Iceland Ring Road 5D
The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major icon from glaciers to canyons.
Keflavík → Vík → Jökulsárlón → Mývatn → Akureyri → Reykjavík
- Blue Lagoon
- Skógafoss
- Jökulsárlón
- Stuðlagil Canyon
- Goðafoss
Day 1 · Blue Lagoon & Reykjavik
Fly into KEF, grab the 4x4 and soak in the Blue Lagoon — 5-day route: KEF → South Coast → Glacier Lagoon → Myvatn → Akureyri → Reykjavik, ~1,400km.
Keflavík Airport
Pick up your rental car. Make sure it's a 4WD for the gravel bits!
Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
Iceland's most famous spa, set in a black lava field. The water is naturally rich in silica and sulfur, known for skin-healing properties.
Hallgrímskirkja Church
The tallest church in Iceland and a Reykjavik landmark. Its design mimics the basalt lava flows found across the Icelandic landscape.
Sólfar - Sun Voyager
A massive stainless steel sculpture resembling a Viking longship, intended to convey the promise of undiscovered territory and freedom.
Day 2 · South Coast Waterfalls
Head south for the heavy hitters: walk behind waterfalls and stand on black sand beaches.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
A 60-meter drop that allows visitors to walk entirely behind the water curtain for a unique perspective of the South Coast.
Skógafoss Waterfall
One of Iceland's biggest waterfalls with a width of 25 meters. Legend says a Viking buried treasure in a cave behind it.
Dyrhólaey Promontory
A 120-meter high peninsula offering panoramic views of the black sand coastline and a massive stone arch carved by the sea.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
World-famous beach featuring hexagonal basalt columns, sea stacks, and dramatic waves. It's beautiful but dangerous.
Day 3 · Glaciers & Icebergs
Today is all about ice. From glacier hikes to floating bergs on the Diamond Beach.
Skaftafell / Vatnajökull National Park
A lush oasis surrounded by glaciers. It offers various hiking trails, including the path to the stunning Svartifoss waterfall.
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A smaller, more intimate iceberg lagoon where the glacier tongue reaches right into the water.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Iceland's deepest lake, filled with icebergs that have broken off the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.
Breiðamerkursandur (Diamond Beach)
The strip of black sand where icebergs from the lagoon wash ashore, creating a sparkling contrast against the dark volcanic sand.
Day 4 · Canyons & Geothermal
Long drive north to the Martian landscapes of Myvatn and the basalt columns of Studlagil.
Stuðlagil Canyon
A hidden gem featuring one of the largest collections of basalt columns in Iceland, flanking a turquoise glacial river.
Hverir Geothermal Area
A large geothermal field at the foot of Namafjall mountain, filled with boiling mud pools and hissing steam vents.
Grjótagjá Cave
A small lava cave that houses a geothermal hot spring. While bathing is no longer allowed due to temperature shifts, it's a stunning site.
Mývatn Nature Baths
A set of geothermally heated pools and steam baths located in the heart of the Myvatn region, offering great views of the lake.
Day 5 · The Capital of the North
Visit the Waterfall of the Gods, explore Akureyri, and make the long trek back to Reykjavik.
Goðafoss Waterfall
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, where the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 meters.
Akureyri Town Center
The 'Capital of the North', Akureyri is a charming town with a vibrant cultural scene, set against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
A historic site featuring turf-walled houses that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, offering a glimpse into rural Icelandic life.
Reykjavik
Back to where it all started. Grab a final celebratory dinner!
- Driving times can double in bad weather
- Gas stations are sparse in the East; fill up often
- Book all lagoons and glacier tours in advance