Driving Iceland's Ring Road in 10 Days: Waterfalls to Glaciers

A practical self-drive itinerary for Iceland's Route 1, covering golden waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glacier lagoons.

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Tue Jul 30 2024·9 min read

Driving Iceland's Ring Road in 10 Days: Waterfalls to Glaciers

Ring Road essentials

Expect fast-changing weather. Pack layers, rent a 4x4 in winter, and plan fuel stops.

South Coast: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara
East: Vestrahorn and fjords
North: Lake Mývatn and Husavík whales
West: Snæfellsnes peninsula

(Iceland)(Itinerary)(Nature)(Photography)

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Imani Okafor·Sun Nov 23 2025
Gas and rest stop advice was so helpful.
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Ethan Brooks·Tue Nov 11 2025
Adding this route to my bucket list!
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  Liam Walker·Wed Dec 17 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Liam Walker·Wed Dec 17 2025
Gas and rest stop advice was so helpful.
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Ethan Brooks·Tue Dec 16 2025
Adding this route to my bucket list!
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Olivia Davis·Sun Dec 14 2025
Love the pacing day by day — super realistic.
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  Emeka Nwosu·Sat Nov 15 2025
  Totally agree — this helped me plan!
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Emeka Nwosu·Sat Nov 15 2025
Adding this route to my bucket list!

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