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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 Days

The whole Ring Road and the Snæfellsnes peninsula in a camper at an easy pace, with two nights at Mývatn and campsites chosen for every night.

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12 days · 11 nightsCamper + Platinum insurance1 June to 15 SeptemberStarts and ends at Keflavík Airport
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Trip at a glance

Best forTravellers who want the whole Ring Road in a camper with short driving days and time at each stop
HighlightsKirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Glaumbær, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi, Húsavík, East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skógafoss, Gullfoss
Total drivingAbout 2,450 km in 12 days
Longest dayDay 3: about 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of driving
Start and endKeflavík Airport, any day of the week

What's included with us

Your own trip map, on web and phoneAfter booking you get a private map of your trip on icelandmap.is: each day's route, your campsites, fuel stations, toilets, places to eat and the extra stops below, ready on your phone before you land.
Lesser-known stops picked by localsEach day includes quieter places that most visitors drive past, chosen by our team and marked on your map.
A local team in IcelandWe are a local travel agency in Iceland. Message or call us before and during your trip; we answer in English and help if plans change on the road.
Day-by-day guideDriving times, road and weather notes, and where to stop for fuel and food each day.
One free date changeChange your travel dates once for free up to 30 days before arrival (subject to availability).
No booking feesThe price you see includes the camper, Platinum insurance, road tax and card fees.

Day by day

Open a day for stops and tips. Add tours to any day; the price updates in the booking box.
DAY1Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysArrival and the road to SnæfellsnesAbout 220 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightSnæfellsnesDetails ▾Close ▴
Keflavík Airport – Borgarnes – Gerðuberg – Ytri Tunga – Búðir – Snæfellsnes

Meet the rental team at Keflavík Airport; they take you to their nearby office, where you pick up your camper. Then drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel to Borgarnes, where the Settlement Centre tells the story of the first Icelanders. Continue onto the Snæfellsnes peninsula, past the basalt wall of Gerðuberg, to the beach at Ytri Tunga, where seals often lie on the rocks. End the day at Búðir and its black church below the lava field. You sleep on the peninsula for two nights.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysBorgarnesFuel, supermarket and the Settlement Centre. The last large town before Snæfellsnes.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGerðuberg cliffsA row of basalt columns a short walk from the parking area.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysEldborg crater (optional)About 2.5 hours return on foot from the farm Snorrastaðir.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysYtri TungaSeals are most often seen from June to August, at low tide.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysBúðirThe black church and a walk through the Búðahraun lava field.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Arnarstapi campsite, Ólafsvík campsite, Grundarfjörður campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: If you land early, have breakfast in Borgarnes; it is the best place to stock up on food before the peninsula.
Local tip: lesser-known stopBjarnarfoss · A tall waterfall a few minutes from Búðir, seen from the road. A short walk takes you closer.
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysKrauma Geothermal Baths AdmissionA 35-minute detour from Borgarnes to Deildartunguhver.+7,900 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionIn Borgarnes.+3,700 ISK pp
DAY2Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysAround SnæfellsjökullAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightSnæfellsnesDetails ▾Close ▴
Arnarstapi – Hellnar – Lóndrangar – Djúpalónssandur – Snæfellsjökull National Park – Kirkjufell – Stykkishólmur

