Iceland Ring Road Expedition
Complete circuit of Iceland's stunning landscapes: glaciers, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders, camping and staying in guesthouses.
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Itinerary
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1
11:00 - 12:30
Transportation
Airport to Reykjavik
Flybus transfer
2
13:00 - 15:00
Accommodation
Kex Hostel
Social hostel
3
16:00 - 18:00
Visit
Hallgrimskirkja Church
Iconic church tower
4
19:00 - 21:00
Dining
Reykjavik Food Hall
Local cuisine
5
08:00 - 10:00
Transportation
Rental Car Pickup
4x4 SUV
6
10:30 - 12:00
Visit
Thingvellir National Park
Tectonic plates
7
13:00 - 14:30
Visit
Geysir Hot Springs
Erupting geysers
8
15:00 - 16:30
Visit
Gullfoss Waterfall
Golden Falls
9
18:00 - 20:00
Accommodation
Guesthouse Selfoss
Budget guesthouse
10
08:00 - 09:30
Transportation
Drive to South Coast
Ring Road east
38
11:00 - 13:00
Activity
Blue Lagoon
Geothermal spa
39
15:00 - 17:00
Transportation
Airport Departure
Return car, fly home
Friday, April 3, 2026
11
10:00 - 11:00
Visit
Seljalandsfoss
Walk behind waterfall
12
11:30 - 12:30
Visit
Skogafoss
Massive waterfall
13
14:00 - 16:00
Visit
Reynisfjara Black Beach
Basalt columns
14
17:00 - 19:00
Accommodation
Vik Camping
Campground
15
08:00 - 12:00
Transportation
Vik to Jokulsarlon
East coast drive
Saturday, April 4, 2026
16
12:30 - 14:30
Activity
Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
Among icebergs
17
15:00 - 16:00
Visit
Diamond Beach
Ice on black sand
18
17:00 - 19:00
Accommodation
Glacier Inn
Remote guesthouse
19
08:00 - 14:00
Transportation
East Fjords Drive
Scenic coastal route
20
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Seydisfjordur
Colorful village
21
18:00 - 20:00
Accommodation
Fjord Camping
Waterside camp
22
08:00 - 13:00
Transportation
East to North
Mountain crossing
Sunday, April 5, 2026
23
14:00 - 16:00
Accommodation
Akureyri Hostel
Northern city hostel
24
16:30 - 18:00
Visit
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Arctic plants
25
19:00 - 21:00
Dining
Rub 23
Seafood restaurant
26
08:00 - 09:30
Transportation
Akureyri to Myvatn
Eastern drive
27
10:00 - 12:00
Visit
Dimmuborgir Lava Fields
Dark castles
28
13:00 - 15:00
Activity
Myvatn Nature Baths
Geothermal spa
29
16:00 - 18:00
Visit
Hverir Geothermal Area
Bubbling mud pots
30
19:00 - 21:00
Accommodation
Myvatn Camping
Lakeside camp
31
09:00 - 10:00
Visit
Godafoss Waterfall
Waterfall of the Gods
32
11:00 - 16:00
Transportation
North to West
Cross to Snaefellsnes
Monday, April 6, 2026
33
17:00 - 19:00
Accommodation
Peninsula Guesthouse
Coastal guesthouse
34
09:00 - 11:00
Visit
Kirkjufell Mountain
Iconic peak
35
12:00 - 14:00
Visit
Arnarstapi Cliffs
Coastal rock formations
36
15:00 - 17:00
Visit
Snaefellsjokull Glacier
Glacier national park
37
08:00 - 10:00
Transportation
Return to Reykjavik
Final drive