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Bethany's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This high-paced 7-day itinerary completes Iceland's full Ring Road, a journey packed with diverse landscapes. It incorporates your requests for a glacier hike, whale watching, and unique local experiences, alongside moderate hikes. To fit the entire loop and a day in Reykjavik into one week, this plan prioritizes the iconic coastal route over a dedicated Highlands excursion.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival & Golden Circle HighlightsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Golden Circle Highlights

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Volcanic ShowDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Volcanic Show

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  3. Canyons, Icebergs & Diamond BeachDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Canyons, Icebergs & Diamond Beach

    7 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
  4. Scenic Fjordland TraverseDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Scenic Fjordland Traverse

    6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  5. Lunar Landscapes & Geothermal PowerDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Lunar Landscapes & Geothermal Power

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
  6. North Coast to Capital RelaxationDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    North Coast to Capital Relaxation

    5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Whales, Culture & DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Whales, Culture & Departure

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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