{"id":8061,"date":"2019-06-03T15:46:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=8061"},"modified":"2019-06-03T15:46:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:46:54","slug":"iceland-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/iceland-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Iceland Itinerary: Our Top 4 Road Trip Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to Iceland, where the rugged and natural beauty can be found in icy blue waterfalls, black beaches, massive volcanos, and sparkling northern lights. Unlike other spots around the world, Iceland&#8217;s wild (and relatively untouched) landscape demands to be conquered slowly, carefully, and on its own terms. Road tripping is undisputedly one of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"best things to do in Iceland (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/things-to-do-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\">best things to do in Iceland<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Is Iceland expensive? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/is-iceland-expensive\/\" target=\"_blank\">Is Iceland expensive?<\/a> You bet. But renting a camper van, cooking your own meals, and carving your own path as you drive from waterfall to mountain to lake to beach is an Icelandic vacation done right (and on the cheap!). When on the road, you can see, feel and experience Iceland\u2019s landscape for yourself. You can stay as long as you want. You can hike, explore, and fully absorb life on the open road. Freedom at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for the road trip of a lifetime? Ranging from one day to 10, here are some of our favorite Iceland itineraries for the adventurous road tripper exploring <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Iceland in winter (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/iceland-winter\/https:\/\/seeker.io\/iceland-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Iceland in winter<\/a> or summer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"64.152473\" data-longitude=\"-21.987173\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/r5JMhZAZK\/golden-circle-iceland-seltjarnarnes-iceland\" data-placeid=\"3751\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/r5JMhZAZK\/golden-circle-iceland-seltjarnarnes-iceland\">Iceland Itinerary (1 Day): Golden Circle <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.152473\" data-longitude=\"-21.987173\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/6712a1ee-491d-482e-b548-486d65613af7-1400.jpg?placeid=3751&amp;name=Golden%20Circle%20Iceland&amp;lat=64.152473&amp;lng=-21.987173\" alt=\"The Golden Circle, Route 36 between Reykjavik and Thingvellir, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>The Golden Circle, Route 36 between Reykjavik and Thingvellir, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/you-guide\/how-to-drive-the-golden-circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Golden Circle<\/a> is an easy Iceland itinerary that can comfortably be done in a day, so it\u2019s no wonder why this is the most popular route to take if you have a jam-packed itinerary. The whole trip is just over 300 km (190 mi) long and delights you with cascading waterfalls, exploding geysers, and breathtaking glaciers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.152473\" data-longitude=\"-21.987173\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/36dd7f02-2e8f-4af4-852d-811018a7a573-1400.jpg?placeid=3751&amp;name=Golden%20Circle%20Iceland&amp;lat=64.152473&amp;lng=-21.987173\" alt=\"Kerid (Kerith) volcanic crater lake, the Golden Circle Route, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>Kerid (Kerith) volcanic crater lake, the Golden Circle Route, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> A short 45 minute drive from Iceland&#8217;s capital and largest city, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Reykjav\u00edk (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/ffrE1fe_\/reykjavik-iceland\" target=\"_blank\">Reykjav\u00edk<\/a>, is the first stop <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingvellir.is\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thingvellir National Park<\/a>, the location of Iceland\u2019s first Parliament (all the way back in 930 AD). It&#8217;s also filled with unique, natural wonders like the giant tectonic rift where the American &amp; Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly separating. Here, you can see the beautiful, shaggy Icelandic horses roaming free. From the park, the next stop is at the exploding geysers in <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/V-KZ9cer\/haukadalur-haukadalur-iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Haukadalur (opens in a new tab)\">Haukadalur<\/a>. Watching the earth churn up boiling hot water is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_347346212.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Thingvellir National Park, The Golden Circle Route, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_364612373.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Haukadalur geyser, The Golden Circle Route, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude your day on the road, you\u2019ll want to visit the majestic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gullfoss waterfall (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/oUr0Vw1k\/gullfoss-falls-iceland\" target=\"_blank\">Gullfoss waterfall<\/a> that falls 100 feet into the earth, often creating rainbows in the surrounding mist. Then, slowly make your way back to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"64.870277\" data-longitude=\"-23.113611\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/HNTwKai9\/snaefellsnes-iceland\" data-placeid=\"1091\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/HNTwKai9\/snaefellsnes-iceland\">Iceland Itinerary (2-3 Days): Sn\u00e6fellnes Peninsula<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.870277\" data-longitude=\"-23.113611\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/cea7f737-7a72-4e00-8564-fa61ca5e02d1-1400.jpg?placeid=1091&amp;name=Sn%C3%A6fellsnes&amp;lat=64.870277&amp;lng=-23.113611\" alt=\"Scenic