Ring Road With the Highlands
Overnights 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.
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A 12-night camper trip around the Ring Road starting and ending near Keflavik airport. The itinerary covers the South coast, East Fjords, and North Iceland, featuring hot springs, waterfalls, geological sites, and glacier activities.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's March trip: the Full Ring Road. 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.
Overnight at Aurora Keflavik.
Includes visit to Laugaras Lagoon (bookable).
Snowmobile tour at Langjokull from Gullfoss.
Multiple waterfall and sightseeing stops.
Super jeep tour to Vatnajokull glacier for ice cave visit.
Exploring East Fjords.
Includes Vok Baths.
Visiting volcanic areas around Myvatn.
Includes whale watching in Husavik and Myvatn Nature Baths.
Packed day of sightseing in the North.
Includes Vidgelmir lava cave.
Includes Hvammsvik hot springs.
Final day in Reykjavik 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.
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
Laugarás LagoonTake a break from the Golden Circle drive and just soak for a while. Laugarás Lagoon keeps it simple with $39^circtext{C}$ water, a view of the Hvítá River, and a layout that actually works for everyone.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
Snowmobile on LangjokullLevel up your Golden Circle trip with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier. Gear provided—just bring your driver’s license!Golden Circle · 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 · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Perlan · Laugavegur Trail · Myvatn · Reykjavik
Overnights 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.
Overnights 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.
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík, Höfn and Akureyri, with Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant, Glymur and Hveravellir on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
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