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Sarah's 12 day travel guide to Iceland

This 12-day high-paced self-drive itinerary completes Iceland's full Ring Road in summer. It balances iconic natural wonders with your requested activities like a glacier hike, whale watching, and museum visits, including several moderate hikes to satisfy your adventurous spirit.

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  1. Arrival in Iceland & Reykjavik ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-06-13

    Arrival in Iceland & Reykjavik Exploration

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Reykjavik City Exploration and Marine LifeDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-06-14

    Reykjavik City Exploration and Marine Life

    4 stops0 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-06-15

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
  4. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier AdventureDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-06-16

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  5. Black Sand Beaches and Hidden CanyonsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-06-17

    Black Sand Beaches and Hidden Canyons

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  6. Skaftafell Hike & Glacier Lagoon WondersDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-06-18

    Skaftafell Hike & Glacier Lagoon Wonders

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsHöfn
  7. Eastfjords Scenic Drive and Hengifoss HikeDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-06-19

    Eastfjords Scenic Drive and Hengifoss Hike

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  8. Basalt Canyons and Dettifoss PowerDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-06-20

    Basalt Canyons and Dettifoss Power

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
  9. Volcanic Wonders of Lake MývatnDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-06-21

    Volcanic Wonders of Lake Mývatn

    7 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsMývatn
  10. Waterfall of the Gods and the Capital of the NorthDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-06-22

    Waterfall of the Gods and the Capital of the North

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  11. Lava Waterfalls and Return to the PeninsulaDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-06-23

    Lava Waterfalls and Return to the Peninsula

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
  12. Departure from KeflavikDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-06-24

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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