Ring Road With the Highlands and the Westman Islands
Overnights in Keflavík, Selfoss, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn and 6 more, with Súlur Hike, Hjörleifshöfði and Hverfjall on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real July trip.
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A 19-day tour around Iceland starting from June 17th, covering the South Coast, Westman Islands, Highlands (Landmannalaugar), Mývatn, East Fjords, and Snæfellsnes, ending on July 4th.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 18-day route for a real client's June 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 in Reykjavik, car pickup.
Exploring Reykjavik city center and visiting Sky Lagoon.
Golden Circle route including a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.
Ferry to Westman Islands, boat tour, and museum visit.
Exploring Landmannalaugar region. Parking reservation required for Landmannalaugar.
Exploring waterfalls and beaches along the South Coast.
Day trip to Thakgil and lava exhibition in Vik.
Visiting canyons and glacier hiking in Skaftafell.
Visiting glacier lagoons and Vestrahorn.
Scenic drive through East Fjords.
Relaxing day in Seydisfjordur or puffin tour in Borgarfjörður eystri.
Visiting Stuðlagil and geothermal areas near Mývatn.
Visiting powerful waterfalls and Mývatn Earth Lagoon.
Heading north, whale watching in Akureyri.
Driving toward West Iceland.
Lava cave tour and canyon hikes.
Exploring Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Final day, relaxing in hot springs 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.
Laugavegur TrailPlan Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail with a four-day itinerary, huts and camping, buses, river crossings, packing advice, costs and the extension to Skógar.Highlands · Read the guide
Sky LagoonWhat to Expect When Visiting Sky Lagoon, Iceland's stunning geothermal pool overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean.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
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
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
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 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: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Gígjökull Glacier Guide · Skógafoss · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Skaftafell · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Husafell Canyon Baths · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Krýsuvík–Seltún Geothermal Area · Lake Kleifarvatn · Reykjavík · Mývatn
Overnights in Keflavík, Selfoss, Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Höfn and 6 more, with Súlur Hike, Hjörleifshöfði and Hverfjall on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real July trip.
Overnights in Keflavík, Hella, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir and 2 more, with Heiðmörk, Gunnuhver Hot Springs and Hveravellir on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real August trip.
Overnights in Selfoss, Vík, Egilsstaðir, Húsavík and Stykkishólmur, with Hjörleifshöfði, Hellnar and Arnarstapi on the way. Planned by an Iceland expert for a real July trip.
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