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An 18-day road trip starting August 7th, covering the South Coast, Central Highlands (Landmannalaugar, Kerlingarfjöll), Westman Islands, and the East Fjords, ending back in Reykjanes.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 17-day route for a real client's August 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.
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Late night arrival.
Geothermal walk at Krysuvik and visiting Kerid crater.
Requires 4x4. Visiting Landmannalaugar reserves.
Ferry crossing to Westman Islands.
Includes glacier hike at Solheimajokull.
DAY 6Thakgil requires 4x4.
Kayaking at Jokulsarlon lagoon.
Drive through East Fjords.
Visiting Vok Baths.
Drive to Myvatn area.
Visiting major northern waterfalls.
Driving across the North.
Cross-island driving via F35.
Includes snowmobile tour on Langjokull.
Return to the capital area.
Menningarnott cultural festival day.
Final day tour on the peninsula before departure.
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
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
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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Heimaey (Westman Islands) · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · 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 · Hellisheiði Power Plant (Geothermal Exhibition) · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Perlan · Gunnuhver Hot Springs · Myvatn area · Reykjavik · Reykjanes peninsula
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