Iceland's Spectacular Ring Road

Day 1  Reykjavik  
Fly to Keflavik and pick up your car before driving to the enticing capital of Reykjavik. After, take in the main sights including Hallgrimskirkja Church and the mesmerising Harpa Concert Hall.

Day 2  Reykjavik  
Embark on an incredible whale watching cruise and look out for majestic marine life such as humpback whales and playful white-beaked dolphins.

Day 3  Reykjavik to Golden Circle  
Head inland to the Golden Circle, home to an abundance of geological wonders.

Day 4  Golden Circle  
Spend a day exploring the Golden Circle at leisure. At Thingvellir National Park, see where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart. Later, witness erupting geysers and steaming vents at the Geysir Geothermal Area, before peering over thundering Gullfoss falls or relaxing in Laugaras Lagoon.

Day 5  Golden Circle to Hnappavellir  
Admire the vertical cliffs that rise up beside the road and stop off at the many dramatic waterfalls that Iceland is known for, including Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. In the village of Vik, pause for a stroll along the stark volcanic Reynisfjara black sand beach before continuing your drive to Hnappavellir.

Day 6  Hnappavellir  
Make your way to Skaftafell to join your guided hike across the impressive Falljokull. Equipped with crampons and ice axes, climb through deep crevasses, pass under spectacular ice arches, and discover more about this region’s unique geology.

Day 7  Hnappavellir to Eastfjords
Follow the Ring Road to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, where huge chunks of ice float across the lagoon before resting on the black sand, creating the unique Diamond Beach. Continue along to Eastfjords with a drive past the dramatic peaks of the Stokksnes peninsula.

Day 8  Eastfjords to Akureyri  
High mountains, rough fjords and quaint fishing villages make for a picturesque landscape as you head to Akureyri, the ‘Capital of the North’.

Day 9  Akureyri  
Explore the natural gems along the Diamond Circle on your included tour. Visit powerful Godafoss Falls before continuing to Lake Myvatn. Here, discover surreal geological sites and opt to relax in the warm waters of the Myvatn Nature Baths.

Day 10  Akureyri
Enjoy the day at leisure. Maybe cruise out into the Eyjafjordur fjord in search of humpback whales or visit some of the many welcoming fishing villages that line the coast.

Day 11  Akureyri to Reykholt  
Drive south through rugged countryside to the small village of Reykholt, where significant geothermal activity of the past scars the landscape.

Day 12  Reykholt
Today, perhaps head underground and learn more about the volcanic activity that formed this incredible country with a tour through the lava tubes at Vidgelmir cave. Nearby, find the beautiful Barnafoss and Hraunfossar waterfalls, or further afield visit Mount Kirkjufell on the Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Day 13  Reykholt to Reykjavik  
Complete your circumnavigation of Iceland with a final scenic drive to Reykjavik, stopping en route for some well deserved relaxation in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Day 14  Fly home  
Drive back to Keflavik and drop off your car in time for your flight home.