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Iceland Ring Road Highlights

The ultimate 5-day loop of Iceland's South Coast, hitting every major waterfall and glacier lagoon.

5days
20stops
1047km
DAY01

Thingvellir → Kerið

125 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Kerið
  1. 10:00
    Thingvellir· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 13:00
    Geysir
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Gullfoss
  6. 55 km · 45m
  7. 17:30
    Kerið· overnight
Local Eats
  • Friðheimar · Eat tomato soup inside a greenhouse heated by the earth. Magical vibe.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can see the cows through the window.
Today's Budget
Car Rental & Gas
$150
National Park Parking
$10
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Vík

195 km · 2h 45m driving · Overnight in Vík
  1. 09:30
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 10m
  7. 16:30
    Vík· overnight
Quick Bites
  • Skool Beans · A yellow school bus turned coffee shop in Vík. Best chai ever.
  • The Soup Company · Try the 'Lava Soup' served in a black bread bowl.
Today's Budget
Lunch
$30
Guesthouse
$200
DAY03

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach

201 km · 2h 47m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
  2. 75 km · 1h
  3. 13:00
    Skaftafell
  4. 55 km · 45m
  5. 15:30
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 1 km · 2m
  7. 17:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Don't Miss These
  • Naustid · Cozy seafood spot in Höfn. The langoustine is world-class.
  • Heima · Great pizza and local beer for a chill evening.
Today's Budget
Glacier Boat Tour
$100
Gas
$60
DAY04

Dyrhólaey → Selfoss

335 km · 4h 25m driving · Overnight in Selfoss
  1. 10:00
    Dyrhólaey· start
  2. 45 km · 40m
  3. 13:00
    Seljavallalaug
  4. 85 km · 1h
  5. 16:00
    Urriðafoss
  6. 15 km · 15m
  7. 17:30
    Selfoss· overnight
Road Food
  • Smiðjan Brugghús · Killer burgers and craft beer in Vík. Try the 'Vík Burger'.
  • Pylsuvagninn · Classic Icelandic hot dog stand in Selfoss. Get 'eina með öllu'.
Today's Budget
Gas
$80
Dinner
$50
DAY05

Blue Lagoon → Keflavík

191 km · 2h 50m driving
  1. 09:00
    Blue Lagoon· start
  2. 50 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Hallgrímskirkja
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 15:00
    Harpa
  6. 50 km · 45m
  7. 18:00
    Keflavík
Final Feast
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous hot dog stand. Bill Clinton ate here!
  • Brauð & Co · Best cinnamon rolls in the universe. Look for the graffiti building.
Today's Budget
Blue Lagoon Entry
$90
Souvenirs
$50
Heads Up
  • Book the Blue Lagoon weeks ahead
  • Always check road.is for weather
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly