Summer brings large crowds to the south coast, and we recommend spending your time exploring more remote regions and small villages far from the crowds where you can enjoy Iceland on your own terms.
Our local specialists will help you put together the perfect plan for your interests, arranging all details and crafting a detailed driving itinerary for each day of your trip.
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Iceland Travel Insights
Ring Road Self-Drive Itinerary: Highlights of Iceland & the Remote Westfjords - 14 Days
With two weeks in Iceland, you can complete the entire Ring Road and add incredible detours. This grand tour will take you to all the best places giving you plenty of time to hike, explore, and soak it all in. This 14-day itinerary covers all the major regions except the highlands, which you can see with a couple more days or by spending less time in some of the areas below.
8-Day Ring Road Itinerary: Explore Iceland’s Top Places Along Its Most Famous Road
This itinerary packs a lot into 8 days, but if you have limited time and have your heart set on driving the entire Ring Road, then this guide will be your best friend for the journey.
Where To Go in Iceland: The Best Sights & Activities Region by Region
Don't just stick to the Golden Circle and South Coast. You may see some great sights, but you'll spend a lot of time in lines and waiting for people to get out of your pictures. To see a side of Iceland that fewer travelers see, spend some time in Snaefellsnes, the Westfjords, or the North of the country. You'll appreciate more of Iceland's beauty and culture than you can by sticking to the most-visited areas.
1 Week in Iceland - 4 Unique Road Trip Itinerary Ideas
With seven days in Iceland, hit the road and explore the incredible wonders farther afield from Reykjavik. Explore a variety of landscapes: volcanoes and lava fields, green pastures and farmlands, scenic vistas above fjords, beaches of every color, glaciers and ice caves, and the rugged interior. Here are our recommended drives, an option for all travelers and seasons.
3 Days in Iceland: Blue Lagoon, South Coast & Reykjavík - 3 Days
If you're short on time or looking for an extended layover on your way from Europe to North America or vice versa, your options in Iceland are limited to those closer to Reykjavík. Here is a three-day itinerary that will still let you experience some of the spectacular beauty of Iceland.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Southern Highlights & Golden Circle: 7-9 day Itinerary
Explore the best of the west and south with this 7-9-day itinerary. Hike through lava fields, along cliffs, and up volcanoes in Snaefellsnes. Walk behind waterfalls, on black sand beaches, and on glaciers in the south. Finish with a tour of the famous Golden Circle with tips to avoid the big crowds.
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1978, from a young age I was already travelling all over Iceland with my parents. After a short stint as a driver guide on modified SUVs in 2004, I came back to it...
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Othman A
I lived in Iceland for a time where I worked as guide. This allowed me to travel all around the country and discover many stunning places, even in the most remote areas. Travelling is, I think, a...
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Èric D
A while ago I was lucky enough to get a job in Iceland, and I must admit, I was completely unaware of what was ahead of me when I first set foot in the country. Working in the tourism industry...
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Emanuela Grieco
I am an Italian Travel Designer mostly based in Iceland. Traveling has been my passion since I was young, being always fascinated by other cultures and people. In 2005, after living and...
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Trip Reviews for Iceland
4 friends in Iceland
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Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2025
Information on the itinerary needs to be updated. Some parking lots were described as free but our experience was that they all were pay through Parka.
Finally, the last activity on our second to last day while driving back to Reykjavik was to hike Fjaorargljufur Canyon. However, that activity was already planned for on our itinerary 2... Read more
Great trip, great guidance
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Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2025
Thank you for the kind review Michael!
I am really happy to read that your enjed your Iceland trip so much and I do hope we will see you in Iceland soon again
All the best
Gummi
It was a great trip. One that my family will ...
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Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2025
It was a great trip. One that my family will never forget. The scenery is other worldly. The plan was excellent. Our pictures are amazing. Highlights were Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, Ice cave.
It was great planning this trip with you, Mark! I'm glad your family enjoyed this amazing trip from ice cave adventures to relaxing hot springs. I hope we'll work together again in the future!
