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A 15-day road trip through Iceland starting in August, covering the Reykjanes peninsula, the South Coast, exploring the central highlands including Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjöll, and completing the Ring Road back to the airport.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-day route for a real client's August 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.
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DAY 1Arrival in the evening.
Exploring Reykjanes peninsula and driving towards Hella.
Requires 4x4 and parking reservation in Landmannalaugar.
Requires booking glacier walk/climb in advance.
Focus on coast and Vik sightseeing.
DAY 6Thakgil road requires 4x4.
DAY 7Boat tours at Fjallsárlón and glacial lagoon sights.
Vok Baths require advance booking.
Myvatn area exploration.
Dettifoss accessible from east or west.
Whale watching from Akureyri.
Central highlands crossing.
Snowmobile tour on Langjökull.
Buggy adventure followed by historic Thingvellir.
Final day in Reykjavik before airport return.
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
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Laugarás LagoonTake a break from the Golden Circle drive and just soak for a while. Laugarás Lagoon keeps it simple with $39^circtext{C}$ water, a view of the Hvítá River, and a layout that actually works for everyone.Golden Circle · 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 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
Solheimajokull Glacier HikeStrap on crampons and walk across one of Iceland's most stunning glaciers. Experience breathtaking ice formations, deep crevasses, and dramatic South Coast scenery on this unforgettable guided glacier adventure.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · 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 · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Perlan · Lake Myvatn · Reykjavik
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