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Iceland Ring Road Adventure

A complete loop of the island, covering the dramatic South Coast, the remote East Fjords, and the volcanic North.

7days
23stops
1144km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Seljalandsfoss

110 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 20 km · 20m
  3. 10:30
    Bridge Between Continents
  4. 12 km · 15m
  5. 11:45
    Gunnuhver Hot Springs
  6. 78 km · 1h 10m
  7. 15:30
    Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Issi Fish & Chips · Freshly caught local cod served in a crispy batter near the airport.
Costs
Car Rental (7 days)
$850
Lunch
$35
Lodging
$220
DAY02

Skógafoss → Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

108 km · 1h 40m driving · Overnight in Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
  1. 09:30
    Skógafoss· start
  2. 28 km · 30m
  3. 11:30
    Dyrhólaey
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 13:30
    Reynisfjara Beach
  6. 70 km · 55m
  7. 16:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon· overnight
Accommodation
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
  • The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl in Vík.
Costs
Gas
$60
Dinner
$50
Lodging
$250
DAY03

Skaftafell → Höfn

136 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Höfn
  1. 09:30
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:00
    Jökulsárlón
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 14:30
    Diamond Beach
  6. 80 km · 1h
  7. 16:30
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · The best place to try local langoustine (Icelandic lobster).
Costs
Glacier Boat Tour
$110
Lobster Dinner
$75
Lodging
$280
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

255 km · 3h 35m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 20m
  3. 11:30
    Djúpivogur
  4. 155 km · 2h 15m
  5. 16:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
  • Kaffi Lára · Cozy spot in Seyðisfjörður known for baked potatoes and local beer.
Costs
Vestrahorn Entry
$10
Gas
$70
Lodging
$200
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths

75 km · 1h driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 70 km · 50m
  3. 13:00
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine inside a cowshed and try the 'Geysir bread' baked in the ground.
Costs
Nature Baths Entry
$45
Lunch
$30
Lodging
$260
DAY06

Goðafoss → Akureyri

120 km · 1h 40m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 45 km · 40m
  3. 11:00
    Húsavík
  4. 75 km · 1h
  5. 16:00
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Bautinn · One of the oldest restaurants in Akureyri, serving great local lamb.
Costs
Whale Watching
$95
Gas
$50
Lodging
$230
DAY07

Glaumbær → Keflavík Airport

340 km · 4h 15m driving · long drive
  1. 10:00
    Glaumbær· start
  2. 290 km · 3h 30m
  3. 14:30
    Reykjavík
  4. 50 km · 45m
  5. 17:00
    Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Departure
Food
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The most famous hot dog stand in the world. Order 'eina með öllu'.
Costs
Gas
$90
Hot Dog Lunch
$15
Airport Coffee
$8
Heads Up
  • Day 7: 5h30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Long driving days in the North
  • Weather changes rapidly
  • Book activities early
  • 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: intercity transfer (Egilsstaðir → Lake Mývatn ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
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