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Iceland Ring Road 5D
The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major waterfall, glacier, and volcano.
4days
16stops
972km
DAY01
Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach
219 km · 3h 5m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
- 09:00Keflavik Airport· start
- 155 km · 2h 10m
- 11:30Seljalandsfoss
- 30 km · 25m
- 13:15Skogafoss
- 34 km · 30m
- 15:30Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
South Coast Eats
- Mia's Country Kitchen · The 'Fish and Chips' red truck near Skogafoss. Best in the country.
- Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a view over the village.
Today's Budget
- Lodging
- $300
- Food
- $80
- Gas
- $45
- Other
- $10
DAY02
Skaftafell → Hofn
198 km · 2h 40m driving · Overnight in Hofn
- 10:30Skaftafell· start
- 57 km · 45m
- 13:45Jokulsarlon
- 1 km · 5m
- 15:30Diamond Beach
- 17:00Hofn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Hofn Dining
- Naustið · Cozy seafood spot in Hofn. The langoustine is their specialty.
- Pakkhús Restaurant · Upscale dining in an old warehouse by the harbor.
Today's Budget
- Lodging
- $240
- Food
- $90
- Gas
- $55
DAY03
Seydisfjordur → Myvatn Nature Baths
385 km · 5h 15m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
- 11:30Seydisfjordur· start
- 165 km · 2h 10m
- 14:45Hverir
- 6 km · 10m
- 15:45Grjotagja
- 4 km · 5m
- 16:45Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
Lake Myvatn Eats
- Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread and fresh mozzarella.
- Daddi's Pizza · Casual and delicious pizza right by the lake.
Today's Budget
- Lodging
- $280
- Food
- $75
- Gas
- $70
- Tickets
- $45
DAY04
Godafoss → Akureyri Harbor
170 km · 2h 25m driving
- 10:00Godafoss· start
- 45 km · 40m
- 12:00Husavik
- 75 km · 1h
- 16:00Akureyri Church
- 17:00Akureyri Harbor
Accommodation
Akureyri
Akureyri Treats
- Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the harbor, simple and perfect.
- Brynja · The most famous ice cream shop in Iceland. Get the 'old' style.
Today's Budget
- Lodging
- $220
- Food
- $70
- Gas
- $30
- Tickets
- $90
Heads Up
- Driving times can double in bad weather
- Book all lagoons and glacier tours in advance
- Gas is expensive—budget accordingly