8 Days Self-drive | Around Iceland Ring Road Tour (Summer)

Today, you'll head towards the North of Iceland. Visit Dettifoss, the waterfall with the greatest volume of water in Europe, and explore the area around Lake Myvatn, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the geothermal hotspot of Hverir with its boiling mud pools and steaming fumaroles. Marvel at Godafoss, a spectacular waterfall with a rich history, and visit the picturesque Studlagil Canyon. Optionally, you can relax in the Myvatn Natural Baths, a traditional geothermal spa. Spend the night in Egilsstadir.

After breakfast, explore the South Coast of Iceland. Visit Reynisfjara, the black sand beach where the massive waves of the Atlantic meet the unique basalt columns. Marvel at Skogafoss, an incredibly picturesque waterfall, and experience the power of Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall you can walk behind. Optionally, you can go on a glacier hike in Sólheimajökull or visit the famous DC3 plane wreck on Solheimasandur. Spend another night on the south coast.

Today, you'll explore the Golden Circle highlights. Visit the Geysir geothermal area, home to hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers. Marvel at the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, where the melting water from Iceland's second biggest glacier falls into a deep canyon. Optionally, you can stop at Friðheimar Tomato Farm for lunch. Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are moving away from each other. Optionally, you can go on a snowmobile tour, a dog-sledding tour, or snorkel in Silfra. Spend the night in Reykjavik.