Where To Stay Along The Ring Road

Getting to Iceland is cheap, but staying in Iceland can be pricey. We stayed in one upscale hotel and the rest affordable but unique Airbnbs. We strategically figured out where to stop along the way to maximize our ring road route. The Ion Adventure Hotel The secluded landscape of the Ion, away from the hustle […]

WOW Air: Getting to Iceland for Cheap

**Update: As of March 2018, WOW Air has ceased operations. A new budget Icelandic airline, PLAY, will be taking its place by a former WOW Executive. Keep up to date here!** You’ve probably seen the brightly painted purple WOW Airplanes before. It’s a no-frills, low-cost carrier founded in 2011 that connects North America to Europe […]

The Ring Road of Iceland: A Complete 1 Week Route

The Ring Road, aka Route 1 is an 828-mile road that circles the island of Iceland. It’s open year-round, but parts can be closed in the winter. I’ve detailed our route below. The green pins are where we stayed overnight, and blue pins are places we stopped to sightsee. Day 1 After landing at the […]