Iceland 16-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

Explore 3 self-drive trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Iceland.
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This ultimate Iceland road trip includes pristine wilderness and historic hubs like Akureyri
Map of Self-Drive Highlights of Iceland's Ring Road - 16 Days
Self-Drive Highlights of Iceland's Ring Road - 16 Days

Iceland is famous for its scenery, and it's only while road-tripping down the famous Route 1 (Ring Road) that you can fully appreciate the "land of fire and ice." This self-drive adventure takes you on an epic journey around the country's iconic waterfalls, sea cliffs, glaciers, and lava fields as you follow famous circuit routes like the Golden Circle. Other highlights include stops at the scenic Eastfjords, soaks in geothermal springs, whale watching, hiking rugged sea cliffs, and more.

Check off some of Iceland's most iconic natural landmarks, like the mighty falls at Gullfoss
Map of Iceland Nature, Hiking & Highlights - 16 Days
Iceland Nature, Hiking & Highlights - 16 Days

Venture into the wild in a wonderland forged by volcanoes and ice at the top of the world. This 16-day trip to Iceland will take you around the country's western and southern coasts by car and on foot as you explore thundering waterfalls, rugged coastal cliffs, glaciers, hot springs, and more. But multiday nature hikes and scenic drives are only part of the adventure—you'll also enjoy thrilling activities like whale watching, kayaking on fjords, zipline tours, and hiking up snowcapped volcanoes.

Spot Atlantic puffins in Iceland's Westfjords
Map of Iceland's Wild West & Arctic North Road Trip - 16 Days
Iceland's Wild West & Arctic North Road Trip - 16 Days

There's no road trip experience on earth like driving around Iceland's volcanic landscapes, thundering waterfalls, and frozen frontiers. This 16-day drive begins on the west side, where you'll travel up the coast to the waterfalls and volcanoes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the fjords and soaring mountains around Ísafjörður. That's just an appetizer for the adventures that await in Iceland's far north, which range from snorkeling and whale watching to whitewater rafting and soaking in a "beer bath."

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