Iceland Ring Road 7D
A complete circumnavigation of Iceland, covering the dramatic South Coast, the lonely East Fjords, and the volcanic North.
KEF Airport → Golden Circle → Vík → Höfn → Seyðisfjörður → Mývatn → Akureyri → Reykjavík → KEF
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Dettifoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Beach
- Mývatn Nature Baths
The Golden Circle
Start your journey from KEF Airport and head straight into the heart of Iceland's most famous geological wonders.
Þingvellir National Park
Walk through the Almannagjá gorge where the North American and Eurasian plates drift apart.
Geysir Hot Springs
Watch Strokkur erupt every 5-10 minutes, sending boiling water 30 meters into the air.
Gullfoss Falls
Feel the mist from the 'Golden Falls' as the Hvítá river plunges into a deep canyon.
Selfoss
A convenient hub to stock up on supplies and rest before heading to the South Coast.
South Coast Waterfalls
Drive along the dramatic southern coastline featuring towering cliffs and black sand beaches.
Seljalandsfoss
Follow the slippery path to walk entirely behind the waterfall for a unique perspective.
Skógafoss
Climb the 500+ steps to the top for a view of the coastline and the river above.
Reynisfjara Beach
Explore basalt columns and sea stacks, but stay far back from the 'sneaker waves'.
Vík í Mýrdal
The southernmost village in Iceland, famous for its red-roofed church on the hill.
Glaciers & Lagoons
Witness the power of ice as you approach the Vatnajökull glacier region.
Skaftafell
Hike to Svartifoss, the waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns.
Fjallsárlón
A quieter, more intimate glacier lagoon where the ice wall is very close.
Jökulsárlón
Massive icebergs break off the glacier and float toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Diamond Beach
Crystal clear ice chunks wash up on the black sand like giant diamonds.
The East Fjords
Navigate the winding coastal roads of the East, passing through sleepy fishing villages.
Vestrahorn
The 'Batman Mountain' reflected in the tidal flats of Stokksnes beach.
Djúpivogur
Check out the 'Eggin í Gleðivík'—34 oversized stone eggs representing local birds.
Seyðisfjörður
Walk the rainbow path to the blue church in Iceland's most artistic fjord town.
Mývatn & Geothermal Power
Head north to the volcanic landscapes of Lake Mývatn and the powerful Dettifoss.
Dettifoss
Witness the raw power of Europe's most voluminous waterfall from the west bank.
Hverir
Walk among bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles in this Martian landscape.
Mývatn Nature Baths
Relax in the milky blue alkaline waters with views over the lava fields.
Goðafoss
The 'Waterfall of the Gods' where Iceland's conversion to Christianity was sealed.
The Capital of the North
Explore Akureyri before making the long trek back toward the west.
Akureyri
Visit the botanical gardens or the iconic church in Iceland's second-largest city.
Glaumbær
See perfectly preserved 18th-century turf houses and learn about rural life.
Hvítserkur
A 15-meter high basalt stack that looks like a dragon drinking from the sea.
West Iceland & Return
Complete the loop by exploring the waterfalls of the West before returning to the airport.
Hraunfossar
Series of waterfalls streaming out of a lava field into the turquoise river.
Deildartunguhver
Europe's most powerful hot spring, providing heat for nearby towns.
Reykjavík
A quick stop for a hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu and a look at Hallgrímskirkja.
Keflavík Airport
Return your rental car and catch your evening flight home.
- Weather changes every 5 minutes
- Gas stations are sparse in the East
- F-roads are off-limits for 2WD cars
- Day 2: hotel change (Selfoss or Hella → Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Höfn ~121km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
- Day 3: Fjallsárlón → Jökulsárlón ferry transit only 1.5h — allow ≥2h door-to-door
- Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 5: intercity transfer (Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður → Lake Mývatn or Akureyri ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
- Day 6: hotel change (Lake Mývatn or Akureyri → Blönduós or Laugarbakki) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 7: intercity transfer (Blönduós or Laugarbakki → Airport Area ~102km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
- Day 7: Reykjavík → Keflavík Airport flight transit only 2.5h — allow ≥5h door-to-door