A full loop of the peninsula below the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Walk the cliff path from Arnarstapi to Hellnar, look up at the basalt towers of Lóndrangar, and walk down to Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach with the remains of an old shipwreck. On the north coast, stop at Kirkjufell and its waterfall, then spend the evening in the harbour town of Stykkishólmur.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysArnarstapiA 2.5 km coastal path to Hellnar, past sea arches and bird cliffs.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHellnarA small fishing village with a café by the sea cave Baðstofa.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysRauðfeldsgjá gorgeA narrow gorge you can walk a short way into. Slippery in winter.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysLóndrangarTwo volcanic plugs by the sea, 10 minutes' walk from the parking area.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysVatnshellir lava caveGuided visits only; see the add-ons.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDjúpalónssandurDo not walk close to the water: the waves are strong.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSnæfellsjökull National ParkVisitor centre at Malarrif with toilets.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysKirkjufellThe view with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is a short walk from the parking area. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysStykkishólmurClimb Súgandisey for the view over the harbour and Breiðafjörður.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Arnarstapi campsite, Ólafsvík campsite, Grundarfjörður campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fill up with fuel in Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður or Stykkishólmur; there is no station on the south side of the glacier.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsSvöðufoss · A waterfall over basalt columns near Rif, with Snæfellsjökull behind it. A short, easy walk from the parking area.Súgandisey lighthouse · A short climb from Stykkishólmur harbour to the lighthouse on the islet, with a view over the islands of Breiðafjörður.
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysKirkjufell Kayaking Tour+14,900 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysÓlafsvík Whale WatchingFebruary–September+14,000 ISK pp
DAY3Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysTo the north: Hvítserkur and SkagafjörðurAbout 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of drivingOvernightSkagafjörðurDetails ▾Close ▴
Stykkishólmur – Búðardalur – Hvammstangi – (Hvítserkur) – Kolugljúfur – Glaumbær – Skagafjörður

The longest drive of the trip, through the farmland of Dalir to the north coast. In Hvammstangi you can learn about seals at the Seal Centre. In summer, take the gravel road along the Vatnsnes peninsula to Hvítserkur, a rock in the sea shaped like a drinking animal. Further east, the river Víðidalsá runs through the narrow Kolugljúfur canyon. End the day at Glaumbær, a farm with turf houses, before your campsite in Skagafjörður.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHvammstangiFuel, a shop and the Icelandic Seal Centre.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHvítserkur (optional)About 30 km of gravel road each way along Vatnsnes; best from May to September.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysKolugljúfur canyonA short detour from Road 1, with waterfalls in a narrow gorge.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGlaumbær turf housesA museum farm open in summer; the turf houses can be seen from outside all year.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Varmahlíð campsite, Sauðárkrókur campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Leave Snæfellsnes early: this is the longest driving day of the trip.
Local tip: lesser-known stopVíðimýrarkirkja turf church · A turf church from 1834 just outside Varmahlíð, right beside the road.
DAY4Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysTröllaskagi and AkureyriAbout 190 km, 2.5–3 hours of drivingOvernightAkureyriDetails ▾Close ▴
Skagafjörður – Hofsós – Siglufjörður – Ólafsfjörður – Dalvík – Akureyri

Drive around the Tröllaskagi peninsula, where mountains drop straight into the sea. Swim in the infinity pool at Hofsós, which looks out over the fjord, then continue through tunnels to Siglufjörður, once Iceland's herring capital. Pass Ólafsfjörður and Dalvík, where you can join a whale watching tour, before you reach Akureyri, the largest town in the north.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHofsós swimming poolSmall entry fee. Bring a towel.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSiglufjörðurThe Herring Era Museum and cafés by the harbour.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysÓlafsfjörðurA quiet fishing town between two tunnels.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDalvíkWhale watching departs from the harbour; see the add-ons.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysAkureyriRestaurants, shops, the botanical garden and the town's popular swimming pool.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hamrar campsite (Kjarnaskógur forest, Akureyri). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: If the Tröllaskagi road is closed by snow, take Road 1 over Öxnadalsheiði instead: about 120 km and 1.5 hours.
Local tip: lesser-known stopGrafarkirkja · One of the oldest turf churches in Iceland, a tiny 17th-century chapel near Hofsós.
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDalvík Whale Watching+11,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysExpress Whale Watching in Dalvík (RIB boat)May–September+20,990 ISK pp
DAY5Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGoðafoss and Lake MývatnAbout 110 km, 1.5–2 hours of drivingOvernightMývatnDetails ▾Close ▴
Akureyri – Goðafoss – Skútustaðagígar – Dimmuborgir – Hverfjall – Grjótagjá – Mývatn

