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14 day travel guide to Iceland

This 14-day Ring Road itinerary is designed for a relaxed exploration of Iceland in April. It balances iconic sights with your specific interests, including whale watching, horseback riding, and a unique ice cave tour, while allowing for moderate hikes and potential Northern Lights viewing.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes PeninsulaDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes Peninsula

    5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Reykjavik City & Sea LifeDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Reykjavik City & Sea Life

    6 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. The Essential Golden CircleDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    The Essential Golden Circle

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  4. South Coast Waterfalls and Icelandic HorsesDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    South Coast Waterfalls and Icelandic Horses

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  5. Black Sands & Glacial IceDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Black Sands & Glacial Ice

    4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
  6. Canyons and Glacier ViewsDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Canyons and Glacier Views

    4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  7. Icebergs and Diamond Beach WondersDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Icebergs and Diamond Beach Wonders

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  8. Coastal Drive through the EastfjordsDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Coastal Drive through the Eastfjords

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  9. Lunar Landscapes and Geothermal PowerDAY 9

    Day 9 · Day 9

    Lunar Landscapes and Geothermal Power

    6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsMývatn
  10. Myths, Legends, and the Capital of the NorthDAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Myths, Legends, and the Capital of the North

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  11. Tröllaskagi Peninsula and Historic FarmsDAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Tröllaskagi Peninsula and Historic Farms

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHvammstangi
  12. Journey into SnæfellsnesDAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Journey into Snæfellsnes

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  13. Coastal Wonders and Fjord RelaxationDAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Coastal Wonders and Fjord Relaxation

    6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  14. Departure from KeflavikDAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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