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Iceland Ring Road 6D

A high-speed loop around the land of fire and ice, hitting every major landmark in 6 epic days.

6days
21stops
1537km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

220 km · 3h 30m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 155 km · 2h 15m
  3. 11:30
    Seljalandsfoss
  4. 30 km · 30m
  5. 13:15
    Skógafoss
  6. 35 km · 45m
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Vík Eats
  • Smiðjan Brugghús · Killer burgers and local craft beer in Vík.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$45
DAY02

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach

207 km · 2h 50m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:30
    Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
  2. 75 km · 1h
  3. 12:00
    Skaftafell
  4. 60 km · 45m
  5. 15:30
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 2 km · 5m
  7. 16:45
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn town center
Seafood Dinner
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for their langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Höfn.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$50
DAY03

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

260 km · 3h 50m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 30m
  3. 12:30
    Djúpivogur
  4. 145 km · 2h
  5. 16:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Fjord Eats
  • Kaffi Lára · Cozy spot in Seyðisfjörður for home-style cooking.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$180
Food
$60
Gas
$55
DAY04

Dettifoss → Goðafoss

290 km · 4h 15m driving · Overnight in Goðafoss
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 70 km · 1h
  3. 12:45
    Hverir
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 14:30
    Mývatn Nature Baths
  6. 50 km · 45m
  7. 17:15
    Goðafoss· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Farm to Table
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$80
Tickets
$45
Gas
$40
DAY05

Akureyri Harbor → Hvítserkur

250 km · 3h 15m driving · Overnight in Hvítserkur
  1. 09:00
    Akureyri Harbor· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 15m
  3. 13:30
    Glaumbær
  4. 150 km · 2h
  5. 16:30
    Hvítserkur· overnight
Accommodation
Borgarnes
Lunch in the North
  • Bautinn · Classic Icelandic fare in a historic building in Akureyri.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$70
Tickets
$90
Gas
$65
DAY06

Þingvellir → Keflavík Airport

310 km · 4h 15m driving
  1. 09:00
    Þingvellir· start
  2. 60 km · 45m
  3. 11:45
    Geysir
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 13:30
    Gullfoss
  6. 150 km · 2h
  7. 17:00
    Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Airport Area
Final Lunch
  • Friðheimar · Lunch in a tomato greenhouse! The soup is legendary.
Today's Budget
Food
$60
Gas
$40
Heads Up
  • Weather changes fast - check road.is daily
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly
  • Book all lodging in advance