Welcome to my 10-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary, where I'll take you day-by-day through all our incredible stops along Route 1.
After dreaming of visiting Iceland for ages, my partner and I finally made it a reality in June 2023, traveling 17,000 km from Australia.
Stepping onto the land I had only seen in my favourite sci-fi movies felt surreal!
This comprehensive Iceland Ring Road Itinerary aims to cut down your research time and help you make the most of your own Icelandic adventure.
Whether you’re planning your first trip or looking to revisit Iceland, our itinerary and tips will ensure you have an unforgettable experience.
ABOUT THIS RING ROAD ITINERARY
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This itinerary is ideal if you plan to rent a standard campervan, as it avoids all F-Roads and is suitable for non-4WD vehicles.
Iceland’s Ring Road spans 1,322 km, but with at least 10 days, you can extend your trip to include destinations like the Golden Circle, Reykjanes Peninsula, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, or Húsavík, creating a 2,000 km loop.
Reflecting on our journey, I can confidently say that 10 days provided ample time to explore the main highlights of Iceland’s Ring Road.
However, as an enthusiast of day hikes and more in-depth exploration beyond typical tourist spots, I would add a few extra days to the itinerary if I had the chance to do it again.
This video was created with an intention to to help you to start planning your ultimate Iceland Road Trip! 🚐✨ #Iceland #RingRoad #Campervan #TravelGuide #RoadTrip #Adventure #icelandtravel #icelandtrip #icelandlove
LINKS:
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Nissan NV200 Campervan Tour:
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Full trail guide with additional stops, maps and photos:
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This Iceland Ring Road itinerary is best suited for the warmer part of the holiday season when the days are longer, providing you with around 20 hours of daylight.
With this extended daylight, you’ll have the flexibility to adjust your traveling pace according to your needs.
TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 - Iceland Ring Road Intro
00:50 - Iceland Ring Road Map
01:28 - Iceland Hiking Trails
02:45 - DAY 1: Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon
05:14 - DAY 2: Golden Circle
08:42 - DAY 3: Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss
10:50 - DAY 4: Reynisfjara & Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
14:24 - DAY 5: Vatnajökull, Jokulsarlon & Vestrahorn
16:29 - DAY 6: East Iceland
17:58 - DAY 7: North East Iceland
20:30 - DAY 8: Lake Mývatn & North West Iceland
22:39 - DAY 9: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
24:03 - DAY 10: Glymur Waterfall & Reykjavik
25:28 - Add To Your Ring Road Trip
27:43 - Iceland Ring Road Trip Cost
FULL LIST OF OUR RING ROAD STOPS:
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✅ DAY 1: Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon
1. Bridge Between Continents (Midlina)
2. Gunnuhver Hot Springs
3. Reykjanes Lighthouse & Valahnúkamöl
4. Blue Lagoon
5. Strandakirkja Camping
✅ DAY 2: Golden Circle
1. Thingvellir National Park
2. Brúarfoss Waterfall
3. Gullfoss Waterfall
4. Geysir
✅ DAY 3: Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss
1. Kerid Crater
2. Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi
3. Skógafoss & Skógá Trail Hike
✅ DAY 4: Reynisfjara & Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
1. Kvernufoss
2. Sólheimajökull Glacier
3. Dyrhólaey
4. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
5. Vik & Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach
6. Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
7. Skaftafell Campground
✅ DAY 5: Vatnajökull, Jokulsarlon & Vestrahorn
1. Vatnajökull Glacier Hike
2. Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
3. Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach
4. Stokksnes & Vestrahorn
✅ DAY 6: East Iceland
1. Viking Village in Vestrahorn
2. Hvalnes Lighthouse
3. Lækjavik & Fauskasandur
4. Folaldafoss Waterfall
5. Atlavik Campground
✅ DAY 7: North East Iceland
1. Hengifoss Waterfall
2. Studlagil Canyon
3. Krafla (Víti) Crater
4. Hverir Geothermal Area
5. Hlíð Mývatn Campground
✅ DAY 8: Lake Mývatn & North West Iceland
1. Hverfjall Crater
2. Skútustaðagígar Craters
3. Goðafoss Waterfall
4. Akureyri
5. Þingeyraklausturskirkja Church
6. Kirkjufell
7. Hellissandur
✅ DAY 9: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
1. Djúpalónssandur Beach
2. Lóndrangar Cliffs
3. Arnarstapi
4. Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge
5. Bjarnarfoss Waterfall
6. Ytri Tunga
✅ DAY 10: Glymur Waterfall & Reykjavik
1. Glymur Waterfall
2. Reykjavik
✅ Add to Your Ring Road Trip: Bonus Stops
1. Seltún Geothermal Area
2. Inside the Volcano Tour
3. Silfra Diving / Snorkeling Day Tour
4. Þakgil & Katla Ice Cave
5. Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)
6. Landmannalaugar
7. The Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
8. Múlagljúfur Canyon
9. Husavik
10. Sky Lagoon
Music credits: 🙏
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🎵 Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
🎵 Bihler - [ Ссылка ]
