Thanks to the new Lonely Planet Road Trips collection, hit Iceland's incomparable Ring Road! This 1,322 km loop circles the volcanic island and connects almost all points of interest accessible without needing to rent a 4x4. The result is breathtaking landscapes and all the richness of Icelandic cultural life.
Located very close to the Arctic Circle, this isolated, sparsely populated island is a natural wonder, shaped by titanic forces – geysers, volcanoes, and glaciers. Lovers of spectacular wild spaces will be delighted!
A 1,322 km loop, Route 1 or the Ring Road connects almost all accessible sites without needing to rent a 4x4! Along the way, you'll pass fjords, mud pots, lunar lava fields, waterfalls, black sand beaches, majestic glaciers... You'll discover the capital Reykjavik, a concentration of Icelandic cultural life. With a little patience, you might spot puffins on the cliffs, whales off the coast, or seals basking on the beaches.
Find all the tips and advice from authors who love Iceland to plan and prepare your itinerary.
This guide describes step-by-step the 1,322 km that make up the Ring Road. Each stage includes a map of the proposed section, key points of interest, recommendations for places to eat and stay, and advice from the authors.
Thematic essays provide insight into specific natural and cultural features in Iceland.
Clear maps with the Ring Road route and must-sees, maps of major cities with their points of interest. And a beautiful first fold-out and illustrated map that sets the tone for this guide.
And of course, all the practical information to embark on this beautiful journey (vehicle rental, highway code, budget...).
In short, a nice travel journal with rounded corner pages and a practical format, to take with you on Iceland's Ring Road.
