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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major waterfall, glacier, and volcano.

5days
18stops
1177km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

65 km · 55m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  3. 11:30
    Seljalandsfoss
  4. 30 km · 25m
  5. 13:15
    Skogafoss
  6. 35 km · 30m
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
Vik Eats
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl in Vik.
  • Skool Beans · Quirky coffee shop in a yellow school bus.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$45
DAY02

Skaftafell → Hofn

197 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Hofn
  1. 10:30
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 14:00
    Jokulsarlon
  4. 2 km · 5m
  5. 15:45
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:30
    Hofn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn Town Center
Lobster Feast
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for their local langoustine (Icelandic lobster).
  • Hafnarbuðin · Great spot for a quick lobster roll or burger.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$55
DAY03

Seydisfjordur → Myvatn Nature Baths

440 km · 6h 15m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
  1. 11:30
    Seydisfjordur· start
  2. 160 km · 2h 15m
  3. 14:30
    Dettifoss
  4. 70 km · 1h
  5. 16:15
    Hverir
  7. 17:30
    Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
North Iceland Eats
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Solid pizza near the lake after a long drive.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$65
Tickets
$45
Gas
$70
DAY04

Dimmuborgir → Akureyri

85 km · 1h 15m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 09:30
    Dimmuborgir· start
  2. 50 km · 45m
  3. 12:00
    Godafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:00
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri Center
City Bites
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Period.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the fjord, super crispy.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$80
Gas
$25
DAY05

Glaumbaer → Reykjavik Center

390 km · 5h driving
  1. 10:30
    Glaumbaer· start
  2. 180 km · 2h 15m
  3. 14:00
    Grabrok Crater
  4. 110 km · 1h 30m
  5. 16:30
    Reykjavik Center
Accommodation
Reykjavik Downtown
Final Bites
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous Icelandic hot dog stand.
  • Brauð & Co · Best cinnamon rolls in the universe.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$80
Heads Up
  • Weather changes fast
  • Book 4x4 rental
  • Pre-book lagoon entries