A short driving day with many stops. Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods, is on the way to Lake Mývatn. Around the lake you walk among pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, through the lava towers of Dimmuborgir and up to the rim of Hverfjall crater. Look into the warm water of the Grjótagjá cave, and end the day in the Earth Lagoon.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGoðafossViewpoints on both sides of the river.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSkútustaðagígarA 30-minute walk among the pseudo-craters.Guide →
DimmuborgirMarked paths from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHverfjall craterA steep 20-minute climb to the rim.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGrjótagjáA small cave with warm water. Bathing is not allowed.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysLake MývatnMidges in June and July; a head net helps.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Earth Lagoon (formerly Mývatn Nature Baths) is quieter in the evening. Book a time slot.
Local tip: lesser-known stopLeirhnjúkur · Steaming ground and young lava on a marked trail near Krafla. Summer only; stay on the path. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysEarth Lagoon Mývatn Essential AdmissionFormerly Mývatn Nature Baths.+7,900 ISK pp
DAY6Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHúsavík, Ásbyrgi and DettifossAbout 250 km, 3.5 hours of drivingOvernightMývatnDetails ▾Close ▴
Mývatn – Húsavík – Ásbyrgi – Dettifoss – Mývatn

A loop north of the lake. In Húsavík, the whale watching capital of Iceland, boats leave the old harbour several times a day. Continue to Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon with birch woods, and on to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Walk upstream to Selfoss before you drive back to Mývatn for a second night.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHúsavíkWhale watching from the harbour; see the add-ons.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysÁsbyrgi canyonA short walk from the parking to the pond at the end of the canyon.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDettifossRoad 862 to the west side is paved.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSelfoss (waterfall)About 30 minutes' walk from the Dettifoss parking area.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Earth Lagoon at Mývatn is a good end to the day. Book a time slot.
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHúsavík Whale WatchingHúsavík is 1 hour from Mývatn; adds about 5 hours to the day.+14,036 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHúsavík Whale Watching & Puffins (RIB boat)May–September+21,990 ISK pp
DAY7Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHverir and the road eastAbout 170 km, 2.5 hours of drivingOvernightEgilsstaðirDetails ▾Close ▴
Mývatn – Námafjall/Hverir – Möðrudalur – Egilsstaðir

Start at the steaming mud pots and fumaroles of Hverir below Námafjall. The road then crosses the highland desert at Möðrudalur, one of the highest farms in Iceland, and drops down to Egilsstaðir by the lake Lagarfljót. A short day, with time for the Vök Baths in the evening.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysNámafjall and HverirStay on the marked paths; the ground is hot.Guide →
MöðrudalurA farm café in the highland desert, about halfway.
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysEgilsstaðirThe largest town in the east, with shops and restaurants.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Egilsstaðir campsite, Atlavík campsite (Hallormsstaður forest). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Vök Baths, floating in the lake near Egilsstaðir, are a good end to the day.
Local tip: lesser-known stopFardagafoss · A waterfall above Egilsstaðir, reached by a short uphill walk from the road. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysVök Baths AdmissionFloating pools in Lake Urriðavatn, 5 km from Egilsstaðir.+7,690 ISK pp
DAY8Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysThe East FjordsAbout 270 km, 3.5–4 hours of drivingOvernightHöfnDetails ▾Close ▴
Egilsstaðir – Reyðarfjörður – Fáskrúðsfjörður – Stöðvarfjörður – Djúpivogur – Eystrahorn – Stokksnes – Höfn

