Iceland is such a small island packed with so many things to do, so this makes it the perfect place for a road trip. And a road trip in Iceland is a surreal experience. Sure you’ll get to see all of the amazing things that Iceland has to offer, but you’ll also get the surprisingly delightful experience of stumbling upon hidden gems, meeting amazing locals, and seeing the rolling hills along the open road. So we’ve put together these 5 road trips in Iceland. You’re sure to find one that is perfect for you with road trips in Iceland ranging from one day to two weeks.
One Day On The Snaefellsness Peninsula
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is the perfect Icelandic road trip for one day. The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often referred to as Iceland in Miniature because you can see a little bit of everything Iceland has to offer. On the small Snaefellsnes Peninsula you can see a volcano, glacier, black sand beach, and more! If you only have one day for an Icelandic road trip, this is the best road trip for you.
Two Days Driving The Golden Circle
Are you staying in Reykjavík but have a few extra days? Want a good variety of Icelandic attractions, including geothermal features, waterfalls and hot springs? Consider driving the Golden Circle in one or two days. This is the perfect road trip in Iceland for people short on time but high on adventure. This is also the most popular road trip in Iceland, and for good reason. This road trip packs a big punch with stops at very impressive (and very popular) geological features.
A Long Weekend On The South Coast
Spend one to four days exploring the South Coast of Iceland. While Iceland’s south coast may not be the most popular road trip in Iceland. It was our favorite as it really lived up to our Icelandic vibe expectations. And with the flexibility to have a short or long road trip, this can be the perfect road trip for you. While other short road trips in Iceland will give you a taste of everything Iceland has to offer, this road trip will give you a full dose of the best that Iceland has to offer. Our favorite waterfalls, hikes and glaciers were all along this road trip.
One Week Driving The Ring Road
Our one week Ring Road trip is perfect for those with a full week to spend in Iceland. It is the best way to see the country, in our opinion. We loved every minute of our Iceland road trip and we know you will too. You only need one week to loop the whole island. This road trip gives you the freedom to see the full country and stop on your own whims. However, don’t worry about not knowing where to stop, we’ve provided you with a list of suggested stops that we loved.
Two Week Icelandic Road Trip
Want to combine all of these road trips into one? Do you want to see it all? Because this road trip really gives you the opportunity to see everything that Iceland has to offer. If you have two weeks, you’ll be able to complete all of the road trips above, plus a side trip to see puffins.
We hope this post has helped you to find your own perfect road trip in Iceland. We think this is the most amazing way to see the country and we know you’ll love it too. If you have any questions or suggestions of your own, please leave them in the comments section below.
