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A 16-night self-drive tour of Iceland, starting in late June and continuing into July. The itinerary covers the Reykjanes peninsula, the South Coast including Landmannalaugar (via guided super-jeep tour) and Lakagígar (via guided tour), the East Fjords, and the North. Accommodation is in hotels and guesthouses.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 17-day route for a real client's June 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 overnight in Keflavik near the airport.
Car pickup followed by visits to Krysuvik and Kleifarvatn, spa visit at Laugarás Lagoon.
Classic Golden Circle tour.
Includes the volcano interior tour.
Landmannalaugar visit, utilizing guided super-jeep options for highland access.
Day trip to Westman Islands.
Full day along the South Coast.
DAY 8Guided excursion to Laki craters.
Exploration of glacier regions and lagoons.
Heading through the East Fjords towards Egilsstadir.
Continued Eastern region exploration.
Regional exploration and thermal bathing.
Exploration of volcanic northern regions.
Visit to Akureyri and whale watching.
Lava cave expedition in Vidgelmir.
Return towards the capital city.
Final day activities around Reykjavik and Reykjanes.
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
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
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
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
Urriðafoss WaterfallUrriðafoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall by volume - and one of its best-kept secrets. Discover how to get there, when to visit, and what to expect.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Hella & Hvolsvöllur · Landmannalaugar · Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Heimaey (Westman Islands) · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · 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 · Perlan · Gunnuhver Hot Springs · Reykjavik
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