Relaxed Ring Road

Relaxed RingRoad

From glaciers and fjords to volcanic landscapes, discover Iceland's spectacular natural diversity.

Duration13 days / 12 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

Take a relaxed start before setting out on a journey through Iceland's most spectacular landscapes. Explore the Golden Circle and the South Coast, with dramatic waterfalls, black-sand beaches and sweeping views of glaciers. Continue through Southeast Iceland to Vatnajokull, glacier lagoons and the striking landscapes of Skaftafell, then discover the remote fjords and fishing villages of the East. Head north to the volcanic landscapes around Lake Myvatn and the powerful waterfalls and canyons of the Diamond Circle. Continue through quieter coastal regions and the wild landscapes of West Iceland before finishing in Reykjavik and the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Explore the Golden Circle and its geothermal, volcanic and historic landscapes

Visit waterfalls and black-sand beaches along the South Coast

See glaciers, icebergs and the spectacular Diamond Beach

Explore the dramatic fjords and fishing villages of East Iceland

Discover volcanic landscapes and powerful waterfalls in North Iceland

Explore remote coastal landscapes in North and West Iceland

Discover Reykjavik and the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula

Day by day

The itinerary in detail

This is a suggested outline — every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates. Contact us to customise any part of it.Click on each day below to expand and see the full details.
1Relaxed Arrival Day
Relaxed Arrival Day

A relaxed day after your flight.

Overnight: Golden Circle
2Golden Circle
3South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches
4Skaftafell National Park & Glacier Lagoons
5The Eastfjords
6Eastfjords Villages
7The Wonders of Lake Myvatn
8Dettifoss, Jokulsargljufur & Husavik
9Akureyri, Godafoss & the Troll Peninsula
10North West Iceland & Vatnsnes
11West Iceland & Borgarfjordur
12Reykjavik City
13Reykjanes Peninsula
Starting from
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Duration13 days / 12 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate
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Practical details

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Season
Year-round
Pace
Moderate
Available as
Self-drive

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