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A 14-night trip traveling the full ring road of Iceland, starting and ending at Keflavik airport. The itinerary includes visits to the southern coast, the central highlands (Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjoll), the east, and the north, finishing in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 14-day route for a real client's July trip: Ring Road With the Highlands. 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 the evening, overnight stay near the airport.
Driving tour of Reykjanes peninsula and visiting Kerid crater.
Driving to Landmannalaugar, hiking in the area.
Focus on southern coast sites.
Exploring Vik area and Zipline tour.
DAY 6Hiking in Thakgil and visiting scenic canyons and glaciers.
DAY 7Visiting glacier lagoons and scenic spots in the east.
East Iceland scenic drive.
North Iceland geothermal areas.
Exploring Myvatn area and Akureyri.
Adventure in the Central Highlands (Kjölur route).
Golden Circle route.
Golden Circle sites and drive to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik city tour 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.
Gunnuhver Hot SpringsVisit Gunnuhver Hot Springs on the Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on road access, walking time, geothermal safety, and nearby stops for road trips.Reykjanes Peninsula · 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
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 guide
Solheimajokull Glacier HikeStrap on crampons and walk across one of Iceland's most stunning glaciers. Experience breathtaking ice formations, deep crevasses, and dramatic South Coast scenery on this unforgettable guided glacier adventure.South Iceland · Read the guide
DyrhólaeyPlan your Dyrhólaey visit: upper and lower viewpoints, the lighthouse, summer puffins, paid parking, walking routes and seasonal access restrictions.South Iceland · Read the guide
Reynisfjara Black Sand BeachVisit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near Vík. Updated beach access, sneaker wave warnings, basalt columns, parking fees and practical visitor tips.South Iceland · Read the guide
Þakgil (Thakgil) CanyonExplore Þakgil (Thakgil) near Vík, Iceland. Learn about Road 214, campsite prices, cabins, scenic hiking trails, the dining cave and the best time to visit.South Iceland · Read the guide
Fjaðrárgljúfur CanyonVisit Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon in Iceland. Discover the walking trail, viewpoints, parking fees, directions from Vík and tips for planning your visit.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Gullfoss Waterfall · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Geysir Geothermal Area · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Reykjanes volcano
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