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Iceland: Ring Road & Northern Lights
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Iceland: Ring Road & Northern Lights

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9 days
16 places
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A classic 9-day route around Iceland along Ring Road No. 1, taking in the Golden Circle, the south coast, and the glacier lagoon. Perfect for autumn and winter when you're chasing the northern lights.

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Arrival in Reykjavík & the Historic City Centre
Reykjavík
3 places
Хатльгримскиркья (Hallgrímskirkja)
Attraction
Хатльгримскиркья (Hallgrímskirkja)
A striking Gothic-inspired church standing 74 m tall, with a panoramic lift to the top. It's the city's defining landmark, offering sweeping views over Reykjavík and the surrounding landscape.
The lift to the top costs 1,400 ISK and runs until 18:00. Arrive early to avoid queues.
Photo by Einar H. Reynis on Unsplash
1,400 ISK
On foot1.0 km
Directions
Харпа (Harpa)
Culture
Харпа (Harpa)
A striking modern concert hall with a geometric glass façade right on the harbour waterfront. The interior galleries are open to visitors, and evening concerts are a treat.
Entry to the interior atrium is free; concert tickets start from 2,000 ISK. Classical music performances are held here regularly.
Photo by Michael Held on Unsplash
Free (hall) or 2,000+ ISK (concert)
On foot500 m
Directions
Старый порт (Old Harbour)
Attraction
Старый порт (Old Harbour)
A revitalised historic harbour lined with restaurants, galleries, and lovely views across the bay. It's also the departure point for whale-watching tours.
Top spots for fresh seafood: Sjávargrillid and Messinn. Budget around 4,000–6,000 ISK for dinner.
Photo by Evelyn Paris on Unsplash
Free
By car39 km
Directions
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Blue Lagoon & the Golden Circle (Part One)
2 places
3
Golden Circle: Strokkur & Gullfoss
2 places
4
South Coast: Waterfalls
2 places
5
South Coast: Black Sand Beach & Canyon
2 places
6
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach
2 places
7
Rest Day & Exploring the East Coast
Höfn
1 place
8
East Coast & the Drive Back to Reykjavík (Part 1)
1 place
9
Return to Reykjavík & Departure
Reykjavík
1 place
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Points of interest
Хатльгримскиркья (Hallgrímskirkja)
Attraction
Харпа (Harpa)
Culture
Старый порт (Old Harbour)
Attraction
Голубая лагуна (Blue Lagoon)
Activity
Тингвеллир (Þingvellir)
Nature
Гейзер Строккур (Strokkur)
Nature
Водопад Гюдльфосс (Gullfoss)
Nature
Водопад Сельяландсфосс (Seljalandsfoss)
Nature
Водопад Скоугафосс (Skógafoss)
Nature
Пляж Рейнисфьяра (Reynisfjara)
Nature
Каньон Фьядрарглйуфур (Fjaðrárgljúfur)
Nature
Ледниковая лагуна Йёкюльсаурлоун (Jökulsárlón)
Nature
Алмазный пляж (Diamond Beach)
Nature
Посёлок Хёфн (Höfn) — ночевка и ужин
Lodging
Озеро Лагарфлёйт (Lagarfljót)
Nature
Рейкьявик — последний день
Lodging