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 starting in Keflavik, exploring the South Coast, Highlands (via bus/guided tours), East Fjords, North Iceland, and returning to Reykjavik. The itinerary relies on 4x4 vehicles for F-roads and includes numerous hiking activities and sightseeing stops.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 14-day route for a real client's July trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar and 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.
Arrival day, stay in Keflavik.
Pick up rental cars, hike to Reykjadalur hot river, visit Kerid crater.
Drive to Landmannalaugar via F-roads. Loop hike or Blahnjukur hike. Return via non-river crossing route.
Option A: Self-guided bus trip to Thorsmork. Option B: Westman Islands ferry, RIB boat tour, Puffin lookout.
Golden Circle area tour.
Drive through Thingvellir, continue to West Iceland waterfalls.
Travel along the North route.
Hike Mount Sulur, visit Forest Lagoon.
Visit Dettifoss waterfall, whale watching in Husavik.
Touring Mývatn area and canyon hike.
East Iceland scenic drives.
Iceberg lagoon and Skaftafell park.
Full day South Coast exploration.
Visit Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja, Perlan, and 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.
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
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
SigöldugljúfurSigöldugljúfur is a highland canyon with waterfalls above turquoise water. Learn about the F-road access, fords and rim viewpoint before a summer visit.Highlands · 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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Dimmuborgir · Stuðlagil Canyon · Hengifoss · Djúpivogur · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Svínafellsjökull · Skaftafell · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Dyrhólaey · Skógafoss · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Reykjavik
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