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J's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This high-paced 7-day Ring Road itinerary is crafted for your October adventure in a 4x4. It covers Iceland's iconic circle, from the South Coast's glaciers to the East's fjords and the North's geothermal fields, including all your requested activities like glacier hiking, an ice cave tour, and whale watching. While the Highlands are inaccessible in October, the shorter days offer a great chance to hunt for the Northern Lights each evening.

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 Glacier AdventureDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Glacier Adventure

    6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black SandsDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black Sands

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsVík
  3. Ice Exploration and Glacial WondersDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Ice Exploration and Glacial Wonders

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  4. Scenic Fjords and Coastal VillagesDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Scenic Fjords and Coastal Villages

    6 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  5. Lunar Landscapes and Powerful FallsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Lunar Landscapes and Powerful Falls

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  6. From Northern Capital to ReykjavikDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    From Northern Capital to Reykjavik

    6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Whale Watching and City DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Whale Watching and City Departure

    5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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