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-day trip circling Iceland starting in late February. The itinerary focuses on nature sights, geothermal spas, and cultural landmarks in Reykjavik, the South Coast, East Fjords, and North Iceland, utilizing rental cars and local accommodation.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 14-day route for a real client's February trip: Ring Road With Snæfellsnes. 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 in Iceland, picking up the rental car and driving to Reykjavik.
Choice between whale watching and a geothermal lagoon, followed by preparation for Shabbat.
Shabbat walking day in Reykjavik.
Departure at 09:00 for the Golden Circle loop.
Includes a snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Icelandic Lava Show in Vik.
Visiting glacier lagoons and canyon viewpoints.
Scenic drive through East Fjords.
Arriving in the Myvatn area.
Heading towards Akureyri for Shabbat.
Shabbat in Akureyri.
Driving north towards Hvammstangi.
Exploration of lava caves and volcanic craters.
Coastal sightseeing in the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Relaxing in baths before airport 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.
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
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 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
The Secret LagoonThe Secret Lagoon is Iceland's oldest pool (1891) and is naturally replacing its water every 24 hours. a rustic, low-key alternative to the busier Golden Circle spas.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
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 · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Inside the Volcano · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik · Myvatn
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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