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Iceland Ring Road 7D

The ultimate 7-day loop around the land of fire and ice, hitting every major landmark on the Ring Road.

7days
24stops
1338km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Gullfoss

165 km · 2h 25m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 95 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
Farm Fresh Eats
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup inside a greenhouse. Book ahead!
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream with a view of the cows.
Day 1 Budget
Lodging
$180-250
Food
$60
Gas
$40
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Vík

75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vík
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:00
    Skógafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:00
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:00
    Vík· overnight
Accommodation
Vík village
Vík Eats
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a view.
  • The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup in a bread bowl.
Day 2 Budget
Lodging
$200-280
Food
$70
Gas
$30
DAY03

Skaftafell → Höfn

136 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Höfn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Jökulsárlón
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 15:30
    Diamond Beach
  6. 80 km · 1h
  7. 17:00
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn town center
Lobster Feast
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for local langoustine (scampi).
  • Hafnarbúðin · Casual diner for a quick lobster roll.
Day 3 Budget
Lodging
$190-260
Food
$90
Gas
$40
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
Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir
Fjord Flavors
  • Skaftfell Bistro · Cozy spot for pizza and local beer.
  • Kaffi Lára · Try the baked potato and local trout.
Day 4 Budget
Lodging
$170-240
Food
$65
Gas
$50
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn Baths

235 km · 3h 25m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Baths
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 70 km · 1h
  3. 13:00
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Mývatn Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Mývatn Eats
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed. Try the Geysir bread.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Great local pizza near the lake.
Day 5 Budget
Lodging
$200-300
Food
$70
Tickets
$45
Gas
$45
DAY06

Goðafoss → Whale Watching

86 km · 1h 20m driving · Overnight in Whale Watching
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 11:30
    Akureyri
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 14:00
    Whale Watching· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri City Center
North Iceland Eats
  • Bautinn · Historic building with great local buffet.
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Period.
Day 6 Budget
Lodging
$180-250
Food
$65
Tickets
$80
Gas
$30
DAY07

Glaumbær → Sun Voyager

381 km · 4h 50m driving
  1. 10:30
    Glaumbær· start
  2. 280 km · 3h 30m
  3. 15:30
    Reykjavík
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 17:00
    Sun Voyager
Accommodation
Reykjavík Downtown
Final Feast
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Get 'one with everything'.
  • Old Iceland · Upscale traditional food for a final celebration.
Day 7 Budget
Lodging
$220-350
Food
$80
Gas
$60
Heads Up
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes
  • Book car and hotels months in advance
  • Gas is expensive