Ring Road With the Highlands and the Westman Islands
Overnights in Keflavík, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Akureyri and 1 more, with Súlur Hike, Forest Lagoon and Hveravellir on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real June trip.
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A 15-day road trip starting in Keflavik, traversing the South Coast, highlands, Westman Islands, East fjords, and North Iceland before ending back near Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-day route for a real client's June trip: Ring Road With the Highlands and the Westman Islands. 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 and overnight.
Exploring Reykjavik and driving to the South.
Trip to Landmannalaugar.
Day trip to the Westman Islands.
Exploring Vik area.
Exploring canyons.
Glacier and lagoon day.
Driving the East fjords.
Exploring Mývatn area.
Northern canyons.
Whale watching in Akureyri.
Relaxing in the North.
Highland exploration.
Golden Circle day.
Departure day.
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.
Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal AreaPlan a visit to Krýsuvík–Seltún on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with advice on access, parking, walking routes, safety, winter conditions, and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Lake KleifarvatnVisit Lake Kleifarvatn on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on Road 42, parking, short walks, winter driving, safety and nearby stops.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · 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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Gullfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik · Mývatn
Overnights in Keflavík, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Akureyri and 1 more, with Súlur Hike, Forest Lagoon and Hveravellir on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real June trip.
Overnights in Keflavík, Hella, Vík, Egilsstaðir and Varmahlíð, with Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Hveravellir and Kerlingarfjöll on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
Overnights in Hella, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður and 4 more, with Petra's Stone Collection, Mývatn Nature Baths and Hvítserkur on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real July trip.
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