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