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Iceland Ring Road Highlights · 7 days
Experience the raw power of the Land of Fire and Ice. This journey covers the iconic Golden Circle, the dramatic South Coast, the serene East Fjords, and the volcanic wonders of Lake Mývatn before returning to Reykjavík.
7days
21stops
1288km
Day 1: Þingvellir National Park → Strokkur Geysir → Gullfoss Falls
41min · 60km3 stops
Þingvellir National Park
09:00 – 11:00
31min · 49km
Strokkur Geysir
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 11km
Gullfoss Falls
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Seljalandsfoss → Skógafoss → Reynisfjara Beach
1h 40min · 158km3 stops
Seljalandsfoss
09:00 – 11:00
19min · 30km
Skógafoss
12:00 – 14:00
21min · 33km
Reynisfjara Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon → Diamond Beach
2h 12min · 195km3 stops
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
1h 17min · 123km
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.7km
Diamond Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Vestrahorn → Djúpivogur → Seyðisfjörður
2h 22min · 225km3 stops
Vestrahorn
09:00 – 11:00
43min · 68km
Djúpivogur
12:00 – 14:00
52min · 82km
Seyðisfjörður
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Dettifoss → Hverir Geothermal Area → Goðafoss Waterfall
2h 22min · 225km3 stops
Dettifoss
09:00 – 11:00
21min · 33km
Hverir Geothermal Area
12:00 – 14:00
26min · 41km
Goðafoss Waterfall
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Akureyri Church → Glaumbær Farm → Hvítserkur
1h 47min · 170km3 stops
Akureyri Church
09:00 – 11:00
49min · 78km
Glaumbær Farm
12:00 – 14:00
39min · 62km
Hvítserkur
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Deildartunguhver → Hallgrímskirkja → Blue Lagoon
2h 41min · 255km3 stops
Deildartunguhver
09:00 – 11:00
48min · 76km
Hallgrímskirkja
12:00 – 14:00
29min · 46km
Blue Lagoon
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check road.is daily for wind warnings and closures, even in summer.
- 2. Pre-book Blue Lagoon and glacier tours well in advance.
- 3. Weather changes rapidly; pack waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots.
- 4. F-roads require a 4x4 vehicle; stick to Route 1 for this itinerary.