Ring Road With the Highlands
Overnights in Keflavík, Vík and Akureyri, with Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real July trip.
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A 14-night road trip following the Ring Road, starting and ending at Keflavik airport. The itinerary covers Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, the South Coast to Vik, the East Fjords, and North Iceland, including a 4x4 excursion to the highlands (Landmannalaugar).
An Iceland trip expert planned this 14-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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Arrival at 18:30.
Perlan visit includes an ice cave tour.
Driving towards Hella area.
Full day covering Golden Circle sites.
Requires 4x4. Includes Highland visit.
Focused on waterfalls and coastal cliffs.
Visiting Lava Show and canyons.
Glacier activities.
East coast exploration.
Traveling north.
Visiting Mývatn area geothermal sites.
Deep dive into Mývatn volcanic features.
Traversing the north.
Departure from Keflavik.
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.
Laugavegur TrailPlan Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail with a four-day itinerary, huts and camping, buses, river crossings, packing advice, costs and the extension to Skógar.Highlands · Read the guide
PerlanReykjavík's coolest museum sitting under a giant glass dome. Ice caves, Northern Lights shows, glacier exhibits, and a 360° viewing deck all in one spot.Reykjavik & Capital Region · Read the guide
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · Read the guide
HveragerðiThe town of Hveragerði, just 45 minutes away. from Reykjavik you'll find the Reykjadalur hot river hike, and a practical stop between Reykjavík and the Golden Circle.South Iceland · 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
Urriðafoss WaterfallUrriðafoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall by volume - and one of its best-kept secrets. Discover how to get there, when to visit, and what to expect.South Iceland · 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
Brúarfoss WaterfallBrúarfoss waterfall really is that blue! Your complete guide to visiting Iceland's most vividly colored waterfall on the Golden Circle.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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Geysir Geothermal Area · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Snowmobile on Vatnajokull · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · 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 · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik · Lake Mývatn
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