Ring Road Adventure
The Ring Road, also known as Route 1, is Iceland's only main road running around the entire country. It spans 828 miles around the coast and can be driven in 18 hours. The middle of Iceland is inaccessible by car due to glaciers and unique geography. By driving the Ring Road, you have access to Iceland's main villages as well as viewing everything the country has to offer!
Tourism in Iceland
Within the past five years, Iceland has experienced massive growth in tourism. The most popular route in Iceland is the Golden Circle, which is a day trip where tourists can view some of Iceland's most famous wonders. People drive in a 190 mile loop starting at the capital, Reykavik, and stop to see a geyser, mid-atlantic ridge, and powerful waterfall. For adventure seekers with more time, traveling the Ring Road is a good option to experience the true Iceland culture and see incredible geological attractions. The road trip provides tourists an amazing connection with nature that is unlike any other country. The landscape changes durastically from black sand beaches to frozen glaciers to geothermal pools.