmannalaugar and Thakgil), East Fjords, North Iceland (Myvatn, Akureyri, Husavik), and finishing in Reykjavik. The itinerary includes major waterfalls, geothermal areas, volcanic sites, and whale watching.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's July 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.
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Overnight in Keflavik area.
Stay in Hella.
Entry to Landmannalaugar area via F-roads. Stay in Hella.
Overnight in Vik.
DAY 5Thakgil requires 4x4. Icelandic Lava Show in Vik.
Overnight in Hofn.
Overnight in Egilsstadir.
Overnight in Myvatn area.
Overnight in Akureyri.
Overnight near Husafell/Reykholt.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
City exploration.
Overnight near Keflavik 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.
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
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 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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Husafell Canyon Baths · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Sky Lagoon · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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