A complete circumnavigation of Iceland, covering the volcanic south, the icy east, and the geothermal north. Route: Reykjavík → Golden Circle → Vík → Jökulsárlón → Egilsstaðir → Mývatn → Akureyri → Reykjavík Jun-Aug = endless daylight, all roads open. Dec-Feb = aurora season but Ring Road sections close in storms. Daily daylight: Jun ~21h, Dec ~4h. Plan accordingly.
7days
25stops
1465drive km
Trip Highlights
Covers all major regions
Diverse landscapes daily
Well-paved main roads
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Estimated Cost
Car Rental & Gas · Based on a standard 4x4$900
Lodging · Mid-range hotels/guesthouses$1600
Food · Mix of grocery and dining$700
Money Savers
1Buy groceries at Bónus or Krónan
2Bring a reusable water bottle (tap water is elite)
3Rent a campervan to combine transport and lodging