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A 15-night high-paced 4x4 trip around Iceland starting from Keflavik, traversing the South Coast, exploring the central Highlands (Landmannalaugar, Thorsmork, Askja, Laki), driving up through the East Fjords, exploring the North, and ending with a final day in Reykjavik before flying out.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-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 day, stay in Keflavik.
Start of road trip.
Requires 4x4 for river crossings.
Requires 4x4.
Requires 4x4.
Includes glacier ice cave tour.
Requires 4x4 or guided tour to Laki.
Kayaking mentioned at Jokulsarlon.
Scenic fjord drive.
Requires 4x4.
Includes Myvatn Earth Lagoon.
Visiting North landmarks.
Requires 4x4 for F-roads.
Golden Circle tour.
Final day in Reykjavik before 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
Inside the VolcanoDescend 120 meters into a dormant volcano's magma chamber by cable car — a once-in-a-lifetime journey inside the earth that no other place on the planet offers.Reykjavik & Capital Region · 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
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
Merkurker canyonPlan Merkurker Ravine near Þórsmörk in South Iceland, with practical advice on F249 access, river crossings, hiking difficulty, timing, safety and stays.Highlands · Read the guide
Stakkholtsgjá Canyon: Hiking, Access and Safety.Plan Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in Þórsmörk: F249 access, river-crossing risks, hiking difficulty, seasonal conditions, timing, and transport choices for hikers.Highlands · 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
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Landmannalaugar · Sigöldugljúfur · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Askja Caldera · 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 · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic Lake · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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