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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

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Bláskógabyggð · Vík í Mýrdal · Höfn · Seyðisfjörður · Akureyri · Blönduós — start in Bláskógabyggð, end in Grindavík.

DAY01

Þingvellir National Park → Gullfoss Falls

60 km · 41m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss Falls
  1. 09:00
    Þingvellir National Park· start
  2. 49 km · 31m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Strokkur Geysir
  4. 11 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Gullfoss Falls· overnight
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

158 km · 1h 40m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 19m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Skógafoss
  4. 33 km · 21m
  5. 15:00
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
DAY03

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Diamond Beach

195 km · 2h 12m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon· start
  2. 123 km · 1h 17m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  4. 0.7 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

225 km · 2h 22m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Vestrahorn· start
  2. 68 km · 43m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 82 km · 52m
  5. 15:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
DAY05

Dettifoss → Goðafoss Waterfall

225 km · 2h 22m driving · Overnight in Goðafoss Waterfall
  1. 09:00
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 33 km · 21m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Hverir Geothermal Area
  4. 41 km · 26m
  5. 15:00
    Goðafoss Waterfall· overnight
DAY06

Akureyri → Hvítserkur

170 km · 1h 47m driving · Overnight in Hvítserkur
  1. 09:00
    Akureyri Church· start
  2. 78 km · 49m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Glaumbær Farm
  4. 62 km · 39m
  5. 15:00
    Hvítserkur· overnight
DAY07

Deildartunguhver → Blue Lagoon

255 km · 2h 41m driving
  1. 09:00
    Deildartunguhver· start
  2. 76 km · 48m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Hallgrímskirkja
  4. 46 km · 29m
  5. 15:00
    Blue Lagoon
Heads Up
  • Check road.is daily for wind warnings and closures, even in summer.
  • Pre-book Blue Lagoon and glacier tours well in advance.
  • Weather changes rapidly; pack waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots.
  • F-roads require a 4x4 vehicle; stick to Route 1 for this itinerary.