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Iceland Ring Road Express
The ultimate 6-day loop around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major waterfall, glacier, and fjord.
6days
15stops
908km
DAY01
Keflavík Airport → Reykjavík City
22 km · 20m driving · Overnight in Reykjavík City
- 09:00Keflavík Airport· start
- 22 km · 20m
- 11:00Blue Lagoon
- 17:00Reykjavík City· overnight
First Bites
- Lava Restaurant · Upscale dining built into a lava cliff right at the lagoon.
Day 1 Budget
- Blue Lagoon Entry
- $90
DAY02
Seljalandsfoss → Vík í Mýrdal
163 km · 2h 15m driving · Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
- 10:00Seljalandsfoss· start
- 35 km · 30m
- 14:30Reynisfjara Beach
- 17:00Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Vík Eats
- Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local fish with a view over the village.
Daily Spend
- Gas & Parking
- $40
DAY03
Jökulsárlón → Höfn
193 km · 2h 22m driving · Overnight in Höfn
- 11:00Jökulsárlón· start
- 1 km · 2m
- 13:30Diamond Beach
- 17:30Höfn· overnight
Seafood Stop
- Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for their langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Höfn.
Activity Cost
- Glacier Boat Tour
- $110
DAY04
Seyðisfjörður → Mývatn Nature Baths
380 km · 5h 5m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
- 11:00Seyðisfjörður· start
- 170 km · 2h 15m
- 17:00Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Farm to Table
- Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread.
Relaxation Budget
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- $50
DAY05
Goðafoss → Akureyri
50 km · 45m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
- 10:00Goðafoss· start
- 13:00Akureyri· overnight
Local Treats
- Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Even in winter, it's a must.
Optional Fun
- Whale Watching
- $85
DAY06
Glaumbær → Reykjavík
100 km · 1h 15m driving
- 10:30Glaumbær· start
- 16:00Reykjavík
Final Meal
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand in Reykjavík. Get 'eina með öllu'.
Wrapping Up
- Gas & Souvenirs
- $100
Heads Up
- Weather changes in minutes; dress in layers
- Gas is expensive, budget accordingly
- Book your car and lagoon entry early