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Iceland Ring Road Adventure

A complete loop of Iceland's Route 1, covering glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, and the vibrant capital.

7days
25stops
1139km
DAY01

Þingvellir National Park → Seljalandsfoss

185 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
  1. 09:00
    Þingvellir National Park· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 11:30
    Geysir Hot Springs
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 13:30
    Gullfoss Falls
  6. 115 km · 1h 30m
  7. 16:30
    Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup and fresh bread inside a geothermal greenhouse.
Costs
Lodging
$220
Food
$70
Gas
$50
DAY02

Skógafoss → Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

108 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
  1. 09:00
    Skógafoss· start
  2. 28 km · 30m
  3. 11:30
    Dyrhólaey
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 13:30
    Reynisfjara Beach
  6. 70 km · 1h
  7. 16:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon· overnight
Accommodation
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a black bread bowl in Vík.
Costs
Lodging
$250
Food
$80
Gas
$40
DAY03

Skaftafell → Höfn

136 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Höfn
  1. 09:30
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:00
    Jökulsárlón Lagoon
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 14:30
    Diamond Beach
  6. 80 km · 1h
  7. 16:30
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for local langoustine (Icelandic lobster) tails.
Costs
Lodging
$210
Food
$100
Gas
$45
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

260 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 30m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 160 km · 2h 15m
  5. 16:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
  • Skaftfell Bistro · Cozy spot in Seyðisfjörður for pizza and local beer.
Costs
Lodging
$190
Food
$65
Gas
$60
DAY05

Dettifoss → Goðafoss

125 km · 1h 55m driving · Overnight in Goðafoss
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 70 km · 1h
  3. 13:00
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 14:30
    Mývatn Nature Baths
  6. 50 km · 45m
  7. 17:00
    Goðafoss· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine in a stable and try the 'Geysir bread' baked in the ground.
Costs
Lodging
$230
Food
$75
Tickets
$45
DAY06

Akureyri → Glaumbær

145 km · 2h driving · Overnight in Glaumbær
  1. 09:00
    Akureyri· start
  2. 45 km · 40m
  3. 11:00
    Dalvík Whale Watching
  4. 100 km · 1h 20m
  5. 15:30
    Glaumbær· overnight
Accommodation
Blönduós
Food
  • Bautinn · One of the oldest restaurants in Akureyri, serving local meats.
Costs
Lodging
$180
Food
$70
Whale Tour
$90
DAY07

Grábrók Crater → Reykjavík

180 km · 2h 35m driving
  1. 10:00
    Grábrók Crater· start
  2. 55 km · 50m
  3. 12:30
    Hraunfossar
  4. 125 km · 1h 45m
  5. 16:00
    Reykjavík
Accommodation
Reykjavík Center
Food
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Order 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
Costs
Lodging
$250
Food
$60
Gas
$50
Heads Up
  • Weather changes rapidly
  • Gas stations can be sparse in the East
  • Pre-book all accommodations
  • Day 2: hotel change (Hvolsvöllur → Kirkjubæjarklaustur) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 3: hotel change (Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Höfn) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Egilsstaðir) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 5: hotel change (Egilsstaðir → Akureyri) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 6: hotel change (Akureyri → Blönduós) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
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