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A 17-day intensive road trip across Iceland, covering the Ring Road and major highland excursions like Landmannalaugar. Includes multiple adventure activities, geothermal baths, and cultural sites.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 17-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.
Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.
Arrival and transit to Selfoss.
Hike to Reykjadalur takes about 1.25 hours.
Buggy adventure is in Haukadalur. Depart Thingvellir by 11:30.
Requires 4x4. Book parking in Landmannalaugar in advance.
Use 'Boat tour among the icebergs' for RIB boat tour as per instructions.
Ice cave tour at Katla requires super jeep.
Zipline in Vik.
Kayaking at Jokulsarlon lagoon.
Snowmobile on Vatnajokull requires valid driver license.
Vok Baths thermal pool.
Dettifoss access via east or west side.
Whale watching in Husavik.
Grjotagja cave exploration.
Long driving day.
Vatnshellir lava cave.
Hvammsvik thermal baths.
Departure from Keflavik in the evening.
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
Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal RiverHike to Reykjadalur's natural hot river. Discover how to find the perfect soak temp, navigate the 3km mountain trail, and bathe safely in Iceland's Steam Valley.Golden Circle · 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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Heimaey (Westman Islands) · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Skógafoss · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Snowmobile on Vatnajokull · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Vatnshellir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Perlan · Myvatn
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