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Iceland
12 days around the Ring Road
Iceland: 12 days around the Ring Road
A road trip around Iceland on the paved Ring Road, with waterfalls, black beaches, a glacier lagoon and a day on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Drives are kept to 2–4 hours a day so there is time to stop. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 11 nights in total
- Reykjavík and the Golden Circle2 nights
The city, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss - South coast (Vík)2 nights
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black beach - Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón2 nights
Glacier walks, icebergs in the lagoon, Diamond Beach - East Fjords1 night
Quiet fishing villages and mountain roads - Lake Mývatn and Akureyri2 nights
Volcanic landscapes, Dettifoss, nature baths - Snæfellsnes2 nights
Kirkjufell, lava fields, coastal walks
Drive counter-clockwise starting south, where the sights are closest together. The airport (Keflavík) is about 45 minutes from Reykjavík.
Places you will see
What’s in the guide
- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
- A phone app: the plan for your travel dates, checklist and notes, offline too
See a sample (PDF) 5 free pages, no sign-up
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The download link appears right after payment.
🎁 Buying it as a gift? You also get a printable voucher after payment.
Questions
How do I get the guide?
Straight after paying, a download page opens: the PDF in English and Czech and a link to the phone app. Save the link, it does not expire.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Save the PDF to your phone and add the app to your home screen, then it works without signal.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. After paying you also get a printable voucher with a QR code that the recipient scans to download the guide.
How up to date is it?
Every guide shows the date it was checked on the cover. Entry rules come from official government sources, prices and opening hours from official sites. Check them again before you travel, as they can change.
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