Iceland is a must-have destination on your bucket list to road trip around at least once in your lifetime. The landscape feels out of this world and makes for an incredibly scenic drive around the country. From black sand beaches to abandoned hot springs and jaw-dropping waterfalls, this road trip will sure to be a memorable adventure.
The most popular way to road trip Iceland is by driving around Ring Road. This route brings you the amazing capital city, beautiful waterfalls, and unique national parks.
While Iceland can be an expensive country to visit, renting a car can help you keep the costs down. Opt to stay in accommodations outside of the main area and purchase food and drinks at grocery stores to keep costs down.
Continue reading to discover my photos that will inspire you to road trip around Iceland at least once in your lifetime!
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Amazing Photos to Inspire You to Road Trip Around Iceland at Least Once in Your Lifetime
Discovering the Capital of Iceland, Reykjavík
Relaxing at the Blue Lagoon
Driving Along Unique Terrains
Exploring Other-Worldly Landscapes
Experiencing Beautiful Sunrises
Walking Alongside Tectonic Plates at Thingvellir National Park
Basking in Awe at the Incredible Waterfalls
Walking Along Black Sand Beaches
Stopping to Pet the Horses
Visiting Hidden and Abandoned Pools
I hope these photos have inspired you to road trip around Iceland in the winter! Have you been to Iceland? Let me know about your experience in the comments!
22 Comments
Lookoom
I’ve already been around Iceland once, but this post actually inspires me to do it again. Winter or summer? I went there in July, with the long sunlight days to see more.
deventuretime
I had visited in November a couple of years ago. It was cold and windy, but it was incredible to experience during winter!
Laura @myreallifetips
I have not been. May try one day! Thanks for Sharing!
deventuretime
So amazing!
Lina
Iceland is so so so high on my bucket list and your photos make me wanna go there even more! The hidden pool look especially cool and the ponies are just adorable!
deventuretime
It’s definitely a must-do in your lifetime!
Taylor
These are such beautiful photos Devin! I did an Iceland road trip in early 2017 and it was one of the most breathtaking places I’ve visited. 🙂
deventuretime
It’s so amazing!
Krista
I would love to go driving around Iceland more! Loving all of your photos, lots of great stops!
deventuretime
It was an amazing experience!
Shalzmojo
Oh what gorgeous pics especially of the waterfalls. I cannot imagine Iceland has so much natural beauty and such variety in it. I would have thought it to a ice covered land only.
deventuretime
Right! It is such a beautiful country with diverse landscape.
kwarren29
I feel as if I just got a personal road trip around the ring road. Loved the photo journey.
deventuretime
It was so much fun!
Eromonsele Emmanuel
This is surely inspiring. I still find it weird that Iceland is called Iceland when there’s really no ice. The black beaches are a go-to!!!
I’m curious, whenyou rent a car, will you be asked to present a drivers license?
sarafaraway
Oh Iceland is one of my top bucket list destinations. I haven’t made it there yet, but seeing all your beautiful photos inspired me to go even more. Maybe it’s time to start planning 2021 trips? 🙂 what were some of your favorite places to visit?
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RideTransferdirect
Amazing! I know nothing about traveling all over the country, what a wonderful looking place to explore.
deventuretime
So amazing!
usfman
My wife and I found it amazingly cheap to get to Iceland by air but quite expensive to spend on housing and food in the country.
Glen Bowe
Before Covid shut things down we had a driect flight to Iceland from Edmonton. I don’t know if it’s returning.