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Iceland Ring Road Adventure
A breathtaking 7-day loop around Iceland's Route 1, covering massive glaciers, volcanic craters, and the remote fjords of the East.
7days
25stops
937km
DAY01
Þingvellir National Park → Kerið Crater
126 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Kerið Crater
- 09:00Þingvellir National Park· start
- 60 km · 50m
- 11:30Geysir Geothermal Area
- 10 km · 15m
- 13:30Gullfoss Falls
- 56 km · 45m
- 16:00Kerið Crater· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
- Friðheimar · Famous tomato soup served inside a geothermal greenhouse.
- Ölverk Pizza · Wood-fired pizzas and craft beer brewed with geothermal energy.
Costs
- Lodging
- $220
- Food
- $70
- Gas
- $50
DAY02
Seljalandsfoss → Vík í Mýrdal
74 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
- 09:00Seljalandsfoss· start
- 30 km · 25m
- 11:00Skógafoss
- 34 km · 30m
- 14:00Reynisfjara Beach
- 10 km · 15m
- 16:30Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
- The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup served in a black bread bowl.
- Sudur Vik · Great local fish and chips with a view of the Reynisdrangar stacks.
Costs
- Lodging
- $250
- Food
- $80
- Gas
- $45
DAY03
Skaftafell → Diamond Beach
67 km · 1h 5m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
- 09:30Skaftafell· start
- 55 km · 45m
- 13:00Fjallsárlón
- 11 km · 15m
- 14:30Jökulsárlón
- 1 km · 5m
- 16:00Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
- Naustid · Cozy seafood spot in Höfn known for local langoustine.
- Pakkhús Restaurant · Upscale dining in an old warehouse by the harbor.
Costs
- Lodging
- $280
- Food
- $100
- Gas
- $50
DAY04
Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður
255 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
- 09:00Vestrahorn· start
- 100 km · 1h 30m
- 12:00Djúpivogur
- 155 km · 2h 15m
- 16:00Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
- Skaftfell Bistro · Artistic atmosphere with great pizzas and local lamb.
- Kaffi Lára · Famous for their 'El Grillo' beer and BBQ ribs.
Costs
- Lodging
- $200
- Food
- $75
- Gas
- $60
DAY05
Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths
80 km · 1h 15m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
- 10:30Dettifoss· start
- 70 km · 1h
- 13:00Hverir
- 6 km · 10m
- 14:30Grjótagjá
- 4 km · 5m
- 16:00Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
- Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine in a cowshed and try the 'Geysir bread' baked in the ground.
- Daddi's Pizza · Casual spot near the lake with unique toppings.
Costs
- Lodging
- $260
- Food
- $85
- Tickets
- $45
DAY06
Goðafoss → Hauganes
65 km · 1h driving · Overnight in Hauganes
- 09:30Goðafoss· start
- 35 km · 35m
- 11:30Akureyri
- 30 km · 25m
- 14:00Hauganes· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
- Bautinn · One of the oldest restaurants in Akureyri, serving hearty Icelandic fare.
- Brynja · The most famous ice cream shop in Iceland. Try the 'old style'.
Costs
- Lodging
- $220
- Food
- $90
- Whale Tour
- $85
DAY07
Glaumbær → Reykjavik
270 km · 3h 30m driving
- 10:00Glaumbær· start
- 160 km · 2h
- 13:30Grábrók Crater
- 110 km · 1h 30m
- 16:30Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik Downtown
Food
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous hot dog stand. Order 'eina með öllu'.
- Old Iceland Restaurant · Traditional ingredients with a modern twist in downtown Reykjavik.
Costs
- Lodging
- $300
- Food
- $110
- Gas
- $70
Heads Up
- Weather changes rapidly
- Gas stations are sparse in the East
- Book lagoons in advance
- Day 2: hotel change (Hella or Hvolsvöllur → Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Höfn ~120km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
- Day 3: Fjallsárlón → Jökulsárlón ferry transit only 1.5h — allow ≥2h door-to-door
- Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Egilsstaðir) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 5: intercity transfer (Egilsstaðir → Lake Mývatn ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
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