Follow the coast through the East Fjords, past small fishing villages tucked into deep fjords. In Stöðvarfjörður, see Petra's stone collection; in Djúpivogur, the egg sculptures by the harbour. South of the fjords, the road passes the jagged peaks of Eystrahorn before you reach Stokksnes and the Vestrahorn mountain, just outside Höfn.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysReyðarfjörðurFuel and a supermarket.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysFáskrúðsfjörðurStreet signs in French and Icelandic, from the town's past with French fishermen.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysStöðvarfjörðurPetra's Stone Collection, open in summer.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDjúpivogurThe egg sculptures 'Eggin í Gleðivík' by the harbour.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysEystrahornParking at Hvalnes lighthouse.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysStokksnes and VestrahornPrivate land with an entry fee at the Viking Café.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysHöfnKnown for langoustine; several restaurants by the harbour.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Höfn campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fuel up in Reyðarfjörður or Djúpivogur. Most villages in the fjords have a station, but some close early.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsEggin í Gleðivík · 34 granite eggs along the harbour in Djúpivogur, one for each bird species that nests nearby.Teigarhorn · A protected nature reserve near Djúpivogur known for its zeolite crystals. Look, but leave the stones.
DAY9Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysJökulsárlón and SkaftafellAbout 135 km, 2 hours of drivingOvernightSkaftafell areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Höfn – Jökulsárlón – Diamond Beach – Fjallsárlón – Skaftafell

A day of glaciers without hurry. Jökulsárlón, where icebergs float out to sea, is 80 km from Höfn; across the road is Diamond Beach. In summer you can paddle among the icebergs on a kayak tour. Stop at the quieter Fjallsárlón lagoon, then walk to Svartifoss in Skaftafell, the waterfall framed by basalt columns. You sleep near Skaftafell.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysJökulsárlón glacier lagoonSeals are often seen near the lagoon's mouth. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDiamond BeachIce on black sand. Keep away from the waves.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysFjallsárlónThe glacier comes down to the water.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSkaftafell and SvartifossAbout 1.5 hours return from the visitor centre. Parking fee.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Skaftafell campsite (Vatnajökull National Park). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: With the extra night here, this is the day for a glacier hike at Skaftafell or kayaking on Jökulsárlón.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsMúlagljúfur · A green canyon with waterfalls near Hof in Öræfi. Allow 2–3 hours for the walk; best from June to September. (Summer only (about June–September))Breiðárlón · A quieter glacier lagoon west of Jökulsárlón, reached by a gravel track. Check the track before driving it. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysJökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon KayakingMay–September+18,500 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSkaftafell Glacier HikeBest with an extra night near Skaftafell.+13,763 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGlacier Lagoon Kayaking PremiumMay–October+20,900 ISK pp
DAY10Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysFjaðrárgljúfur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur and VíkAbout 140 km, 2 hours of drivingOvernightVík areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Skaftafell – Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Fjaðrárgljúfur – Vík

Drive west across the black sands and the moss-covered Eldhraun lava field. Stop in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, then walk along the rim of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. In Vík, see the Lava Show or walk to the black beach before dinner.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysFjaðrárgljúfur canyonAbout 1 hour return along the rim. It can close in spring.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysVík í MýrdalSupermarket, restaurants and fuel.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Vík campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Lava Show in Vík pours real molten lava in front of you; book a time slot.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsKirkjugólf · Flat-topped basalt columns that look like a church floor, a few minutes' walk from the road in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.Systrafoss · A waterfall right above Kirkjubæjarklaustur. In summer you can walk up beside it to the lake Systravatn.
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DAY11Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysThe South Coast waterfallsAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightGolden Circle areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Vík – Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey – Skógafoss – Seljalandsfoss – Golden Circle area

