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An 18-night camper-van road trip around Iceland starting from Keflavik, covering the Golden Circle, Landmannalaugar, South Coast, East Fjords, North Iceland, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and ending in Reykjavik. The trip focuses on nature, hiking, geothermal hot springs, and outdoor activities.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 19-day route for a real client's September 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.
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DAY 1Arrival and overnight stay near the airport.
Pick up camper-van, grocery shopping, hiking to Reykjadalur, visiting Kerid, and staying at Hvolsvollur campsite.
Self-drive or optional super-jeep tour to Landmannalaugar. Overnight back at the previous campsite.
Visiting major Golden Circle sites, snowmobiling on Langjökull, and soaking in Hrunalaug hot spring.
Exploring waterfalls on the South Coast, beach visit, and driving to Þakgil campsite.
DAY 6Hiking in Þakgil and visiting the lava show in Vik.
Visiting Fjadrargljufur canyon, hiking in Skaftafell, and visiting Svinafellsjokull glacier viewpoint.
Ice cave tour in Vatnajökull, visiting Jokulsarlon lagoon, Diamond beach, and canyon.
Drive through East Fjords, visiting coastal points, several waterfalls, and Vök geothermal baths.
Visiting Stuðlagil canyon, driving to Dettifoss waterfall, and visiting Asbyrgi canyon.
Further hiking in Asbyrgi and visiting the town of Husavik.
Whale watching in Husavik, visiting volcanic sites around Krafla/Mývatn, and bathing in nature baths.
Exploring Mývatn area, driving to Akureyri, and visiting waterfalls.
Drive towards the west, visiting canyon sites and volcanic craters.
Visiting Vidgelmir lava cave, hiking near Husafell, and visiting Hraunfossar waterfalls.
Exploring Snæfellsnes Peninsula including Stykkisholmur and Kirkjufell mountain.
Driving around Snæfellsnes glacier, visiting several waterfalls and coastal sites.
Final day activity including seal watching, volcano hike, and sky lagoon bath before arriving in Reykjavik.
City tour of Reykjavik, visiting key landmarks, and returning the camper-van for the flight out.
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.
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
HveragerðiThe town of Hveragerði, just 45 minutes away. from Reykjavik you'll find the Reykjadalur hot river hike, and a practical stop between Reykjavík and the Golden Circle.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 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
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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Geysir Geothermal Area · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Skógafoss · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Earth Lagoon – Myvatn · Dimmuborgir · 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 · Sky Lagoon · Laugavegur Trail · Perlan
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