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A 27-night comprehensive Iceland trip covering the full ring road and Westfjords, including guided tours to the highlands and various nature activities.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 28-day route for a real client's August trip: Ring Road With the Highlands and the Westfjords. 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 at 19:00, pickup car, drive to Reykjavík.
Full day in Reykjavík.
Drive towards Hella.
Highland day, F-roads required.
Guided bus trip to Thorsmork.
Travel along South Coast to Vik.
DAY 7Visit to Thakgil canyon.
Hiking in Skaftafell.
Lagoon tours.
Vok Baths.
Hiking in Storurd.
Geo Sea baths.
Whale watching.
Day at Lake Myvatn.
Heading towards Varmahlid.
Grettir's pool.
Entry into Westfjords.
DAY 18Ferry required.
Waterfall sightseeing.
End of Westfjords loop, ferry to Stykkisholmur.
Walking in Stykkisholmur.
Kirkjufell photo spot.
Vatnshellir cave tour.
Coastal walk.
Husafell area.
Off-road driving.
Snowmobile tour.
Final day, 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
PerlanReykjavík's coolest museum sitting under a giant glass dome. Ice caves, Northern Lights shows, glacier exhibits, and a 360° viewing deck all in one spot.Reykjavik & Capital Region · 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
Urriðafoss WaterfallUrriðafoss is Iceland's most powerful waterfall by volume - and one of its best-kept secrets. Discover how to get there, when to visit, and what to expect.South Iceland · 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 guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Thorsmork Travel Guide · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Gljúfrabúi · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Þakgil (Thakgil) Canyon · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Skaftafell · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Höfn · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Borgarfjörður Eystri · Stuðlagil Canyon · Dettifoss · Húsavík · Dimmuborgir · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Family Rafting – Varmahlíð · Vatnshellir Lava Cave · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Husafell Canyon Baths · Snowmobile on Langjokull · Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting Tips · Brúarfoss Waterfall · Geysir Geothermal Area · Gullfoss Waterfall · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavík
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