Saturday, October 17

    Plan your first trip to Iceland with day-by-day routes: the 5-day Iceland itinerary, the 7-day itinerary and the 10-day Ring Road road trip, plus the best things to do in Iceland.

    How many days do you need in Iceland?

    Five days covers Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and part of the South Coast. Seven days lets you reach the glacier lagoon area without rushing. Ten days is the minimum most travelers need to drive the full Ring Road comfortably.

    Getting around Iceland

    Most visitors rent a car, because tours limit where and when you can stop. Our 7-day and 10-day routes include driving tips for first-timers.

    Things to do in Iceland

    Waterfalls, black sand beaches, hot springs and glaciers are the highlights. See our full list of the best things to do in Iceland.