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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major icon from glaciers to volcanoes.

5days
16stops
1070km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

192 km · 2h 45m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  2. 128 km · 1h 45m
  3. 11:30
    Seljalandsfoss
  4. 30 km · 25m
  5. 13:15
    Skogafoss
  6. 34 km · 35m
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
Vik Eats
  • The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl.
  • Sudur Vik · Great pizza and local fish with a view of the sea.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$300
Food
$80
Gas
$45
DAY02

Skaftafell → Hofn

198 km · 2h 40m driving · Overnight in Hofn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 57 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Jokulsarlon
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 15:15
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:00
    Hofn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn Harbor
Lobster Feast
  • Pakkhus Restaurant · The best langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in the country.
  • Hafnarbudin · Casual diner vibes for a quick lobster roll.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$100
Gas
$55
DAY03

East Fjords Drive → Myvatn Nature Baths

275 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
  1. 10:30
    East Fjords Drive· start
  2. 170 km · 2h 15m
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 16:00
    Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
North Iceland Eats
  • Vogafjos Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
  • Dadaph Pizza · Solid pizza for a quick dinner in Reykjahlid.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$270
Food
$70
Tickets
$45
Gas
$70
DAY04

Godafoss → Glaumbaer

185 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Glaumbaer
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 35m
  3. 12:00
    Akureyri
  4. 100 km · 1h 15m
  5. 16:30
    Glaumbaer· overnight
Accommodation
Varmahlid
City Bites
  • Brynja · The most famous ice cream in Iceland. Get the 'old' style.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the fjord, crispy and perfect.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$210
Food
$65
Gas
$40
DAY05

Grabrok Crater → Keflavik Airport

220 km · 3h driving
  1. 10:30
    Grabrok Crater· start
  2. 110 km · 1h 30m
  3. 13:30
    Reykjavik
  5. 17:30
    Keflavik Airport
Accommodation
Keflavik Airport Area
Last Tastes
  • Baejarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous hot dog stand. Order 'one with everything'.
  • Braud & Co · Incredible cinnamon rolls for the road.
Today's Budget
Food
$50
Gas
$60
Heads Up
  • Weather changes fast
  • Book car rental early
  • Gas is expensive