6 Tips for Driving the Ring Road in Iceland

Alyssa Hollingsworth | March 7, 2016

3. Do Your Research

Iceland is full of mind-boggling attractions, from whale watching to glaciers to volcanic beaches.

To get the most out of your Ring Road trip, do a bit of Googling before you go. There are plenty of lists highlighting the must-not-miss locations along the highway.

With TripAdvisor, you can find some great lesser-known places–like caves with hot springs, boiling geysers, or bakeries where you can make your own bread by burying it in the hot ground. Just look up the towns or region you’ll be driving through and browse the reviews.

There aren’t a whole lot of signs on the road for attractions, so it’s good if you know the gist of what you want to see before you go.

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(Tip: It doesn’t hurt to scope out a spa (or two) along the way to help work out the kinks from driving!)

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