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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major icon from glaciers to fjords.

5days
20stops
75km
DAY01

Seljalandsfoss → Vik

75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vik
  1. 10:30
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 12:15
    Skogafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:15
    Vik· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
South Coast Eats
  • Smidjan Brugghus · Killer burgers and local craft beer in Vik.
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl.
Day 1 Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$40
DAY02

Skaftafell → Hofn

Overnight in Hofn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  3. 13:30
    Jokulsarlon
  5. 15:15
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:00
    Hofn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Lobster Feast
  • Pakkhus Restaurant · Famous for their langoustine (Icelandic lobster). Pricey but worth it.
  • Hafnarbudin · Great local diner for a quick fish and chips.
Day 2 Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$50
DAY03

Seydisfjordur → Lake Myvatn

Overnight in Lake Myvatn
  1. 11:00
    Seydisfjordur· start
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  5. 15:45
    Myvatn Nature Baths
  7. 18:00
    Lake Myvatn· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
Northern Bites
  • Vogafjos Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread buried in the ground.
  • Dadastadir · Great pizza and local vibes near the lake.
Day 3 Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$65
Tickets
$45
Gas
$60
DAY04

Godafoss → Blonduos

Overnight in Blonduos
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  3. 12:00
    Akureyri
  5. 15:30
    Glaumbaer
  7. 17:30
    Blonduos· overnight
Accommodation
Blonduos
Northern Flavors
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the fjord, simple and delicious.
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Even in winter, locals line up.
Day 4 Budget
Lodging
$180
Food
$60
Gas
$35
DAY05

Deildartunguhver → Reykjavik Center

  1. 11:00
    Deildartunguhver· start
  3. 12:15
    Hraunfossar
  5. 15:30
    Hallgrimskirkja
  7. 17:00
    Reykjavik Center
Accommodation
Reykjavik Center
Capital Dining
  • Baejarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Order 'one with everything'.
  • Old Iceland Restaurant · Traditional food with a modern twist. Great for a final meal.
Day 5 Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$80
Gas
$40
Heads Up
  • Weather changes fast—pack layers
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly
  • Pre-book all lagoons