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Iceland Ring Road Express

A high-paced but comprehensive loop of Iceland's Route 1, covering glaciers, volcanoes, and fjords in 6 days.

6days
22stops
1006km
DAY01

Thingvellir → Kerid Crater

126 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Kerid Crater
  1. 09:30
    Thingvellir· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 12:00
    Geysir
  4. 9.7 km · 10m
  5. 14:00
    Gullfoss
  6. 56 km · 45m
  7. 16:30
    Kerid Crater· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Friðheimar · Famous tomato soup served inside a geothermal greenhouse.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can see the cows.
Costs
Lodging
$220
Food
$80
Gas
$50
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara

66 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 29 km · 25m
  3. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  4. 27 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Dyrhólaey
  6. 9.7 km · 15m
  7. 16:00
    Reynisfjara· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Food
  • The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl in Vík.
  • Skool Beans · A quirky coffee shop inside a yellow school bus.
Costs
Lodging
$250
Food
$90
Gas
$40
DAY03

Svartifoss → Diamond Beach

57 km · 50m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:30
    Svartifoss· start
  2. 56 km · 45m
  3. 14:00
    Jökulsárlón
  4. 0.8 km · 5m
  5. 15:30
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · The best place in Iceland for local langoustine (scampi).
  • Naustinn · Cozy seafood spot in an old fisherman's house.
Costs
Lodging
$200
Food
$110
Gas
$60
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Mývatn Nature Baths

274 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 08:30
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 20m
  3. 11:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 169 km · 2h 15m
  5. 15:30
    Hverir
  6. 4.8 km · 10m
  7. 17:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine in a stable with views of cows; try the geothermally baked bread.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Great local pizza spot near the lake.
Costs
Lodging
$230
Food
$75
Gas
$70
DAY05

Dimmuborgir → Akureyrarkirkja

188 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Akureyrarkirkja
  1. 09:00
    Dimmuborgir· start
  2. 48 km · 45m
  3. 11:00
    Goðafoss
  4. 47 km · 40m
  5. 13:30
    Húsavík Harbor
  6. 93 km · 1h 10m
  7. 17:00
    Akureyrarkirkja· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Naustið · Excellent seafood in Húsavík, famous for their fish soup.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Freshly caught Atlantic cod with crispy batter.
Costs
Lodging
$190
Food
$85
Gas
$35
DAY06

Glaumbær → Hallgrímskirkja

295 km · 3h 45m driving
  1. 10:30
    Glaumbær· start
  2. 185 km · 2h 15m
  3. 14:30
    Grábrók Crater
  4. 109 km · 1h 30m
  5. 17:00
    Hallgrímskirkja
Accommodation
Reykjavík Center
Food
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous hot dog stand in downtown Reykjavík.
  • Old Iceland Restaurant · Traditional Icelandic ingredients with a modern twist.
Costs
Lodging
$280
Food
$100
Gas
$80
Heads Up
  • Long driving hours on Days 4 and 6
  • Weather can change rapidly; check road.is daily
  • Pre-book all lagoon entries