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Iceland Ring Road Adventure

Circle the whole island on Route 1 — waterfalls, black-sand beaches, glaciers, and geothermal lagoons in 8 self-drive days.

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8 days

ReykjavikVíkHöfnAkureyri4 destinations

1 memberSmall group

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~$2,430

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8 days

Duration

4 cities

Reykjavik, Vík, Höfn, Akureyri

About this trip

Drive the whole island

Iceland's Ring Road (Route 1) loops the entire country past its greatest hits. Rent a car, pack layers, and chase waterfalls.

Highlights

  • Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss
  • Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls
  • Reynisfjara black-sand beach at Vík
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
  • Lake Mývatn and Akureyri in the north

Best season: June–August for the midnight sun.

Itinerary preview

  1. Mon

    Sep 14

    Reykjavik

    Rental 4x4 (8 days)

    10:00 AM – 11:00 AMKeflavík Airport

    Blue Lagoon geothermal spa

    2:00 PM – 5:00 PMGrindavík

    Dinner at the Old Harbour

    7:30 PM – 9:30 PMReykjavik

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Route map

  1. Reykjavik
  2. Vík
  3. Höfn
  4. Akureyri

Estimated costs

$2,310 – $2,550