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.
Want to explore the best that Iceland has to offer? Get started by describing your ideal trip and we'll connect you with a local specialist to plan out the details.
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.
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.
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.
5 Days in Iceland - 7 Unique Road Trip Itinerary Ideas
Have only five days to explore Iceland? While it might be tempting to stay in Reykjavík and do day trips from there, we recommend heading out into the countryside using one of these unique itineraries that help you make the most of your time.
Exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords & Golden Circle - 7 Days
This weeklong itinerary will take you to the north, away from the crowded south coast. On this trip, you will enjoy the volcanic Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the scenic and remote Westfjords.
5 Days of Iceland’s Highlights: East to West from Egilsstadir via Jokulsarlon to Reykjavik
Have less than a week in Iceland and a lot on your bucket list? This itinerary will help you see lots of amazing sights in 5 days. You’ll start off with a spectacular local flight over the heart of Iceland followed by three days of scenic driving along the coast.
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists
Guðmundur Óli Pálmason
Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, and 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 full...
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Adam Warszawski
During several years of my Icelandic adventure, I worked in hotels and got to know the local tourism really well. But most importantly, I've had the chance to explore countless amazing places...
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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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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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Trip Reviews for Iceland
6 day adventure of southern Iceland
Iceland
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Jun 11 - Jun 16, 2026
The 1 day trip to Golden circle was a great experience. It was worth viking experience and guide was Greter. It was only 3 of us and intimate and informational.
The 2 day South coast was very long driving in the van. I don’t think there is any other way to have done it tho.
Overall the suggestions of what to see and do were spot on. Thank you Emanuela for planning a wonderful adult mama/daughter bonding
Amazing Iceland
Iceland
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May 25 - Jun 2, 2026
Ashmita, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure helping your family plan this trip, and I'm thrilled to hear it became one of your best family adventures. I'm also glad the itinerary struck the right balance and allowed you to enjoy so many of Iceland's highlights. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation, and I will be here to help you plan yet another Iceland adventure in the future if you visit us again :-)
Gummy’s Iceland
Iceland
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May 28 - Jun 7, 2026
We loved that, Gummy, being a local, shared his passion for Iceland. The information and insights he provided were excellent. He recognized and catered to our interests and needs. We enjoyed all of our activities - it’s hard to pick a favorite.
Thank you for the kind review Esther!
We sure had fun, right?
I hope you guys are missing me s little, but not too much haha!
Give my best to John and the gang!
Gummi
