8Ring Road, Iceland

Route: Reykjavik – Vik – Hofn – Akureyri – Reykjavik Distance: 1,322 km (821 miles) Best Time to Go: June to September 
Iceland’s Ring Road (Route 1) encircles the entire country, showcasing glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, and black sand beaches.  Highlights include Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and the bubbling geothermal areas of Myvatn.