Pakkhús Restaurant

This route will take you through the best of what south Iceland has to offer over five days. Having previously visited Iceland before, this route does not include the Golden Circle sights (which I also highly recommend). Starting and ending in Reykjavik this route will take you through the best natural views that Iceland has to offer. I travelled during early November 2023, and the sunlight hours were short. The sun rose around 9 am, with sun down around 4pm. Bear this in mind when travelling if you don’t like driving in the dark. This route will take you along the ring road (route one") and along the way you'll hit some of Iceland's best highlights.

Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world and I'm excited to share this itinerary, which covers everything you need to have the most perfect week traveling the Ring Road. Plus I've included details about an off-the-beaten-path destination located in the center of the island, which was the highlight of my trip. I explored Iceland by van and I believe it is the absolute best way to maximize your time on the island. Van travel saves you money since your accommodations, transportation (and meals if you decide to cook in your van) are all in one! To travel the Ring Road in just a week, you'll need to be prepared to drive a lot (a few hours each day), but you'll see a lot as well! If you're looking to hike, experience great Icelandic restaurants, be adventurous, and see the best parts of Iceland in 7-days, then this itinerary is for you. Destinations covered: 📍Partial Golden Circle 📍Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park 📍Skógar 📍Vík 📍Skaftafell 📍Höfn 📍Seydisfjordur 📍Lake Mývatn 📍Akureyri 📍Reykjavík 📍BONUS: Off-the-beaten-path destination (my favorite part of Iceland) Recommendations included in the itinerary: ✔️Hikes ✔️Restaurants ✔️Two tours ✔️Van rental information ✔️Campsite information ✔️Easy van meal ideas ✔️Local tips and general Iceland information ✔️Packing list to make van life seamless *This itinerary was created for someone looking to travel to Iceland between May-September.

Your ultimate guide to the southern region of Iceland. Spots listed are places I visited and loved while in car camping around Iceland for a month. This includes places to eat, drink, see & do, explore, and camping spots.