Iceland Ring Road
Seven days driving Iceland's famous Route 1 — the Ring Road — through jaw-dropping landscapes of volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Chase the Northern Lights in winter or experience the midnight sun in summer. Iceland is unlike anywhere else on earth, and this itinerary captures its wild soul.
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Get startedVisiting Iceland in August?
Expect 8-15°C (46-59°F) — good weather. About 11 rainy days this month. Midnight sun means 24-hour daylight — no Northern Lights but incredible for driving and hiking. All highland roads open.
We've adjusted some activities below for the current season.
Trip Highlights
Some activities have been adjusted for August weather
Reykjavik & Golden Circle
- Arrive at Keflavik International Airport
- Thingvellir National Park
- Geysir geothermal area (Strokkur eruptions)
- Gullfoss waterfall
- Check in Reykjavik
South Coast West
- Seljalandsfoss waterfall (walk behind it)
- Skogafoss waterfall
- Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Vik village overnight
Glaciers & Lagoon
- Vatnajokull glacier national park
- Skaftafell glacier hike
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon boat tour
- Diamond Beach ice sculptures
East Fjords
- Drive through dramatic East Fjords
- Seydisfjordur colorful village
- Waterfall and mountain hikes
- Egilsstadir overnight
North Iceland
- Lake Myvatn volcanic landscape
- Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Hverir geothermal area mud pools
- Godafoss waterfall
- Akureyri overnight
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
- Kirkjufell mountain (Game of Thrones location)
- Snaefellsjokull glacier
- Arnarstapi sea cliffs
- Northern Lights hunt (in season)
Reykjavik & Departure
- Reykjavik Old Harbour
- Hallgrimskirkja church and city views
- Blue Lagoon geothermal spa (book in advance)
- Depart from Keflavik
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Estimated budget: $1,568 per person (peak season pricing) for 7 days