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A comprehensive 19-day tour around Iceland starting and ending near Keflavik airport. The itinerary covers the South Coast, Central Highlands (via super-jeep), East Fjords, North Iceland (Myvatn and Akureyri areas), and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, concluding with Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 19-day route for a real client's July trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar and Snæfellsnes. 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.
DAY 1Arrival and sleep near the airport.
Exploring Reykjanes peninsula before heading to Selfoss.
Golden Circle loop.
Guided super-jeep tour to the highlands.
South coast waterfalls and museum.
Katla ice cave tour booked.
Driving towards the Southeast.
Scenic drive through East Fjords.
DAY 9Puffin viewing at Borgarfjörður Eystri.
Entering the volcanic areas around Myvatn.
Myvatn local sights and hot springs.
Exploring Northern Iceland.
Heading towards Akureyri.
Drive towards West Iceland.
Visiting lava caves and Snaefellsnes towns.
Full exploration of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Returning to the capital.
Nearby excursions and museums in Reykjavik.
Final activities before flying 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.
Gunnuhver Hot SpringsVisit Gunnuhver Hot Springs on the Reykjanes Peninsula with practical advice on road access, walking time, geothermal safety, and nearby stops for road trips.Reykjanes Peninsula · Read the guide
Skálholt Historical SiteSkálholt was Iceland's religious and political capital for 700 years. Discover the history, the crypt, and why this quiet cathedral deserves more than a passing glance.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
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
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
Friðheimar Tomato FarmVisit Friðheimar Tomato Farm: Dine in geothermal greenhouses, taste famous soup, and meet Icelandic horses. A Golden Circle must!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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Skógar Museum · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Katla Ice Cave · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Seyðisfjörður: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go · Borgarfjörður Eystri · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dimmuborgir · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dettifoss · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Husafell Canyon Baths · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Laugavegur Trail · Reykjadalur Hot Spring: 2 Hikes to Iceland’s Thermal River · Perlan · Sky Lagoon · Myvatn · Reykjavik
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