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Iceland Ring Road 5D

5days
20stops
1085km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Sun Voyager

70 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Sun Voyager
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 21 km · 20m
  3. 10:30
    Blue Lagoon
  4. 48 km · 45m
  5. 14:30
    Hallgrímskirkja
  6. 1 km · 5m
  7. 16:30
    Sun Voyager· overnight
Accommodation
Reykjavik City Center
Reykjavik Eats
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand. Get 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
  • Messinn · Amazing pan-fried fish in a cozy downtown spot. The Arctic Char is a winner.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$80
Tickets
$95
Gas
$15
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

78 km · 1h 15m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 10:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  4. 28 km · 30m
  5. 14:00
    Dyrhólaey
  6. 20 km · 20m
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
South Coast Bites
  • The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup served in a black bread bowl in Vík.
  • Skool Beam · A yellow school bus turned into a quirky coffee shop in Vík.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$70
Gas
$40
Other
$10
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

162 km · 2h 17m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 10 km · 15m
  3. 13:00
    Fjallsárlón
  4. 11 km · 15m
  5. 14:30
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 1 km · 2m
  7. 16:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Glacier Country Eats
  • Naustid · Fresh seafood in Höfn. The langoustine is their specialty.
  • Heima Heimalagað · Great local spot for a quick, hearty lunch near the glaciers.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$45
Tickets
$0
DAY04

Stuðlagil Canyon → Mývatn Baths

295 km · 4h driving · long drive · Overnight in Mývatn Baths
  1. 11:00
    Stuðlagil Canyon· start
  2. 75 km · 1h
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  4. 6 km · 10m
  5. 15:45
    Grjótagjá
  6. 4 km · 5m
  7. 17:00
    Mývatn Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Mývatn
Northern Delights
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread buried in the ground to bake.
  • Dad's Pizza · Surprisingly good pizza in the middle of nowhere near Mývatn.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$260
Food
$75
Gas
$60
Tickets
$50
DAY05

Goðafoss → Reykjavik

480 km · 5h 55m driving · long drive
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 11:00
    Akureyri
  4. 100 km · 1h 15m
  5. 14:00
    Glaumbær
  6. 295 km · 3h 30m
  7. 19:00
    Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik
Last Day Eats
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the northern waters. Simple and perfect.
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Even in winter, locals line up here.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$230
Food
$65
Gas
$90
Heads Up
  • Day 4: 6h 21m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 6h 10m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: Fjallsárlón → Jökulsárlón ferry transit only 1.5h — allow ≥2h door-to-door
  • Day 5: last stop 19:00 — leave earlier or drop a stop