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Iceland 7-Day Ring Road Adventure
Iceland · $3,800–$6,200
Epic week-long road trip around Iceland's complete Ring Road. Experience Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, Glacier Lagoon, East Fjords, Lake Myvatn, and North Iceland. Includes dramatic waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier lagoons, geothermal hot springs, and Northern Lights hunting.
Trip highlights
- Complete Ring Road circuit
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Multiple iconic waterfalls
- Black sand beaches
- Northern Lights opportunity (Sept-Apr)
- Blue Lagoon spa
7-day itinerary summary
Arrival & Golden Circle
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08:00
Car Rental Pickup
Pick up 4WD rental car
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10:00
Þingvellir National Park
Walk between tectonic plates
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13:00
Geysir Geothermal Area
See Strokkur geyser erupt
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15:00
Gullfoss Waterfall
Massive two-tiered waterfall
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17:00
Blue Lagoon Stop
Optional soak before Reykjavik
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20:30
Reykjavik Dinner
Seafood dinner in city center
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Beach
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09:00
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Walk behind cascading falls
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10:30
Skógafoss Waterfall
Climb stairs for view from top
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13:00
Lunch in Vik
Soup & bread at local cafe
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14:30
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Basalt columns and sea stacks
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17:00
Check-in Vik Area
Countryside guesthouse
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21:30
Northern Lights Forecast
Watch for aurora (Sept-Apr)
Glaciers & Icebergs
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09:00
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Scenic canyon walk
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12:00
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs on lagoon
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13:30
Zodiac Boat Tour
Boat between icebergs (seasonal)
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15:00
Diamond Beach
Ice chunks on black sand
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18:00
Höfn Langoustine Dinner
Icelandic lobster specialty
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20:00
Overnight in Höfn
Harbor guesthouse stay
East Fjords Coastal Drive
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09:00
Drive Through Djúpivogur
Scenic fishing villages
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12:00
Lunch in Egilsstaðir
Local lamb soup and bread
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14:00
Seyðisfjörður Visit
Colorful town with blue church
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17:00
Hike to Hengifoss
Tall waterfall with basalt layers
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20:00
Stay Near Lake Lagarfljót
Farm stay or guesthouse
Lake Mývatn Geothermal Wonders
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09:30
Dettifoss Waterfall
Most powerful waterfall in Europe
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12:00
Hverir Mud Pots
Boiling mud pools and fumaroles
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13:30
Lunch at Vogafjós Cowshed Cafe
Farm-to-table Icelandic fare
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15:00
Mývatn Nature Baths
Relaxing blue geothermal lagoon
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18:00
Explore Dimmuborgir Lava Fields
Unique lava formations
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20:00
Stay in Mývatn Area
Guesthouse with lake view
North Iceland & Akureyri
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09:00
Godafoss Waterfall
Waterfall of the Gods
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11:00
Whale Watching from Húsavík
Boat tour to spot humpbacks
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15:00
Lunch in Akureyri
Icelandic comfort food
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16:30
Explore Akureyri Town
Botanical garden and church visit
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19:00
Geothermal Swimming Pool
Outdoor hot tubs and slides
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21:00
Overnight in Akureyri
Boutique hotel stay
Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Reykjavik
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08:00
Drive South via Skagafjörður
Horse country landscape
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12:00
Kirkjufell Mountain Stop
Most photographed mountain
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13:30
Arnarstapi Coastal Walk
Basalt cliffs and sea arches
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16:00
Return to Reykjavik
Check-in city hotel
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17:30
Reykjavik Food Hall Dinner
Street food style farewell meal
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20:00
Harpa Concert Hall & Sun Voyager
Sunset stroll along waterfront
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