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Gabel's 17 day travel guide to Iceland

This 17-day self-drive itinerary is crafted for your advanced hiking interests and 4x4 capabilities, covering the full Ring Road and the remote Westfjords. It incorporates your pre-booked accommodations and activities, from the dramatic cliffs of the Westfjords to a glacier hike on the South Coast, culminating in a relaxing soak and exploration of Reykjavik.

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The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival and Coastal Drive to BorgarnesDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-07-03

    Arrival and Coastal Drive to Borgarnes

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
  2. Journey Through 'Iceland in Miniature'DAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-07-04

    Journey Through 'Iceland in Miniature'

    7 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsStykkishólmur
  3. Ferry Crossing to the Westfjords & Látrabjarg CliffsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-07-05

    Ferry Crossing to the Westfjords & Látrabjarg Cliffs

    4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsFlókalundur
  4. Coastal Drive to ÍsafjörðurDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-07-06

    Coastal Drive to Ísafjörður

    6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsÍsafjörður
  5. Westfjords Exploration: Ísafjarðardjúp's Coastal CharmsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-07-07

    Westfjords Exploration: Ísafjarðardjúp's Coastal Charms

    3 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsÍsafjörður
  6. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve ExpeditionDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-07-08

    Hornstrandir Nature Reserve Expedition

    1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsÍsafjörður
  7. Ísafjörður Culture and Scenic ViewsDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-07-09

    Ísafjörður Culture and Scenic Views

    3 stops0 hours 40 mins hrsÍsafjörður
  8. From Westfjords to SiglufjörðurDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-07-10

    From Westfjords to Siglufjörður

    5 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsSiglufjörður
  9. Tröllaskagi Peninsula & AkureyriDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-07-11

    Tröllaskagi Peninsula & Akureyri

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
  10. Diamond Circle Wonders & Mývatn GeothermalDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-12

    Diamond Circle Wonders & Mývatn Geothermal

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
  11. From Geothermal to Fjords: East Iceland's WondersDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-13

    From Geothermal to Fjords: East Iceland's Wonders

    3 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  12. Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Glacier ViewsDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-07-14

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Glacier Views

    7 stops7 hours 30 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  13. Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-07-15

    Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsVík
  14. South Coast Waterfalls & Highlands GatewayDAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-07-16

    South Coast Waterfalls & Highlands Gateway

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsHella
  15. Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite MountainsDAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-07-17

    Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  16. Golden Circle Wonders & Hvammsvik RelaxationDAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-07-18

    Golden Circle Wonders & Hvammsvik Relaxation

    6 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  17. Capital Sights & DepartureDAY 17

    Day 17 · 2026-07-19

    Capital Sights & Departure

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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