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A 16-day self-drive itinerary covering a full ring road circuit and deep excursions into the Icelandic highlands using 4x4 vehicles. The route includes major landmarks such as Landmannalaugar, Westman Islands, South Coast waterfalls, glacier lagoons, Eastfjords, Myvatn lake, and the Golden Circle, with an emphasis on hot springs, unique landscapes, and active exploration.
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 day, stay in Keflavik.
Exploration of Reykjanes peninsula and Reykjavik landmarks.
Long day into the highlands. Requires 4x4.
Requires ferry booking for vehicle.
Coastal sightseeing and cliff trails.
DAY 6Requires 4x4 for Thakgil access.
Glacier and lagoon exploration.
Scenic fjord drive.
Active geothermal area.
Exploration of northern canyons.
Coastal town visit and wildlife.
Hiking and spa relaxation.
Major highland day. Requires 4x4.
DAY 14Returning to Golden Circle area.
Final sightseeing 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.
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
Laugavegur TrailPlan Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail with a four-day itinerary, huts and camping, buses, river crossings, packing advice, costs and the extension to Skógar.Highlands · 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 · Diamond Beach · Höfn · 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 · Gullfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik
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