The 1,322-kilometer Route 1 circles Iceland like a ribbon of asphalt through geological wonderlands. From the dramatic sea stacks of Vik to the ethereal icebergs of Jökulsárlón, this is the ultimate road trip.
Days 1–3: Golden Circle & South Coast
Begin with the classic sights — Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss — before heading south toward the black sands of Reynisfjara and the towering waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Days 4–7: The Eastfjords & Lake Mývatn
Leave the tour buses behind as you snake along the steep Eastfjords, then climb onto the volcanic plateau of Mývatn with its steaming solfataras, pseudo-craters, and natural geothermal baths.
