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Iceland Ring Road Express (Copy)

A whirlwind 7-day loop around Iceland's Route 1, covering massive waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and volcanic deserts.

7days
24stops
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Seljalandsfoss

Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  3. 10:30
    Blue Lagoon
  5. 15:30
    Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Slippurinn · Fresh Atlantic cod and local herbs in a rustic harbor setting.
Costs
Blue Lagoon Entry
$85
Car Rental (Daily)
$120
Dinner
$45
DAY02

Skógafoss → Vík í Mýrdal

Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
  1. 09:30
    Skógafoss· start
  3. 11:30
    Dyrhólaey
  5. 13:30
    Reynisfjara Beach
  7. 15:30
    Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík
Food
  • The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl.
Costs
Gas
$60
Lunch
$30
Lodging
$280
DAY03

Skaftafell → Höfn

Overnight in Höfn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  3. 13:30
    Jökulsárlón
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:00
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Incredible local langoustine tails dripping in garlic butter.
Costs
Glacier Boat Tour
$95
Langoustine Dinner
$65
Gas
$50
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  3. 11:30
    Djúpivogur
  5. 15:30
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Food
  • Kaffi Lára · Cozy pub in Seyðisfjörður known for baked potatoes and local beer.
Costs
Vestrahorn Entry
$10
Lunch
$25
Gas
$70
DAY05

Dettifoss → Goðafoss

Overnight in Goðafoss
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  3. 13:00
    Hverir
  5. 15:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths
  7. 17:00
    Goðafoss· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine inside a cowshed and try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
Costs
Mývatn Entry
$55
Dinner
$50
Gas
$60
DAY06

Akureyri Harbor → Hvítserkur

Overnight in Hvítserkur
  1. 09:00
    Akureyri Harbor· start
  3. 13:30
    Glaumbær
  5. 16:00
    Hvítserkur· overnight
Accommodation
Staðarskáli / Hvammstangi
Food
  • Bautinn · One of the oldest restaurants in Akureyri, serving hearty Icelandic fare.
Costs
Whale Watching
$110
Turf House Entry
$15
Gas
$80
DAY07

Þingvellir → Keflavík Airport

  1. 09:30
    Þingvellir· start
  3. 11:30
    Geysir
  5. 13:00
    Gullfoss
  7. 16:30
    Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Departure
Food
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup and fresh bread served inside a geothermal greenhouse.
Costs
Lunch
$35
Gas Refill
$60
Parking Fees
$20
Heads Up
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes
  • Gas stations can be sparse in the East
  • Strict speed limit enforcement
  • Day 2: hotel change (Hvolsvöllur → Vík) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík → Höfn ~120km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
  • Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Egilsstaðir) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 5: intercity transfer (Egilsstaðir → Akureyri ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
  • Day 6: hotel change (Akureyri → Staðarskáli / Hvammstangi) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
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