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Henriette's 10 day travel guide to Iceland

This 10-day high-paced Ring Road adventure is tailored for your 4x4, incorporating your pre-booked accommodations and a self-driven journey through the Highlands. Focusing on Iceland's raw nature, it prioritizes moderate hikes and scenic drives over pre-booked tours or hot springs.

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  1. Arrival, Reykjanes Geothermal & South Coast WaterfallsDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-12

    Arrival, Reykjanes Geothermal & South Coast Waterfalls

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  2. Canyons, Glaciers & Icebergs to HöfnDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-13

    Canyons, Glaciers & Icebergs to Höfn

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
  3. East Coast Drive & Hengifoss HikeDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-14

    East Coast Drive & Hengifoss Hike

    4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsSeyðisfjörður
  4. From Fjords to Geothermal PowerDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-15

    From Fjords to Geothermal Power

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
  5. Whales & Waterfalls to the Northern CapitalDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-16

    Whales & Waterfalls to the Northern Capital

    6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
  6. Westward Bound on the Ring RoadDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-17

    Westward Bound on the Ring Road

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHúsafell
  7. Snæfellsnes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-09-18

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    7 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHellissandur
  8. Kirkjufell & Glymur Waterfall HikeDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-09-19

    Kirkjufell & Glymur Waterfall Hike

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsMosfellsbær
  9. Golden Circle ClassicsDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-09-20

    Golden Circle Classics

    6 stops3 hours hrsReykjavik
  10. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-21

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    2 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik

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