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Around Iceland · Ring Road

A complete circuit from the south coast through the Eastfjords and back across the north.

  • 7–10 days
  • Round trip from Reykjavík
Open in the plannerGuide at Visit Iceland

An editable route outline, with towns to keep the full circuit in order. Overnight stays and day-by-day plans are yours to choose.

The stops

  1. ReykjavíkStart · Capital region
  2. SeljalandsfossNature · 45 min visit

    See a slender waterfall drop from the cliffs. When the path is open, a loop leads behind the falling water.

  3. VíkOn the way
  4. Skaftafell · visitor areaNature · 2 hr visit

    Explore walking routes and glacier-shaped scenery in the Skaftafell area.

  5. Jökulsárlón · lagoon parkingNature · 1 hr visit

    View floating icebergs where the glacier lagoon meets the coast.

  6. HöfnOn the way
  7. BreiðdalsvíkOn the way
  8. ReyðarfjörðurOn the way
  9. EgilsstaðirOn the way
  10. Mývatn · ReykjahlíðOn the way
  11. AkureyriOn the way
  12. ReykjavíkBack where you started

Durations are planning suggestions. Driving times depend on the season and road conditions; the planner calculates the drive for your version of the route.

Places on this route

NatureSeljalandsfoss45 min visitNatureSkaftafell2 hr visitNatureJökulsárlón glacial lagoon1 hr visit

More longer trips

2 daysThe Snæfellsnes PeninsulaCircle the glacier peninsula through coastal villages and sculpted lava shores.1–2 days · one wayGlaciers & LagoonsContinue east from Vík for glacier walks, drifting ice, and the harbour at Höfn.2 daysThe Diamond CircleA northern loop of canyon trails, powerful waterfalls, and the Mývatn landscape.