Iceland Ring Road, slow and steady: 10 Day Self-drive Tour

10-day self-drive itinerary · all-year

Two people driving this in September, with a 4x4 and guesthouses, would spend roughly 737,000 ISK ($6,015) before flights — price it for your own trip.

Slow and steady wins the race, especially when it comes to driving Iceland's Ring Road. This 10 day self-drive tour will allow you to take in all the breathtaking scenery at a pace that suits you.*

Do you ever come back from vacation and feel like you need another one just to recover? If you’re looking for a healthy balance between exciting adventures and time to recharge, this steady self-drive tour of Iceland’s iconic attractions might be just what you are looking for. You will explore the Golden Circle, the stunning South Coast, the isolated Eastern Fjords, and the whale-watching hubs of the North. You’ll get the chance to visit some of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls, lagoons, black sand beaches, and canyons. But instead of a breakneck pace, you will slow things down so you can truly enjoy the moment!

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Starts from Keflavík international airport or Reykjavík city. Accommodation in Reykjavík.

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Depending on your flight schedule, a part of this day can be used to explore Reykjavík city or Reykjanes peninsula, Ends at Keflavík international airport. Your Iceland adventure comes to an end.

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Guided audio journeys across Iceland — every stop mapped, narrated and ready to drive.

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Reykjavík: City by the Sea

Get to know Iceland’s capital through its landmarks, waterfront, culture, and everyday city atmosphere.d

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7 stops

South Iceland: Hidden Stops and Scenic Detours

Go beyond the classics with quieter stops, canyon views, and lesser-known corners of the south.

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8 stops

East Iceland and the Eastfjords

Explore Iceland’s quieter east through fjords, small towns, basalt canyons, forests, and mountain-backed coastlines.

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