Vestrahorn rising above the black dunes of Stokksnes

Plan your trip

Your Iceland trip, start to finish.

Pick how many days you have, build your own route on our map, and take the whole island with you in one book.

Choose your itineraryOpen the trip planner
  1. 01Pick your days
  2. 02Build your route
  3. 03Take the guide

Step 1

How many days do you have?

Four tested routes, each with daily distances, where to sleep and what to see on the way.

Gullfoss waterfall in winter, churning between snow-covered rocks
3days

3 Days in Iceland: A Plan from Reykjavík

Golden Circle, the south coast and Reykjavík, all from one base.

~230 km · Golden Circle loop from Reykjavík See the itinerary →
Seljalandsfoss waterfall falling from a mossy cliff into a green valley
5days

5 Days in Iceland Without the Full Ring Road

Golden Circle, south coast and the glacier lagoon in five days.

~370 km · Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón, the turning point See the itinerary →
A walker in a blue jacket crossing black dunes below the jagged peaks of Vestrahorn
7days

The Ring Road in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

The classic loop in one week, with distances and nightly stops.

~1,545 km · Total of the seven daily legs on our map See the itinerary →
The blue river running through Stuðlagil canyon between basalt columns
10days

The Ring Road in 10 Days: The Slower Route

The same loop with shorter days, more walking and Snæfellsnes.

1–4 h · Typical driving per day on a 10-day loop See the itinerary →

Only a few hours? See the Golden Circle in half a day.

Step 2

Build your own route.

Every waterfall, glacier, canyon and hot spring we cover is on one interactive map. Tap around, collect the places you like and we draw the route.

  1. Tap a place to see a photo and a short description.
  2. Add it to your trip. Your stops are numbered and joined on the map.
  3. Share the link with your travel partner, or open it on your phone.
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Discover Iceland map of a 7-day Ring Road route, day by day
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Step 3 · Take the guide

Discover Iceland: the Complete Guide.

Everything on this site, and much more, in one book you can read offline on the road: every region, our own maps and practical advice, checked against official sources.

  • Region by region, from Reykjavík to the Westfjords and the highlands
  • Full-spread maps of the Ring Road, waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs and more
  • Weather, daylight and road conditions month by month, plus the aurora calendar
  • Instant download: read it on your phone, tablet or laptop
Look inside the bookAll four guides

Before you go

The practical bits.

When to come, where to base yourself and how to get around, including winter driving.

Green northern lights over dark mountains, reflected in a still lake When to go

Best Time to Visit Iceland: A Month-by-Month Guide

Midnight sun, northern lights and the months with the easiest roads.

 Reykjavík and Hallgrímskirkja church seen across the bay under heavy cloud Where to stay

Where to Stay in Iceland: Bases Compared

Reykjavík, the South Coast, Akureyri and more, by route and style of trip.

 The Ring Road winding between snow-covered mountains under a grey sky Getting around

Getting Around Iceland: Car, Bus & Flights

Renting a car, the Ring Road, F-roads, and when the bus makes sense.

 A cleared two-lane road winding between snow-covered mountains under a grey winter sky Winter driving

Driving the Ring Road in Winter: Is It Safe?

Closures, tyres, daylight and how to plan a winter loop safely.

More in the journal

Ring Road & itinerariesWaterfallsGlaciers & iceGolden CircleHikingHot springsVolcanoesHighlights & regionsPlanning