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Iceland Ring Road · 8 days

Embark on a family-friendly adventure around the legendary Route 1. This journey balances Iceland's dramatic waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and glacial lagoons with accessible stops and gentle walks perfect for travelers of all ages.

8days
24stops
1411km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Bláskógabyggð · Vík í Mýrdal · Höfn · Egilsstaðir · Mývatn · Akureyri · Borgarnes — start in Bláskógabyggð, end in Reykjavík.

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. 09:31
    ⭐ Strokkur Geysir
  4. 11 km · 10m
  5. 11:11
    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. 09:19
    ⭐ Skógafoss
  4. 33 km · 21m
  5. 11:10
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

195 km · 2h 12m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 46 km · 29m
  3. 09:29
    ⭐ Jökulsárlón
  4. 0.7 km · 10m
  5. 11:09
    Diamond Beach· overnight
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Egilsstaðir

225 km · 2h 22m driving · Overnight in Egilsstaðir
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 68 km · 43m
  3. 09:43
    ⭐ Djúpivogur
  4. 82 km · 52m
  5. 12:05
    Egilsstaðir· overnight
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn

168 km · 1h 54m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 09:00
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 33 km · 21m
  3. 09:21
    Hverir
  4. 2.6 km · 10m
  5. 10:31
    ⭐ Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
DAY06

Goðafoss Waterfall → Akureyri

153 km · 1h 37m driving · Overnight in Akureyri Botanical Garden
  1. 09:00
    Goðafoss Waterfall· start
  2. 50 km · 31m
  3. 09:31
    ⭐ Húsavík Harbor
  4. 64 km · 41m
  5. 11:42
    Akureyri Botanical Garden· overnight
DAY07

Glaumbær Farm & Museum → Borgarnes

300 km · 3h 9m driving · Overnight in Borgarnes
  1. 09:00
    Glaumbær Farm & Museum· start
  2. 62 km · 39m
  3. 09:39
    ⭐ Hvítserkur
  4. 160 km · 1h 41m
  5. 12:50
    Borgarnes· overnight
DAY08

Deildartunguhver → Hallgrímskirkja

152 km · 1h 36m driving
  1. 09:00
    Deildartunguhver· start
  2. 25 km · 16m
  3. 09:16
    ⭐ Hraunfossar
  4. 93 km · 59m
  5. 11:45
    Hallgrímskirkja
Heads Up
  • Check road.is daily for wind and weather alerts, as conditions change rapidly.
  • Book glacier lagoon boat tours and whale watching in advance for family slots.
  • Keep children away from the water's edge at Reynisfjara due to dangerous sneaker waves.
  • Ensure your rental car is a 4WD if you plan any slight detours off the main Ring Road.