See the basalt columns of Reynisfjara and the sea arch at Dyrhólaey in the morning light. Drive west to Skógafoss and climb the steps to the top, then walk behind Seljalandsfoss and into the gorge of Gljúfrabúi. In the afternoon, drive inland to the Golden Circle, where you sleep near Gullfoss and Geysir.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysReynisfjara black sand beachSneaker waves are dangerous here: stay well back from the water.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysDyrhólaeyPart of the area can close for nesting birds in May and June.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSkógafossAbout 500 steps to the viewpoint at the top.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSeljalandsfossThe path behind the waterfall is wet and closes when icy. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGljúfrabúiA waterfall hidden in a gorge, 10 minutes' walk from Seljalandsfoss.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Skjól campsite (near Geysir), Laugarvatn campsite, Úthlíð campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Secret Lagoon in Flúðir and Laugarás Lagoon are on the way to your campsite.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsKvernufoss · A waterfall in a small gorge about 15 minutes on foot from the Skógar museum. You can walk behind it. The path is icy in winter.Loftsalahellir · A cave in the cliffs between Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara, once used for local meetings, with a view along the coast.
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DAY12Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysThe Golden Circle and the airportAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightEnd of tripDetails ▾Close ▴
Gullfoss – Geysir – Þingvellir – Keflavík Airport

See Gullfoss and the Geysir geothermal area early, before the day tours arrive from Reykjavík. Drive to Þingvellir National Park and walk between the continents, then continue to Keflavík Airport to return the camper.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGullfoss waterfallThe lower path can be icy or closed in winter.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGeysir geothermal areaStrokkur erupts every 5–10 minutes.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysÞingvellir National ParkWalk through Almannagjá. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysThe Blue Lagoon (optional)20 minutes from the airport. Book a time slot.Guide →
Local tip: For an afternoon flight, leave Þingvellir by noon. Allow 2.5 hours at the airport plus time to refuel and return the camper.
Local tip: lesser-known stopBrúarhlöð · A narrow canyon where the Hvítá river runs between rock pillars, right beside road 30 between Flúðir and Gullfoss.
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Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysGlacier Snowmobile Tour from GullfossTakes about 3.5 hours; only with an evening flight.+33,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysSilfra Snorkeling TourAbout 3 hours · age 12+ · drysuit and GoPro photos included+17,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysBlue Lagoon Comfort admissionEntry, towel, silica mask and a drink · choose Comfort or Premium+18,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes by Camper in 12 DaysBlue Lagoon Premium admissionComfort plus bathrobe, slippers and a second mask · choose Comfort or Premium+21,990 ISK pp
Driving distances and times are rounded estimates from main-road distances, without stops. Tour prices are per person.

Campsites

Campsite fees are not included in the price. Guests choose and pay for their campsite each night. The campsites below are in the right area for each night, and all are on the trip map.

  • Night 1: Snæfellsnes: Arnarstapi campsite, Ólafsvík campsite, Grundarfjörður campsite
  • Night 2: Snæfellsnes: Arnarstapi campsite, Ólafsvík campsite, Grundarfjörður campsite
  • Night 3: Skagafjörður: Varmahlíð campsite, Sauðárkrókur campsite
  • Night 4: Akureyri: Hamrar campsite (Kjarnaskógur forest, Akureyri)
  • Night 5: Mývatn: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite
  • Night 6: Mývatn: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite
  • Night 7: Egilsstaðir: Egilsstaðir campsite, Atlavík campsite (Hallormsstaður forest)
  • Night 8: Höfn: Höfn campsite
  • Night 9: Skaftafell area: Skaftafell campsite (Vatnajökull National Park)
  • Night 10: Vík area: Vík campsite
  • Night 11: Golden Circle area: Skjól campsite (near Geysir), Laugarvatn campsite, Úthlíð campsite
Most have toilets, showers (sometimes for a small fee), cooking areas and electricity for campers. Most campsites do not take bookings: arrive, find a spot and pay at reception or in an app. In July and August, arrive by early evening. Campsite fees are not included in the price.

