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Iceland Ring Road Express

A breathtaking 7-day loop around Iceland's Route 1, covering glaciers, volcanoes, and fjords.

7days
25stops
826km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Gullfoss Falls

165 km · 2h 25m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss Falls
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 95 km · 1h 20m
  3. 11:00
    Þingvellir National Park
  4. 60 km · 50m
  5. 14:00
    Geysir
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:00
    Gullfoss Falls· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Friðheimar · Famous tomato soup served inside a greenhouse heated by geothermal energy.
Costs
Car Rental (7 days)
$800
Food
$60
Gas
$50
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Vík í Mýrdal

75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Reynisfjara Beach
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:30
    Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík
Food
  • The Soup Company · Hearty Icelandic soups served in bread bowls, located in Vík.
Costs
Food
$70
Gas
$40
Parking Fees
$15
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

66 km · 1h 5m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Fjallsárlón
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 1 km · 5m
  7. 16:30
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for local langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Höfn.
Costs
Food
$90
Gas
$45
Boat Tour (Optional)
$65
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

250 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 30m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 150 km · 2h 15m
  5. 16:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
  • Skaftfell Bistro · Cozy spot in Seyðisfjörður known for thin-crust pizzas and local beer.
Costs
Food
$60
Gas
$55
Stokksnes Entry
$8
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths

80 km · 1h 20m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 70 km · 1h
  3. 13:00
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 14:30
    Grjótagjá
  6. 5 km · 10m
  7. 16:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine in a cowshed and try the 'Geysir bread' baked in the ground.
Costs
Food
$75
Gas
$45
Mývatn Baths
$45
DAY06

Goðafoss → Hauganes

80 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Hauganes
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 50 km · 45m
  3. 11:30
    Akureyri
  4. 30 km · 25m
  5. 14:00
    Hauganes· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Brynja · The most famous ice cream shop in Iceland, located in Akureyri.
Costs
Food
$65
Gas
$35
Whale Watching
$85
DAY07

Deildartunguhver → Sky Lagoon

110 km · 1h 45m driving
  1. 11:00
    Deildartunguhver· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 30m
  3. 14:30
    Reykjavík
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 16:00
    Sky Lagoon
Accommodation
Keflavík
Food
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand in downtown Reykjavík.
Costs
Food
$50
Gas
$60
Sky Lagoon Entry
$70
Heads Up
  • Weather changes rapidly; check road.is daily
  • Gas stations are sparse in the East
  • Pre-book all lagoons and tours
  • Day 2: hotel change (Hella or Hvolsvöllur → Vík) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík → Höfn ~121km) — 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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