Iceland is a country that (almost) literally has it all: from waterfalls and geysers, to gigantic mountains, glaciers and volcanoes. But also hot water springs and a huge variety of unique animals. So to help you decide what you should visit on your road trip around Iceland, we mapped out the perfect 10 day itinerary around the Ring Road (R1).
Perfect 10 day itinerary - Around the Ring Road
Itinerary created by
Sarah and Cédric
What you’ll do
Day Total
252 km (156.6 mi)
3 hr 51 min
1
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A hidden gem on the Golden Circle
Category
SightseeingEst. Price
US$3
Direction
46.4 km (28.8 mi)
36 min
2
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2 Fountain type geysirs
Category
Hot SpringDirection
9.8 km (6.1 mi)
10 min
3
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A dual step waterfall
Category
WaterfallDirection
93.7 km (58.2 mi)
1 hr 30 min
4
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One of the highest waterfalls in Iceland
Category
WaterfallDirection
102.1 km (63.4 mi)
1 hr 33 min
5
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Camp Site
Category
CampsiteEst. Price
US$13
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