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A comprehensive, fast-paced 20-day road trip of Iceland, starting and ending near Keflavik, traversing the South Coast, exploring the central Highlands using F-roads, covering the East Fjords, North Iceland, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula before concluding in Reykjavík.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 19-day route for a real client's September trip: Ring Road With the Highlands 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.
Arrival and overnight near the airport.
Visit hot springs and lake areas.
Accessing Landmannalaugar via F208 and F224.
DAY 4Long day of driving in the Highlands.
Visiting Thorsmork area.
Zipline in Vik and glacier activities.
DAY 7Hiking in Thakgil.
Driving to Laki craters.
Coastal drive and glacier lagoon.
Eastern Iceland exploration.
Hike to Storurd.
Exploring Myvatn area.
Northern canyon tour.
Whale watching in Akureyri.
Highlands crossing via 35F.
Golden Circle tour.
Visiting lava caves.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Ending with Hvammsvik hot springs and Reykjavík.
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
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
Hella & HvolsvöllurHella and Hvolsvöllur guide: South Iceland towns, the LAVA centre, Njáls saga links and Katla UNESCO Global Geopark.South Iceland · Read the guide
Háifoss WaterfallHáifoss is a major waterfall on the Fossá in Iceland's interior valley. Get access tips, details on the nearby twin fall Granni and cliff-edge safety advice.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
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
Seljalandsfoss WaterfallVisit Seljalandsfoss in Iceland. Learn how to walk behind the waterfall, explore nearby Gljúfrabúi, check parking fees and avoid the crowds.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Thorsmork Travel Guide · Merkurker canyon · Gígjökull Glacier Guide · Stakkholtsgjá Canyon: Hiking, Access and Safety. · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Solheimajokull Glacier Hike · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Lakagígar (Laki Craters) · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Hveravellir Hot Springs Reserve · Kerlingarfjöll: Hveradalir Hikes, Roads & Where to Stay · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Laugavegur Trail · Myvatn
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