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Iceland Ring Road Expedition · 10 days

Embark on the ultimate Icelandic odyssey along the legendary Ring Road. This comprehensive journey traverses dramatic fjords, glacial lagoons, and volcanic landscapes, capturing the raw, untamed spirit of the Land of Fire and Ice.

10days
29stops
1723km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Bláskógabyggð · Vík · Höfn · Seyðisfjörður · Mývatn · Akureyri · Blönduós · Snæfellsbær · Reykjavík — start in Selfoss, end in Grindavík.

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. 12:00
    ⭐ Strokkur Geysir
  4. 11 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    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. 12:00
    ⭐ Skógafoss
  4. 33 km · 21m
  5. 15:00
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
DAY03

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Diamond Beach

195 km · 2h 12m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon· start
  2. 123 km · 1h 17m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jökulsárlón
  4. 0.7 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

225 km · 2h 22m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Vestrahorn· start
  2. 68 km · 43m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 82 km · 52m
  5. 15:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
DAY05

Stuðlagil Canyon → Hverir Geothermal Area

212 km · 2h 15m driving · Overnight in Hverir Geothermal Area
  1. 09:00
    Stuðlagil Canyon· start
  2. 105 km · 1h 7m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Dettifoss
  4. 33 km · 21m
  5. 15:00
    Hverir Geothermal Area· overnight
DAY06

Grjótagjá Cave → Akureyri

72 km · 53m driving · Overnight in Akureyri Church
  1. 09:00
    Grjótagjá Cave· start
  2. 37 km · 24m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Goðafoss Waterfall
  4. 30 km · 19m
  5. 15:00
    Akureyri Church· overnight
DAY07

Húsavík → Hvítserkur

258 km · 2h 43m driving · Overnight in Hvítserkur
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Húsavík Harbor· start
  2. 86 km · 54m
  3. 12:00
    Siglufjörður
  4. 108 km · 1h 9m
  5. 15:00
    Hvítserkur· overnight
DAY08

Kirkjufell Mountain → Arnarstapi

243 km · 2h 33m driving · Overnight in Arnarstapi
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Kirkjufell Mountain· start
  2. 42 km · 26m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpalónssandur Beach
  4. 16 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Arnarstapi· overnight
DAY09

Hraunfossar → Hallgrímskirkja

252 km · 2h 39m driving · Overnight in Hallgrímskirkja
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Hraunfossar· start
  2. 25 km · 16m
  3. 12:00
    Deildartunguhver
  4. 76 km · 48m
  5. 15:00
    Hallgrímskirkja· overnight
DAY10

Harpa Concert Hall → Blue Lagoon

48 km · 40m driving
  1. 09:00
    Harpa Concert Hall· start
  2. 47 km · 30m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Blue Lagoon
Heads Up
  • Book Blue Lagoon and glacier tours at least 2-3 months in advance.
  • Weather changes rapidly; always check road.is and vedur.is before driving.
  • A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended for gravel roads and peace of mind.
  • Respect all safety barriers at waterfalls and cliffs; the wind can be extreme.