10 Day Ring Road Itinerary (Fast Paced, No 4X4)

Meghan and Patrick Mitchell - (Megsandpat)
Itinerary created by
Meghan and Patrick Mitchell
What you’ll do

Day 1 – Arrival + Reykjavik / Lagoon Option

Arrive at Keflavík International Airport and pick up your rental car or van


Day 2 – Golden Circle


Day 3 – South Coast Waterfalls + Black Beach and Canyon hike


Day 4 – Glaciers + Múlagljúfur + Diamond Beach Stokksnes Sunset


Day 5 – Stokksnes morning, waterfall hike + East Fjords


Day 6 – Stuðlagil hike + waterfalls and Drive to Myvatn


Day 7 – North Iceland- waterfall stop +Akureyri + hot springs


Day 8 – Westward Drive- long drive day with optional stops


Day 9 – Snæfellsnes Peninsula- kirkjufell highlight and scenic drive


Day 10 – Return to Reykjavik + Departure

Drive back to Reykjavik and continue to Keflavík International Airport.

Optional (if not done Day 1):

  • Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon


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