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A 17-day Icelandic ring-road itinerary covering major landmarks, the Golden Circle, South Coast, Eastfjords, and North Iceland, including a visit to the Landmannalaugar highlands.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 16-day route for a real client's August trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar 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.
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Arrival and first day exploring Reykjavik surroundings.
Full day exploring the Golden Circle.
Full day in Westman Islands. Ferry transport required.
Highland day. 4x4 recommended for F-roads.
Day focused on South Coast highlights.
Adventure and hiking day in Vik area.
Long day of travel towards Hofn.
Scenic drive along the Eastfjords.
Full day hiking in the East.
Crossing to Northern Iceland.
Focus on Northern waterfalls and whale watching.
Exploring the Myvatn area and Akureyri.
Scenic day in North-Western Iceland.
Geological exploration in the West.
Concluding the active part of the trip.
Reykjavik city exploration.
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
PerlanReykjavík's coolest museum sitting under a giant glass dome. Ice caves, Northern Lights shows, glacier exhibits, and a 360° viewing deck all in one spot.Reykjavik & Capital Region · 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
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
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: Hella & Hvolsvöllur · Landmannalaugar · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Borgarfjörður Eystri · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · 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 · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Laugavegur Trail · Lake Myvatn · Reykjavik
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