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Iceland Ring Road 6D

A whirlwind 6-day loop of Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major waterfall, glacier, and fjord.

6days
19stops
1271km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Gullfoss

170 km · 2h 25m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 20m
  3. 11:30
    Thingvellir
  4. 60 km · 50m
  5. 14:00
    Geysir
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 15:30
    Gullfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Lunch & Snacks
  • Friðheimar · Eat tomato soup inside a greenhouse with horses nearby.
  • Mika · Great langoustine soup and handmade chocolates.
Day 1 Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$60
Gas
$45
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Vik Village

75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vik Village
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:00
    Skogafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 13:30
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 15:30
    Vik Village· overnight
Accommodation
Vik or Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Vik Eats
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl.
  • Sudur Vik · Great pizza and local fish with a view.
Day 2 Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$30
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

196 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Jokulsarlon
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 15:15
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Seafood Stops
  • Naustid · Fresh seafood in the town of Hofn.
  • Pakkhus · Famous for their local langoustine dishes.
Day 3 Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$80
Gas
$50
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Hverir

360 km · 5h driving · Overnight in Hverir
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 200 km · 3h
  3. 13:00
    Seydisfjordur
  4. 160 km · 2h
  5. 16:00
    Hverir· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
North Iceland Eats
  • Kaffi Lara · Try the baked potato and local El Grillo beer.
  • Vogafjos Farm · Eat inside a cowshed with views of the lake.
Day 4 Budget
Lodging
$260
Food
$65
Gas
$60
DAY05

Godafoss → Forest Lagoon

90 km · 1h 30m driving · Overnight in Forest Lagoon
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 35m
  3. 12:30
    Akureyri
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 16:00
    Forest Lagoon· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri Center
Akureyri Bites
  • Brynja · The best soft-serve ice cream in Iceland.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the fjord.
Day 5 Budget
Lodging
$230
Food
$70
Tickets
$45
Gas
$25
DAY06

Glaumbaer → Keflavik Airport

380 km · 4h 45m driving
  1. 10:00
    Glaumbaer· start
  2. 280 km · 3h 30m
  3. 14:30
    Reykjavik
  5. 17:30
    Keflavik Airport
Accommodation
Airport Area
Last Tastes
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous Icelandic hot dog.
  • Brauð & Co · Incredible cinnamon rolls for the plane.
Day 6 Budget
Food
$50
Gas
$70
Heads Up
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes; pack layers
  • Book your rental car (4x4 recommended) early
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly