ICELAND Ringroad

Iceland has much to offer in terms of scenic drives and the Ring Road, an 800-mile route encircling most of the country, takes you through ice-bubbling geothermal springs, tumultuous waterfalls, black sands, icebergs, glaciers, rugged mountains and beautiful fjords. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Tour the coastline heading clockwise from Keflavik airport. Iceland is best enjoyed in the summer when you can enjoy the longest hours of daylight. Winters are to be avoided as volcanic rock, snow, water and ice conspire to produce some challenging conditions for any vehicle. Distance and drive time: 832 miles; allow ten days