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A 15-day loop around Iceland starting with landing, continuing through the Geysir area, the Landmannalaugar reserve, the South Coast, the East Fjords, Lake Mývatn and the north of the island, and ending in Reykjavík. The trip combines 4x4 driving, snowmobile tours, ice caves and hot spring visits.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 15-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar and Snæfellsnes. 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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Arrival day.
A busy day in the Golden Circle area.
Drive to Landmannalaugar.
Day trip along the South Coast.
Trip to Katla ice cave.
Viewing the glacier lagoon.
Passing through the Eastfjords.
DAY 8A quiet day in Seyðisfjörður.
Trip around the Lake Mývatn area.
Trip to the Dettifoss area.
Busy day heading to the north of the island.
Drive along the north coast.
Arrival on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Long driving day back to Reykjavík.
End of the trip near the airport.
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.
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
Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting TipsVisiting Thingvellir National Park? Plan your Golden Circle stop with parking fees, walking routes, winter advice, and tips on how much time to allow.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Snowmobile on LangjokullLevel up your Golden Circle trip with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier. Gear provided—just bring your driver’s license!Golden Circle · Read the guide
Friðheimar Tomato FarmVisit Friðheimar Tomato Farm: Dine in geothermal greenhouses, taste famous soup, and meet Icelandic horses. A Golden Circle must!Golden Circle · Read the guide
The Secret LagoonThe Secret Lagoon is Iceland's oldest pool (1891) and is naturally replacing its water every 24 hours. a rustic, low-key alternative to the busier Golden Circle spas.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Forest Lagoon · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Laugavegur Trail · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Lake Kleifarvatn · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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