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A 16-night self-drive tour of Iceland in July, covering the South Coast, highlands (Landmannalaugar, Laki), East Fjords, and North Iceland, ending in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 16-day route for a real client's July 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 and car pickup.
Hrunalaug is a natural hot spring.
Suggests taking car on ferry.
Requires 4x4. Includes F208 and F224.
Full day of sightseeing on the South Coast.
Katla ice cave is guided by super jeep.
DAY 7Organized tour to Laki.
Jokulsarlon boat/kayak options.
East Fjords route.
Myvatn area exploration.
Whale watching in Husavik.
North Iceland tour.
Seal watching opportunities.
Includes Vidgelmir lava cave.
Return to Reykjavik.
Final day in the capital.
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
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
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
Brúarfoss WaterfallBrúarfoss waterfall really is that blue! Your complete guide to visiting Iceland's most vividly colored waterfall on the Golden Circle.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
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
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
Heimaey (Westman Islands)Discover Heimaey in Iceland's Westman Islands. Plan your ferry, find the best puffin viewpoints, hike Eldfell volcano and explore the island's attractions.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Stuðlagil Canyon · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Husafell Canyon Baths · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Perlan · Reykjavik
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