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Iceland Ring Road Express

A whirlwind 7-day journey covering the entire 1,332km Ring Road. This route hits every major highlight from the Golden Circle to the remote East Fjords and the volcanic North.

7days
23stops
DAY01

Keflavík International Airport → Gullfoss Falls

Overnight in Gullfoss Falls
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík International Airport· start
  3. 11:00
    Þingvellir National Park
  5. 13:30
    Geysir Geothermal Area
  7. 15:00
    Gullfoss Falls· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Friðheimar · Famous tomato soup and bread served inside a geothermal greenhouse.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can watch the cows through a window.
Costs
Car Rental (7 Days)
$850
Lunch at Friðheimar
$35
Gas
$60
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Vík í Mýrdal

Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  3. 11:00
    Skógafoss
  5. 14:00
    Reynisfjara Beach
  7. 16:00
    Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
  • The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup served in a black bread bowl in Vík.
  • Skool Beans · A quirky coffee shop located inside a yellow school bus.
Costs
Parking Fees
$15
Dinner in Vík
$50
Groceries
$40
DAY03

Skaftafell / Svartifoss → Höfn

Overnight in Höfn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell / Svartifoss· start
  3. 13:30
    Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:00
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for their local langoustine (Icelandic lobster) tails.
  • Naustið · Cozy seafood spot with excellent traditional fish soup.
Costs
Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour
$65
Langoustine Dinner
$75
Gas
$55
DAY04

Vestrahorn (Stokksnes) → Seyðisfjörður

Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn (Stokksnes)· start
  3. 11:30
    Djúpivogur
  5. 15:30
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
  • Kaffi Lára El Grillo · Great local beer and BBQ ribs in a historic Seyðisfjörður building.
  • Sushibarinn · Surprisingly fresh sushi using local East Fjord fish.
Costs
Stokksnes Entrance Fee
$10
Lunch in Djúpivogur
$30
Gas
$50
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths

Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  3. 13:00
    Hverir Geothermal Area
  5. 15:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Try the 'Geysir bread' baked in the ground using geothermal heat.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual spot for a quick bite near the lake.
Costs
Mývatn Nature Baths
$45
Dinner at Vogafjós
$55
Gas
$45
DAY06

Goðafoss → Akureyri

Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  3. 11:00
    Húsavík
  5. 16:00
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri City Center
Food
  • Fish and Chips Húsavík · Freshly caught cod served in a simple, delicious batter.
  • Akureyri Hot Dog Stand · Try the local style with red cabbage and sweet mustard.
Costs
Whale Watching Tour
$85
Lunch in Húsavík
$30
Gas
$40
DAY07

Glaumbær Farm → Keflavík International Airport

  1. 10:00
    Glaumbær Farm· start
  3. 15:00
    Blue Lagoon
  5. 17:30
    Keflavík International Airport
Accommodation
N/A
Food
  • Lava Restaurant · Upscale dining built into a lava cliff at the Blue Lagoon.
  • Kaffi Krókur · A cozy stop in Sauðárkrókur for coffee and cake.
Costs
Blue Lagoon Entry
$90
Final Gas Refill
$70
Airport Meal
$25
Heads Up
  • Day 7: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Long driving days (up to 5.5h)
  • Weather can change in minutes
  • Book all lagoons and tours 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 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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