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A 13-day road trip around Iceland's Ring Road, featuring major natural landmarks, highland exploration in Landmannalaugar via super-jeep tours, glacier activities, and cultural sites. The itinerary covers southern, eastern, northern, and western regions before ending in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 13-day route for a real client's August 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.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival and drive to accommodation.
Options for self-drive (via F-roads) or guided super-jeep tour.
Full day covering Golden Circle highlights.
South coast exploration ending in Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
Visiting major glaciers and lagoons.
Heading north towards Egilsstadir.
Exploring North East landscapes.
Full day dedicated to the Myvatn area.
Moving towards Northern capital.
City day in Akureyri.
Heading southwards.
Final full day before Reykjavik.
Reykjavik city tour and flight preparation.
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
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
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
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
Merkurker canyonPlan Merkurker Ravine near Þórsmörk in South Iceland, with practical advice on F249 access, river crossings, hiking difficulty, timing, safety and stays.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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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