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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This action-packed 7-day Ring Road itinerary is perfect for your adventurous family. We'll circle the entire island, hitting iconic waterfalls, glaciers, and geothermal wonders, including your requested Solheimajokull glacier hike and the thrilling Vík Lava Show.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival and Waterfall WondersDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Waterfall Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHella
  2. Glaciers, Black Sand, and FireDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Glaciers, Black Sand, and Fire

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
  3. Canyons, Glaciers, and Diamond SandsDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Canyons, Glaciers, and Diamond Sands

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
  4. Eastfjords Coastal Drive & Hengifoss HikeDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive & Hengifoss Hike

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  5. Geothermal Wonders of North IcelandDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Geothermal Wonders of North Iceland

    6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  6. Northern Capital and Journey to ReykjavikDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Northern Capital and Journey to Reykjavik

    6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjavik Exploration and DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Reykjavik Exploration and Departure

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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