Icelandic road in Snaefellsnes, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>Scenic Icelandic road in Snaefellsnes, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This epic two to three day road trip takes you around some Iceland&#8217;s hidden gems. While not as popular as the Southern Iceland trails, it\u2019s just as easy to traverse by taking Road 54 (also known as Snaefellsnesvegur), which circumnavigates most of the major sites. Stunning glaciers, sparkling fjords, and fairy-tale-like landscapes are just a few of the sights on offer here, and the colourful fishing towns dotted around are like something lifted out of folklore. When taking this route, you can either make a full loop of the peninsula or use the north and south mountain passes, which can make the drive more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_544512115.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Horses in Grundarfjordur, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_577465390.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Grundarfjordur, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1: <\/strong>On the northern end of this route, you\u2019ll see the epic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/west\/place\/kirkjufell-mountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Kirkjufell mountain<\/a>, one of the most photographed spots in Iceland. Don\u2019t forget to drop by the picturesque town of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/west-iceland-regions\/grundarfjordur\" target=\"_blank\">Grundarfjordur<\/a>. As you carry on, you can visit the famous <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Budir Black Church (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/phototours\/budir\/\" target=\"_blank\">Budir Black Church<\/a>. It\u2019s the only black church on the peninsula and the spotlight in many an Insta photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1403888153.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Budir Black Church, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_1267169398.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Vatnshellir Lava Cave, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 2-3:<\/strong> Some of the unmissable scenery on this route includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/west\/place\/londrangar-basalt-cliffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Londrangar Basalt Cliffs<\/a>, a stunning sweep of dramatic landscape that\u2019ll leave you breathless. The incredible <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Snaefellsj\u00f6kull Glacier (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/inspiration\/snaefellsjokull-national-park\" target=\"_blank\">Snaefellsj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/a>, which sits on top of an active volcano, can be seen up close from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/inspiration\/snaefellsjokull-national-park\" target=\"_blank\">Snaefellsj\u00f6kull National Park<\/a> or from the entrance to the 800-year-old <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vatnshellir Lava Cave (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.west.is\/en\/west\/place\/vatnshellir-cave\" target=\"_blank\">Vatnshellir Lava Cave<\/a>. It\u2019s no wonder this trip is quickly becoming one of the most popular road trips to take in Iceland, particularly if you love a mixture of small towns, incredible nature (and have limited time for driving around).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"63.615623\" data-longitude=\"-19.988569\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/jV2l-cP3\/seljalandsfoss-iceland\" data-placeid=\"1099\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/jV2l-cP3\/seljalandsfoss-iceland\">Iceland Itinerary (4-5 Days): South Iceland Route<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_753210046.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Skogafoss waterfall, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_398496772.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Reykjavik, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1: <\/strong>The<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/south-coast\" target=\"_blank\"> South Iceland<\/a> route is a great way to experience a spectrum of Iceland\u2019s natural highlights and spend time enjoying Reykjavik. Start with the magnificent <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seljalandsfoss (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/seljalandsfoss\" target=\"_blank\">Seljalandsfoss<\/a>, the 65-metre waterfall that you can walk behind and to the top of (don\u2019t forget to wear something waterproof!). You can then carry on and stop off at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Skogafoss waterfall, (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandtravel.is\/attractions\/skogafoss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skogafoss waterfall,<\/a> walking the 370 steps to the top for immense views. The final stop on your first day is <em>the<\/em> <em>coolest<\/em> thing to do in Iceland: walk on a glacier. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/travel-iceland\/drive\/solheimajokull\" target=\"_blank\">Solheimajokull<\/a> glacier extends from the Myrdalsjokull glacier, forming a cap over the active volcano beneath. If you have extra time, you can visit the abandoned US Navy aeroplane on <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/connect-with-locals\/jorunnsg\/the-abandoned-dc-plane-on-solheimasandur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Solheimasandur (opens in a new tab)\">Solheimasandur<\/a> for some awesome pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"63.615623\" data-longitude=\"-19.988569\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/2eeace52-2cd7-4a90-a234-9435cc747e65-1400.jpg?placeid=1099&amp;name=Seljalandsfoss&amp;lat=63.615623&amp;lng=-19.988569\" alt=\"Solheimasandur, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>Solheimasandur, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 2-3:<\/strong> Hit the Golden Circle route mentioned above, although many people add on some extras here like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerid Crater Lake (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/adventures.is\/iceland\/attractions\/kerid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kerid Crater Lake<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlagoon.is\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Secret Lagoon (opens in a new tab)\">The Secret Lagoon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_165106163.