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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate Icelandic loop: glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls in one epic 5-day dash.

4days
12stops
824km
DAY01

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara

64 km · 55m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara
  1. 11:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 13:30
    Skogafoss
  4. 34 km · 30m
  5. 16:00
    Reynisfjara· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
South Coast Eats
  • Mia's Country Kitchen · The 'Fish and Chips' red truck near Skogafoss. Best crispy batter in the country.
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a killer view of the Reynisdrangar stacks.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$300
Food
$80
Gas
$50
Other
$10
DAY02

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

196 km · 2h 32m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 14:30
    Jokulsarlon
  4. 1 km · 2m
  5. 15:45
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Seafood Stops
  • Nailed It Fish and Chips · Located right at the lagoon. Fresh catch and quick service.
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · In Hofn. You MUST try the langoustine (Icelandic lobster). It's legendary.
Budgeting
Lodging
$240
Food
$90
Gas
$60
Tickets
$120
DAY03

Seydisfjordur → Myvatn Nature Baths

379 km · 5h 20m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
  1. 11:00
    Seydisfjordur· start
  2. 165 km · 2h 15m
  3. 15:30
    Hverir
  4. 4 km · 5m
  5. 17:00
    Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
Roadside Fuel
  • Kaffi Lára · In Seydisfjordur. Famous for their 'El Grillo' beer and slow-cooked BBQ.
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Fresh mozzarella and geothermally baked bread.
Daily Spend
Lodging
$260
Food
$70
Gas
$80
Tickets
$50
DAY04

Godafoss → Glaumbaer

185 km · 2h 30m driving
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 12:00
    Akureyri
  4. 100 km · 1h 20m
  5. 16:00
    Glaumbaer
Accommodation
Blonduos
Local Bites
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Get the 'old style' soft serve.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh, local, and right by the harbor.
Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$65
Gas
$70
Heads Up
  • Driving times can double in bad weather
  • Book car rental and hotels months ahead
  • Gas is expensive — budget accordingly