Are you ready for a fun road trip full of sightseeing, hiking, and camping around Iceland’s Ring Road? This 10-day itinerary will not only take you around the Ring Road but also to the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and Reykjavik! A few optional detours are provided as well. I have provided my best recommendations to see as much of Iceland as possible within 10 days.
This itinerary is built for people traveling in a campervan, prioritising self-made meals, and limiting pricey excursions. I have included several alternate ideas to make your trip more or less luxurious based on your budget. You can easily follow this itinerary if you are driving a regular rental car as well, simply book accommodations near my suggested campsites.
Ideal for spring, summer, and early autumn trips to Iceland, this itinerary does not require a 4x4/4wd campervan. From mid-October to April, I recommend renting 4x4/4wd for easier driving on snowy and icy roads but outside of those months, most roads will be fine in a 2wd. There are no F-Roads included in this itinerary.
I do not recommend following this itinerary from November - February because the amount of daylight combined with winter driving conditions will require too many edits and considerations.
There are a mix of long and short days but no more than 4 total hours on the road on any given day. Included in the daily descriptions are ideas for making long days less cumbersome and short days more interesting. I have also included important details and recommendations for when to leave your campsite each morning and when to book scheduled activities and excursions (always book in advance).
Since so much of your time will be spent in a campervan, be sure to check weather and road conditions frequently. Even in summer, strong storms can cause major problems for travelers. If you are driving a motorhome or other tall vehicle, it is extremely important to know wind speeds and how to avoid toppling over.
I hope you have an amazing road trip in Iceland full of fun experiences and unforgettable moments.