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edwin-Verin-Shutterstock.com_.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Blue Lagoon, Iceland.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/shutterstock_528445624.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Blue Lagoon, Iceland. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 4-5: <\/strong>After exploring these immense natural wonders, you\u2019ll end up back in the city where you can grab a hot dog, visit some of the local attractions, like The Blue Lagoon, or visit the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandtravel.is\/attractions\/hallgrimskirkja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hallgrimskirkja church (opens in a new tab)\">Hallgrimskirkja church<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"64.080673\" data-longitude=\"-21.940624\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JBazfHJtH\/route-1-guesthouse-hafnarfjordur-iceland\" data-placeid=\"3752\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JBazfHJtH\/route-1-guesthouse-hafnarfjordur-iceland\">Iceland Itinerary (7-10 Days): Ring Road<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.080673\" data-longitude=\"-21.940624\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/8d9bf896-229e-406f-91a7-0f8ab505f28c-1400.jpg?placeid=3752&amp;name=Route%201%20Guesthouse&amp;lat=64.080673&amp;lng=-21.940624\" alt=\"Svartifoss Black Waterfall, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>Svartifoss Black Waterfall, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The road trip to end all road trips, the Ring Road covers the entire country along <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/best-of-iceland\/best-attractions-by-the-ring-road-of-iceland\" target=\"_blank\">Route 1<\/a> and involves 800 miles of stunning scenery. While Iceland isn\u2019t a large country and you could definitely drive this route in less than a week, the ten days account for all the incredible stops you\u2019re going to be itching to take along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 1-4: <\/strong>You start off this epic trail with The Golden Circle route mentioned above, but with time for extras like hiking the epic Solheimajokull glacier and picture taking on Solheimasan. The route carries on along the South Coast and offers frosty ice caves, iceberg lagoons, and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Svartifoss Black Waterfall (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/connect-with-locals\/regina\/svartifoss-waterfall-in-skaftafell-national-park\" target=\"_blank\">Svartifoss Black Waterfall<\/a>, as well as the wonders of The South Iceland Route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.080673\" data-longitude=\"-21.940624\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/49cf21d7-ca19-41df-8066-75d9bd738dea-1400.jpg?placeid=3752&amp;name=Route%201%20Guesthouse&amp;lat=64.080673&amp;lng=-21.940624\" alt=\"Vestrahorn Mountain, Iceland.\"\/><figcaption>Vestrahorn Mountain, Iceland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 4-7:<\/strong> Once you get to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.east.is\/\">East Coast<\/a>, you\u2019ll find the roads are a lot quieter since most of the tour buses don\u2019t reach that far. In many places, you\u2019ll feel like you have the whole world to yourself. Some East Coast gems include <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/nature-info\/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-the-crown-jewel-of-iceland-s-nature\" target=\"_blank\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon<\/a> and the vast and photogenic <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vestrahorn mountain. Wh (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/visitvatnajokull.is\/how-to-get-to-the-famous-vestrahorn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vestrahorn mountain.<\/a> When you reach the north of Iceland, you can try the incredible reindeer safari, a favourite among many visitors; seeing reindeer in their natural habitat is truly amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-latitude=\"64.080673\" data-longitude=\"-21.940624\" src=\"https:\/\/d39ghehfp8sbx4.cloudfront.net\/media\/img\/1\/ac9a2ab5-e019-4d0a-9639-ca93e8c0961c-1400.jpg?placeid=3752&amp;name=Route%201%20Guesthouse&amp;lat=64.080673&amp;lng=-21.940624\" alt=\"Hallgr&#xED;mskirkja&#xA0;(Church of Iceland), Reykjavik, Iceland. \"\/><figcaption>Hallgr&#xED;mskirkja&#xA0;(Church of Iceland), Reykjavik, Iceland. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Days 7-10:<\/strong> Finish off by doing The Sn\u00e6fellnes Peninsula and head back to Reykjavik. The beauty of doing the whole island is stopping at the tiny towns in between the incredible sites along the way, and this Ring Road route leaves you with an image of Iceland you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Iceland, where the rugged and natural beauty can be found in icy blue waterfalls, black beaches, massive volcanos, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":42970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":"","_classifai_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_scheduled":false},"categories":[4,36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-iceland"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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