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Iceland Road Trip: The Forces of Nature on The Ring Road

7 days
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Start and end in Keflavik
4.7
5 traveler reviews
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Selfoss

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel South Coast)
  2. Day 2

    Haukadalur - Gullfoss - Seljalandsfoss - Skógafoss

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Katla by Keahotels)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Allmän Gorge at Þingvellir
    • Visit Öxarárfoss waterfall
    • View Strokkur geyser in Haukadalur Valley
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall (with option to walk behind)
    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall
    Landmarks
    Þingvellir
    Strokkur
    Gullfoss
    Seljalandsfoss
    Skógafoss
  3. Day 3

    Jökulsárlón - Diamond Beach

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fosshotel Vatnajokull)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell National Park
    • Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
    • Explore Diamond Beach
    Landmarks
    Skaftafell
    Svartifoss
    Jökulsárlón
    Diamond Beach
  4. Day 4

    East Fjords - Djúpivogur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fosshotel Eastfjords)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through East Fjords
    • Stop in Djúpivogur fishing village

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Vestrahorn on Stokksnes peninsula (entrance fee payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Vestrahorn
    Djúpivogur
  5. Day 5

    Dettifoss - Námafjall - Lake Mývatn - Godafoss - Akureyri

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Kea by Keahotels)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dettifoss waterfall
    • Explore Námafjall geothermal area with hiking trails
    • View Lake Mývatn from Hrvafjall volcanic crater
    • Visit Godafoss waterfall
    Landmarks
    Dettifoss
    Námafjall
    Lake Mývatn
    Hrvafjall
    Godafoss
  6. Day 6

    Öxnadalur - Skagafjörður - Grábrók - Hraunfossar - Barnafoss - Reykholt

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fosshotel Reykholt)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Öxnadalur valley
    • Scenic route through Skagafjörður horse breeding area
    • Visit Grábrók extinct volcano crater

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Grábrók
    Hraunfossar
    Barnafoss
  7. Day 7

    Akranes - Reykjavik

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Akranes harbor town
    • View Akranes lighthouses
    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik
    • Explore Reykjavik harbor area

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through ice cave and experience aurora show at Perlan Museum (payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Akranes
    Hallgrímskirkja
    Harpa
    Perlan Museum
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Number of tours

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1 to 99 years old

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    August 3rd, 2025
    4.4
    An unforgettable adventure—driving through vast glaciers, steaming geothermal zones, and wild coastal cliffs. The...
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    So lovely to read that your Iceland journey gave you such a memorable mix of freedom and natural wonders. We’re so pleased it all felt so well arranged, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable trip. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    July 30th, 2025
    4.4
    This Icelandic ring trip was breathtaking from Reykjavik to the East Fjords and back. I loved the jagged fjords,...
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    What a joy to hear that your Iceland journey offered you such a stunning mix of landscapes, culture, and thoughtful pacing. We’re delighted it all came together so seamlessly, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    December 19th, 2024
    5.0
    A winter wonderland of epic proportions. The ring of ice and fire—volcanoes, glaciers, and basalt cliffs—looked...
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    It sounds like your Iceland journey gave you such a powerful mix of natural wonders and authentic guidance. We’re so pleased it felt both awe-inspiring and safe, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable trip. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    August 17th, 2024
    4.8
    Absolutely stunning! We circled the entire country, traveled through meteor-like volcanic fields, saw black sand...
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    We’re delighted that your Iceland journey gave you such a memorable mix of landscapes, comfort, and discovery. It’s wonderful to know the trip felt so well planned, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    April 30th, 2024
    4.8
    What an epic journey around Iceland! From roaring waterfalls to glaciers and lunar landscapes, every twist of the...
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    It’s wonderful to hear that your Iceland journey left you with such awe-inspiring memories along the Ring Road. We’re so pleased every stop felt so special, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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