Road TripsFebruary 25, 2025· 16 min read
Driving Iceland's Ring Road: A 10-Day Road Trip Guide
One road, 1,300 kilometers, and endless waterfalls. This is the definitive guide to the world's most epic road trip.
Iceland's Route 1 circles the entire island. In 10 days, you can see volcanoes, glaciers, black sand beaches, and the Northern Lights.
The South: The Giants
Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss (the waterfall you can walk behind), and the black beach of Reynisfjara.
The East: The Remote Fjords
Deep, narrow inlets and quiet fishing villages. This is the most underrated part of Iceland.
The North: The Akureyri Hub
Visit the Myvatn Nature Baths — the 'Blue Lagoon of the North' — which is cheaper and less crowded than its famous cousin.
**Vehicle Choice:** In summer, a standard car is fine. In winter, a 4x4 is a legal and practical requirement.