Your camper

  • Fiat Doblo Maxi Camper, automatic (2 travellers). Our standard choice: small, easy to drive and cheap on fuel, with a bed in the back and cooking gear.
  • Fiat Scudo Camper van, automatic (2 travellers who want more room). A larger van with more space inside and for luggage.
  • Dacia Duster 4x4 with pop-up rooftop tent, automatic (2 travellers). A 4x4 with a tent on the roof that opens in minutes. From 21 May only.
  • Platinum insurance with zero self-risk (includes gravel, sand and ash protection)
  • Unlimited kilometres
  • Bedding for 2 (sleeping bags and pillows), cooking set, camping chairs and table
  • Meet at Keflavík Airport; the camper office is nearby
  • 24% VAT and the daily road tax
  • 1–2 travellers per camper. Three or more: ask us and we book two campers.

Included

  • Camper for 12 days with Platinum insurance (zero self-risk)
  • Bedding, cooking set, camping chairs and table
  • Day-by-day route with stops, driving times and local tips
  • Campsite suggestions for every night, marked on your trip map
  • Trip map on icelandmap.is with fuel stations, toilets, supermarkets, campsites and stops along the way
  • Lesser-known stops chosen by our local team, marked on your trip map
  • Help from our local team before and during your trip

Not included

  • Flights
  • Campsite fees (paid at each campsite)
  • Fuel
  • Food
  • Parking fees at sights
  • Entry fees
  • Optional tours and lagoon entry, unless you add them
  • Extra driver
  • Travel insurance

How it works

1Choose and bookPick your date, travellers, camper and tours. You see the full price before you book, and pay a 20% deposit by card.
2We confirmWe book your camper and your tours, and confirm by email within 24 hours.
3Get your travel packCamper voucher, your route map with campsites and the day-by-day guide, by email and on your phone.
4Drive, with us on callA local is a message away if the weather or your plans change.

Seasons and driving

Late June to August, when every campsite in the north and east is open. Most campsites in Iceland open from mid-May or June to mid-September. Nights are cool even in summer.

Payment and cancellation

  • Book at least 14 days before arrival
  • 20% deposit when you book
  • Balance due 45 days before arrival. Bookings made less than 45 days before arrival are paid in full.
If you cancelCancellation fee
More than 30 days before arrival10% of the total price (you get half of your deposit back)
30 to 15 days before arrival50% of the total price
14 to 8 days before arrival75% of the total price
7 days or less before arrival, or no-show100% of the total price
  • One free date change up to 30 days before arrival, subject to availability.
  • We recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation (illness, flight changes).

Good to know

Can we park the camper anywhere for the night?

No. In Iceland it is not allowed to sleep in a camper, van or rooftop tent outside campsites, except on private land with the owner's permission. Each night of this trip has campsites in the right area, and they are all on your trip map.

Do we need to book campsites?

Most campsites in Iceland do not take bookings: you arrive, find a spot and pay at reception or in an app. In July and August, arrive by early evening. We tell you which campsites on your route can be booked ahead.

How much do campsites cost?

Campsite fees are not included. Most charge per person per night, plus a small fee for electricity and the national accommodation tax, and you pay at each campsite. We give you the current prices for the campsites on your route when you book.

What is in the camper?

The Fiat Doblo and the Fiat Scudo come with a bed, a cooking set, 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows, camping chairs, a table, a light and a cooling box. With the rooftop tent 4x4 you get the tent, sleeping bags and pillows, and we add a cooking set and 2 chairs. Showers and toilets are at the campsites.

What happens if we damage the camper?

Platinum insurance is included, with zero self-risk. That means you do not pay anything for damage covered by the insurance, including gravel, sand and ash damage. Damage from driving on closed or F-roads, or through rivers, is never covered.

Are the roads OK for a camper?

Yes. The route follows paved main roads, and the campers are not allowed on highland F-roads. A few optional detours are on gravel; drive them slowly or skip them.

Is it cold at night?

Even in July, nights are often 5–10 °C, and colder in May and September. Bring warm layers and a hat to sleep in. Many campsites have electricity, so you can charge your phone and use a small heater if the camper has one.

Is there a hotel version of this trip?

Yes. The same route with hotels and breakfast and a rental car is our Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 12 Days. You can compare both on the trip pages.

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Price per personFrom 152,800 ISK per person