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A comprehensive Iceland trip combining the Ring Road with the highlands, volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs, from landing on 5.9 to the flight home on 19.9.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-day route for a real client's September 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.
Overnight at Aurora Keflavík
Note the special driving instructions due to closed roads
Advance parking reservation required in the reserve
Suitable clothing for the ice cave is required
DAY 5Meeting point detailed on the tickets
Note the lagoon boat tour options
A very busy day
Avoid road F905 where possible
A day with lots of walking
RIB boat tour
4x4 vehicle required
Busy day at tourist sites
Guided tour of the lava cave
Drive to Reykjavík at the end of the day
Car return at the airport and flight
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
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
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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Forest Lagoon · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Husafell Canyon Baths · Laugavegur Trail · Lake Mývatn
15 days Expert-builtOvernights in Keflavík, Selfoss, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir and 3 more, with Hveravellir, Kerlingarfjöll and Hverfjall on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real June trip.
15 days Expert-builtOvernights 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.
15 days Expert-builtOvernights 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.
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