Iceland's Ring Road

Ten days counterclockwise in September. Check road.is and the weather every morning. Never turn your back on the ocean.

1. The Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss

   One long day. Strokkur erupts every few minutes.

   Priya did it 6 Sep

   Strokkur
2. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss

   You'll get soaked. Rain pants.

   Priya did it 7 Sep

   Seljalandsfoss
3. Skógafoss and the stairs to the top

   Rainbows on sunny days.

   Priya did it 7 Sep

4. Reynisfjara black sand beach

   Sneaker waves are real. Stay well back from the water.

   Priya did it 8 Sep

   Reynisfjara
5. Jökulsárlón at sunrise

   Icebergs, seals, and Diamond Beach across the road.

   Priya did it 9 Sep

   Jökulsárlón
6. Mývatn Nature Baths under the aurora

   September to April, if the sky is clear.

   Priya did it 12 Sep

   Mývatn Nature Baths
7. A hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu

   Eina með öllu — one with everything.

   Priya did it 5 Sep

   Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
8. Hallgrímskirkja's tower

   All of Reykjavík's colourful roofs.

   Priya did it 5 Sep

   Hallgrímskirkja

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Lena Fischer27 Sep 2025

Saving this. Is the ring road doable in March, or am I dreaming?

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