Iceland Ring Road: The Ultimate 10-Day Loop

A comprehensive journey around the entire Ring Road, balancing iconic South Coast waterfalls and glacial lagoons with the volcanic wonders of the North and the remote tranquility of the East Fjords.

• Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre
• Skógafoss
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Vestrahorn Mountain
• Stuðlagil Canyon
• Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
• Húsavík Harbour
• Stykkishólmur

1. Arrival and the Golden Circle Wonders

   • Keflavík International Airport

     Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, Suðurnes, IS

   • Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre

     Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

   • Geysir Geothermal Area

     Geysir Geothermal Area, Haukadalur, Suðurland, IS

   • Gullfoss Falls

     Gullfoss Falls, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

2. South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sands

   • Seljalandsfoss

     Seljalandsfoss, Þórsmerkurvegur, Suðurland, IS

   • Skógafoss

     Skógafoss, Skógar, Suðurland, IS

   • Reynisfjara Beach

     Reynisfjara Beach, Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland, IS

   • Vík í Mýrdal

     Vík í Mýrdal, Vík, Suðurland, IS

3. Glaciers and Floating Icebergs

   • Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park

     Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell, Austurland, IS

   • Fjallsárlón Iceberg Lagoon

     Fjallsárlón Iceberg Lagoon, Öræfi, Austurland, IS

   • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

     Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Höfn, Austurland, IS

   • Höfn í Hornafirði

     Höfn í Hornafirði, Höfn, Austurland, IS

4. The Dramatic East Fjords Drive

   • Vestrahorn Mountain

     Vestrahorn Mountain, Stokksnes, Austurland, IS

   • Djúpivogur

     Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Austurland, IS

   • Egilsstaðir

     Egilsstaðir, Egilsstaðir, Austurland, IS

5. Canyons and Powerful Waterfalls

   • Stuðlagil Canyon

     Stuðlagil Canyon, Egilsstaðir, Austurland, IS

   • Dettifoss Waterfall

     Dettifoss Waterfall, Vatnajökull National Park, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Mývatn Nature Baths

     Mývatn Nature Baths, Mývatn, Norðurland eystra, IS

6. Volcanic Landscapes of Lake Mývatn

   • Hverir Geothermal Area

     Hverir Geothermal Area, Mývatn, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

     Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Mývatn, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Goðafoss Waterfall

     Goðafoss Waterfall, Fosshóll, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Akureyri City Center

     Akureyri City Center, Akureyri, Norðurland eystra, IS

7. Whales and the Northern Coast

   • Húsavík Harbour

     Húsavík Harbour, Húsavík, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Siglufjörður

     Siglufjörður, Siglufjörður, Norðurland eystra, IS

   • Varmahlíð

     Varmahlíð, Varmahlíð, Norðurland vestra, IS

8. Heading West to Snæfellsnes

   • Hvítserkur Rock Formation

     Hvítserkur Rock Formation, Blönduós, Norðurland vestra, IS

   • Stykkishólmur

     Stykkishólmur, Stykkishólmur, Vesturland, IS

   • Grundarfjörður

     Grundarfjörður, Grundarfjörður, Vesturland, IS

9. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula Loop

   • Kirkjufell Mountain

     Kirkjufell Mountain, Grundarfjörður, Vesturland, IS

   • Djúpalónssandur Beach

     Djúpalónssandur Beach, Snæfellsbær, Vesturland, IS

   • Arnarstapi

     Arnarstapi, Arnarstapi, Vesturland, IS

   • Borgarnes

     Borgarnes, Borgarnes, Vesturland, IS

10. Reykjavík and the Blue Lagoon

    • Hallgrímskirkja

      Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

    • Blue Lagoon

      Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Suðurnes, IS

    • Keflavík International Airport

      Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, Suðurnes, IS

• Check road.is and vedur.is daily for wind and weather alerts, even in summer.
• Pre-book the Blue Lagoon and glacier tours at least 4-6 weeks in advance.
• F-roads are restricted to 4WD vehicles; this route stays on the paved Ring Road.
• Gas stations are sparse in the East Fjords; refill whenever your tank is half empty.