Iceland Ring Road Expedition

A comprehensive 10-day journey circumnavigating the island via Route 1. Experience the Golden Circle, the dramatic South Coast glaciers, the remote East Fjords, and the volcanic wonders of Lake Mývatn and Snæfellsnes.

Reykjavik -> Vík -> Egilsstaðir -> Akureyri -> Snæfellsnes -> Reykjavik

• Blue Lagoon
• Strokkur Geysir
• Skógafoss
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Vestrahorn Mountain
• Dettifoss
• Goðafoss Waterfall
• Hvítserkur Rock Formation

1. Arrival and the Blue Lagoon Ritual

   • Keflavík International Airport

     Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, IS

   • Blue Lagoon

     Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Suðurnes, IS

   • Reykjavik Old Town

     Reykjavik Old Town, Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

2. The Golden Circle Highlights

   • Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre

     Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

   • Strokkur Geysir

     Strokkur Geysir, Haukadalur, Suðurland, IS

   • Gullfoss Falls

     Gullfoss Falls, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

3. Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

   • Seljalandsfoss

     Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland, IS

   • Skógafoss

     Skógafoss, Skógar, Suðurland, IS

   • Reynisfjara Beach

     Reynisfjara Beach, Vík, Suðurland, IS

4. Glaciers and Floating Icebergs

   • Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

     Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland, IS

   • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

     Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Höfn, Austurland, IS

   • Diamond Beach

     Diamond Beach, Höfn, Austurland, IS

5. The Winding East Fjords

   • Vestrahorn Mountain

     Vestrahorn Mountain, Höfn, Austurland, IS

   • Djúpivogur

     Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Austurland, IS

   • Egilsstaðir Visitor Center

     Egilsstaðir Visitor Center, Egilsstaðir, Austurland, IS

6. Volcanic Power of the North

   • Dettifoss

     Dettifoss, Vatnajökull National Park, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Hverir Geothermal Area

     Hverir Geothermal Area, Reykjahlíð, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Mývatn Nature Baths

     Mývatn Nature Baths, Reykjahlíð, Norðurland eystra, IS

7. Waterfall of Gods and Akureyri

   • Goðafoss Waterfall

     Goðafoss Waterfall, Fnjóskadalur, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Akureyri Botanical Garden

     Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Akureyri City Center

     Akureyri City Center, Akureyri, Norðurland eystra, IS

8. Trolls and Canyons of the West

   • Hvítserkur Rock Formation

     Hvítserkur Rock Formation, Blönduós, Norðurland vestra, IS

   • Kolugljúfur Canyon

     Kolugljúfur Canyon, Víðidalstunga, Norðurland vestra, IS

   • Stykkishólmur Harbor

     Stykkishólmur Harbor, Stykkishólmur, Vesturland, IS

9. The Snæfellsnes Magic

   • Kirkjufellsfoss

     Kirkjufellsfoss, Grundarfjörður, Vesturland, IS

   • Arnarstapi Cliff Viewpoint

     Arnarstapi Cliff Viewpoint, Arnarstapi, Vesturland, IS

   • Búðakirkja Black Church

     Búðakirkja Black Church, Búðir, Vesturland, IS

10. Reykjavik Finale and Departure

    • Hallgrímskirkja

      Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

    • Laugavegur Shopping Street

      Laugavegur Shopping Street, Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

    • Keflavík International Airport

      Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, IS

• Check road.is and vedur.is daily for updated wind and weather conditions.
• Book the Blue Lagoon and glacier tours at least 2-3 months in advance.
• Rental cars must have gravel insurance (GP) and sand/ash protection (SAAP).
• Gas stations are sparse in the East Fjords; refuel whenever you reach half a tank.