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7-Day Iceland Ring Road Itinerary

A full loop of Iceland's Route 1 in one week. Rent a 4x4, drive counter-clockwise, never backtrack.

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At a glance

Duration
7 days
Cities
4
Flight legs
0
Budget/day
$280

Cities

  • Reykjavik
  • Vik
  • Hofn
  • Akureyri

The plan

Day 1: Arrive Keflavik, pick up car, head east toward Selfoss. Day 2: South coast -- Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black beach, overnight Vik. Day 3: Glacier lagoon Jokulsarlon, drive to Hofn. Day 4: East fjords, overnight Egilsstadir. Day 5: Myvatn thermal area, overnight Akureyri. Day 6: Whale watching Husavik or west toward Snaefellsnes peninsula. Day 7: Back to Reykjavik via Borgarnes, fly home. July-August for midnight sun; September-October for fewer crowds.

When to go

June-August for open roads; September for northern lights chance.