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Iceland Ring Road Express
A high-paced, 1,580km odyssey around the edge of the world, covering every major geological wonder in Iceland.
6days
22stops
1095km
DAY01
Thingvellir → Seljalandsfoss
185 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
- 09:00Thingvellir· start
- 60 km · 50m
- 11:30Geysir
- 10 km · 15m
- 13:30Gullfoss
- 115 km · 1h 30m
- 16:30Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
- Friðheimar · Dine on tomato soup inside a geothermal greenhouse surrounded by vines.
- Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can watch the cows through a window.
Costs
- Lodging
- 280
- Food
- 80
- Gas
- 50
DAY02
Skógafoss → Fjaðrárgljúfur
124 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Fjaðrárgljúfur
- 09:00Skógafoss· start
- 34 km · 30m
- 11:30Reynisfjara
- 20 km · 25m
- 13:30Dyrhólaey
- 70 km · 55m
- 16:00Fjaðrárgljúfur· overnight
Accommodation
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
- The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a black bread bowl in Vík.
- Smiðjan Brugghús · Craft brewery with excellent burgers for a hearty post-hike meal.
Costs
- Lodging
- 220
- Food
- 70
DAY03
Jökulsárlón → Seyðisfjörður
261 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
- 09:30Jökulsárlón· start
- 1 km · 5m
- 11:00Diamond Beach
- 80 km · 1h 10m
- 13:30Vestrahorn
- 180 km · 2h 30m
- 17:00Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
- Pakkhús Restaurant · The best place in Iceland for local langoustine (Norway lobster).
- Jón Ríki · Farmhouse brewery and restaurant with incredible mountain views.
Costs
- Lodging
- 250
- Food
- 90
- Boat Tour
- 65
DAY04
Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths
85 km · 1h 25m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
- 10:30Dettifoss· start
- 70 km · 1h
- 13:00Hverir
- 10 km · 15m
- 14:30Grjótagjá
- 5 km · 10m
- 16:00Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Mývatn
Food
- Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed; try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
- Daddi's Pizza · Casual spot with unique toppings like smoked trout from the lake.
Costs
- Lodging
- 300
- Food
- 85
- Baths
- 45
DAY05
Goðafoss → Siglufjörður
110 km · 1h 40m driving · Overnight in Siglufjörður
- 09:30Goðafoss· start
- 35 km · 35m
- 11:30Akureyri
- 75 km · 1h 5m
- 15:00Siglufjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
- Brynja · The most famous ice cream shop in Iceland, located in Akureyri.
- Kaffi Ku · A cafe located directly above a cowshed near Akureyri.
Costs
- Lodging
- 230
- Food
- 75
DAY06
Glaumbær → Reykjavik
330 km · 4h 30m driving
- 09:30Glaumbær· start
- 100 km · 1h 30m
- 12:30Hvítserkur
- 230 km · 3h
- 17:00Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik City Center
Food
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand in Reykjavik for a final cheap thrill.
- Old Iceland · Traditional ingredients with a modern twist for a celebratory final dinner.
Costs
- Lodging
- 300
- Food
- 100
- Gas
- 70
Heads Up
- Long driving hours on Days 3 and 6
- Weather can change in minutes
- Book glacier tours in advance