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2 adults · 6m campervan
Iceland Ring Road Campervan Trip: 15 Nights Around the Island
1 – 16 August · 15 nights · A clockwise circuit of Iceland's Ring Road, from Gullfoss and Vík's black sands to Skaftafell's glaciers, Mývatn's craters and the quiet fjord village of Djúpivogur, looping home via Snæfellsnes. Steady 200km days give a couple time to explore each stop unhurried.
Getting there: 58 km · 1 h 08 from Reykjavik · Easy dual-carriageway out of Reykjavik onto Route 1, then a short detour north into the Golden Circle on well-maintained but occasionally narrow roads with tour-bus traffic near Geysir and Gullfoss.
Arrive Selfoss
10:00Pick up campervan in Reykjavik and stock up on supplies
12:00Drive to Þingvellir National Park, walk the rift valley
15:00Continue to Geysir, watch Strokkur erupt
17:00Drive on to Gullfoss for the falls
19:00Settle into campsite at Selfoss
Depart Selfoss
09:00Morning stroll along the Ölfusá river
09:51Depart towards Vík, stopping at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss en route
Getting there: 129 km · 2 h 09 from Selfoss · Route 1 hugs the coast past black sand plains and glacier tongues; watch for strong crosswinds near Reynisfjara and narrow single-lane bridges over glacial rivers.
Arrive Vík
12:00Arrive and set up at campsite
13:30Walk Reynisfjara beach, view basalt columns
16:00Drive up to Dyrhólaey headland for views
18:30Dinner overlooking the village and Katla volcano's flank
Explore Vík
09:00Morning visit to Skógafoss, climb the viewing steps
11:30Stop at Sólheimajökull glacier tongue for a short hike
Getting there: 140 km · 2 h 07 from Vík · Route 1 crosses vast outwash plains below Vatnajökull with long straight stretches; keep an eye out for glacial river fords and sudden weather changes near the ice cap.
Arrive Skaftafell
12:00Arrive at Skaftafell visitor centre and set up camp
14:00Hike to Svartifoss waterfall
17:00Short walk to view Skaftafellsjökull glacier
Explore Skaftafell
09:00Guided glacier walk or ice cave exploration on Vatnajökull
14:00Drive to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to see icebergs
Getting there: 121 km · 1 h 50 from Skaftafell · A short coastal run with views of Vatnajökull's southeastern outlet glaciers; the road is good tarmac but narrow bridges require care in a large vehicle.
Arrive Höfn
13:00Arrive and set up camp
14:30Drive to Stokksnes for views of Vestrahorn
17:00Walk along Höfn's harbour
19:00Dinner featuring local langoustine
Depart Höfn
09:30Morning at the harbour before departing north for Djúpivogur
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7 – 9 August · Stop 5 of 10
Djúpivogur
2 nights★ Eggin í Gleðivík egg sculptures★ Papey island boat trip★ Búlandstindur pyramid mountain
Getting there: 103 km · 1 h 35 from Höfn · The road winds along dramatic fjord edges with steep drop-offs and tight bends; a slow, scenic drive requiring patience in a 6m van.
Arrive Djúpivogur
12:00Arrive and set up camp
13:30Visit the Eggin í Gleðivík sculpture trail
16:00Relax by the harbour
Explore Djúpivogur
09:00Boat trip to Papey island to see puffins and seals
14:00Photograph Búlandstindur mountain from the shore
17:00Quiet evening walk around the village
Depart Djúpivogur
10:00Drive inland over the fjord road to Egilsstaðir
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9 – 10 August · Stop 6 of 10
Egilsstaðir
1 night★ Lagarfljót lake legend of the worm★ Hengifoss waterfall★ Hallormsstaður forest
Getting there: 152 km · 2 h 19 from Djúpivogur · A mix of fjord-side road and inland valley driving with a mountain pass that can be foggy; well-surfaced but with some steep gradients.
Arrive Egilsstaðir
13:00Arrive and set up camp
14:30Walk in Hallormsstaður forest
17:00Drive to viewpoint over Lagarfljót lake
Depart Egilsstaðir
09:00Short hike to Hengifoss waterfall
10:22Depart north over the highland pass towards Mývatn
Getting there: 174 km · 2 h 38 from Egilsstaðir · The route climbs over a barren highland pass with volcanic scenery before descending to the lake basin; good tarmac but exposed to crosswinds at altitude.
Arrive Mývatn
13:00Arrive and set up camp
14:30Walk among the lava formations at Dimmuborgir
17:00Soak at Mývatn Nature Baths
Explore Mývatn
09:00Drive to Krafla volcano and Víti crater
12:00Visit the Hverir geothermal field with bubbling mudpots
15:00Walk the Höfði peninsula for lake views
18:00Return to campsite for the evening
Depart Mývatn
09:30Depart for Akureyri along the north coast
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12 – 13 August · Stop 8 of 10
Akureyri
1 night★ Akureyrarkirkja church★ Botanical Garden of Akureyri★ Goðafoss waterfall en route
Getting there: 76 km · 1 h 18 from Mývatn · A relatively straightforward drive along the fjord with gentle curves, though the descent into Akureyri has a steep final stretch.
Arrive Akureyri
13:00Stop at Goðafoss waterfall on the way in
15:00Arrive in Akureyri and set up camp
16:30Visit Akureyrarkirkja and stroll the town centre
18:00Walk through the Botanical Garden
Depart Akureyri
09:30Browse the harbourfront before departing for Varmahlíð
Getting there: 94 km · 1 h 29 from Akureyri · Rolling farmland and river valleys with easy roads, a gentler stretch after the fjord driving further east.
Arrive Varmahlíð
13:00Arrive and set up camp
14:30Visit the turf farm museum at Glaumbær
16:30See the tiny turf church at Grafarkirkja
Depart Varmahlíð
09:12Morning drive through Skagafjörður horse country before heading for Snæfellsnes
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14 – 16 August · Stop 10 of 10
Stykkishólmur
2 nights★ Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano★ Kirkjufell mountain★ Djúpalónssandur black beach
Getting there: 289 km · 4 h 48 from Varmahlíð · A long transit day across the northwest fjord roads and into Snæfellsnes; mostly good tarmac with some winding sections around the peninsula's base.
Arrive Stykkishólmur
14:00Arrive and set up camp
15:30Walk out to Súgandisey island lighthouse
18:00Dinner in the harbour town
Explore Snæfellsnes
09:00Drive around the peninsula to Kirkjufell mountain
11:30Visit Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach
14:00View Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano
17:00Return to Stykkishólmur for the evening
Depart Stykkishólmur
09:30Final coastal drive back to Reykjavik
16 August · End of the trip
Reykjavik
Getting there: 172 km · 3 h 15 from Stykkishólmur
Drop-off day
13:00Arrive in Reykjavik and return the campervan
14:30Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping
16:00Trip ends
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