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An 18-night summer road trip around Iceland, covering the South Coast, Highlands (Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk), East Fjords, North Iceland, and Reykjanes. The itinerary involves significant hiking, visiting glaciers, geothermal areas, and volcanoes.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 18-day route for a real client's July 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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Overnight near the airport.
Overnight in Selfoss.
Overnight in Selfoss area.
Self-guided bus trip to Thorsmork.
Overnight in Selfoss area.
Overnight in Selfoss area.
Overnight in Vik.
Overnight in Vik.
Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Overnight in Hofn.
Overnight in Egilsstadir.
DAY 12Overnight in Egilsstadir.
Overnight in Husavik.
Overnight in Husavik.
Overnight in Akureyri.
Overnight in Varmahlid.
Overnight in Borgarnes.
End of trip, flight home.
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
Snowmobile on LangjokullLevel up your Golden Circle trip with a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier. Gear provided—just bring your driver’s license!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
Thorsmork Travel GuidePlan a safe visit to Þórsmörk in South Iceland, including 4x4 vehicle access, river warnings, summer buses, Super Jeep tours and the best hikes.Highlands · 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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Sigöldugljúfur · Heimaey (Westman Islands) · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Skógafoss · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Kirkjubæjarklaustur · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Sky Lagoon · Reykjavik
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