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 campervan trip around Iceland from 5 October to 19 October, combining the main natural sights, waterfalls, nature walks, hot springs and guided off-road tours.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 14-day route for a real client's October trip: Ring Road With Þórsmörk. 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.
Landing and check-in at the hotel.
Campervan pickup in the morning.
Snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.
Organized day trip to Þórsmörk.
Visiting the famous natural sights of the south.
Continue driving east.
A busy day of sights in the Vatnajökull area.
Touring the East Fjords.
A calmer day in the fjords area.
Drive north and nature walks.
The Mývatn area.
A day full of northern sights.
Drive back toward the west.
End of the trip in the Reykjavík area.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Thorsmork Travel GuidePlan a safe visit to Þórsmörk in South Iceland, including 4x4 vehicle access, river warnings, summer buses, Super Jeep tours and the best hikes.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
GljúfrabúiGljúfrabúi, Iceland's secret canyon waterfall just 500m from Seljalandsfoss. Learn how to find it, what to bring, best times to visit, and how to combine both falls in one South Coast stop.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 · Skaftafell · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Vök Baths · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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