Iceland
Often referred to as the New Zealand of the northern hemisphere, Iceland is full of volcanoes, glaciers, epic waterfalls, and bubbling thermal features. The land of fire and ice is fast becoming a must see destination with many airlines even offering multi day layovers on your way to Europe. If you want to experience nature on a massive scale, we recommend heading to Iceland while it's still full quaint hideaways and undiscovered treasures.
Iceland Itinerary
15 Day
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík - Downtown - Shops
Day 2: Reykjavík- Golden Circle - Food Tour
Day 3: Reykjavík- Glymur Hike (Self Guided)
Day 4: Grundarfjörður - Waterfall Hike
Day 5: Snaefellsjoekull National Park Peninsula
Day 6: Ferry to Westfjord (Flókalundur)- Red Sand Beach - Bird Cliffs
Day 7: Flókalundur - Rest Day
Day 8: Drive Day to Akureyri - Random stops along the way
Day 9: Mývatn - Short walks around the lake, thermals and nature bath
Day 10: Seyðisfjörður (Kayaking Cancelled) - Hofn Lobster Fest
Day 11: Hofn - Glacier Lake and Glacier (Self Guided Hike)
Day 12: Glacier Tour & South Rim Waterfalls
Day 13: South Rim
Day 14: Fimmvörðuháls Day Hike (Self Guided)
Day 15: Depart Reykjavík
How To Use This Map
This map is created in Google Maps. Click on it to open in a new window. Then click the icon at the top that says "open with my google maps." The map will become interactive. You can see the towns we stayed in and many of the stops we made along the way. Each one also includes a photo! Enjoy!
This was our itinerary. See other itinerary suggestions below!
Pronouced Me-vaut-n, this lake, means Lake of Flies. They aren't kidding either! It's easy to get over the flies with views like this one. Take time to drive around the lake a walk the short trails.
Referred to as the Pink or Red sand beach, this gorgeous place is tucked away in the far Westfjords. The broken down shells in the sand give it a pink tint.
A long, but beautiful drive, through the Westfjords to see these unique creatures. During the summer months, be sure to arrive after 8pm for the best turn out of Puffins.
Pronouced Me-vaut-n, this lake, means Lake of Flies. They aren't kidding either! It's easy to get over the flies with views like this one. Take time to drive around the lake a walk the short trails.
Our favorite Icelandic places!
And you'll see why!
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Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík - Downtown - Shops
Day 2: Arrive Reykjavík- End day in Grundarfjörður
Day 3: Snaefellsjoekull National Park Peninsula
Day 4: Ferry to Flókalundur- Red Sand Beach - Bird Cliffs
Day 5: Drive Day ending in Akureyri or Mývatn
Day 6: Mývatn
Day 7: Drive Day ending in Hofn or Vik
Day 8: Glacier Lake/Glacier Tour
Day 9: South Rim -Golden Circle
Day 10: Depart Reykjavík
10 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík- End day in Grundarfjörður
Day 2: Snaefellsjoekull National Park Peninsula
Day 3: Drive Day to Akureyri or Mývatn
Day 4: Mývatn - End day on East side of island
Day 5: Glacier Lake/Glacier Tour ending day in Vik
Day 6: South Rim -Golden Circle
Day 7: Depart Reykjavík
I would not recommend driving the entire Ring Road if you don't have a least 7 days. You can do it in less, but you will be driving a lot.
7 Day Ininerary
(Without Westfjords)
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík - Downtown - Shops
Day 2: South Rim -Golden Circle -Return to Reykjavík
Day 3: Grundarfjörður
Day 4: Snaefellsjoekull National Park Peninsula
Day 5: Ferry to Flókalundur- Red Sand Beach - Bird Cliffs
Day 6: Drive day back to Reykjavík
Day 7: Depart Reykjavík
If you are going to do the Westfjords, you will not have time to complete the Ring Road in 7 days. So are the Westfjords worth it over the rest of the Ring Road? I vote, YES!
7 Day Ininerary
(With Westfjords)
Day 1: Arrive Reykjavík - South Rim -Golden Circle
Day 2: South Rim - staying in Vik or Hof
Day 3: Glacier Lake/Glacier Tour
Day 4: Drive day back to Reykjavík- Downtown -Shops
Day 5: Depart Reykjavík
This itinerary is best with a rental car. If you are not interested in driving, there are plenty of tour buses that do day excursions from Reykjavík.
5 Day Itinerary
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