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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 canyons.

5days
20stops
1252km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Sun Voyager

72 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Sun Voyager
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 23 km · 20m
  3. 11:00
    Blue Lagoon
  4. 48 km · 45m
  5. 15:00
    Hallgrímskirkja
  6. 1 km · 5m
  7. 17:00
    Sun Voyager· overnight
Accommodation
Reykjavik City Center
Reykjavik Eats
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand. Get 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
  • Messinn · Amazing pan-fried fish in a cozy downtown spot. The arctic char is a winner.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Tickets
$90
Gas
$15
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

206 km · 3h driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 10:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 12:00
    Skógafoss
  4. 28 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Dyrhólaey
  6. 20 km · 20m
  7. 16:00
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
South Coast Fuel
  • Skool Beans · A quirky coffee shop inside a yellow school bus in Vik. Best chai in Iceland.
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a view over the ocean.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$60
Gas
$40
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

199 km · 2h 47m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 47 km · 40m
  3. 13:30
    Fjallsárlón
  4. 11 km · 15m
  5. 15:00
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 1 km · 2m
  7. 16:30
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Glacier Eats
  • Nailed It Fish and Chips · Food truck at the lagoon. Freshly caught and perfectly crispy.
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · In Höfn. You MUST try the langoustine (Icelandic lobster). Game-changer.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$80
Tickets
$120
Gas
$45
DAY04

Stuðlagil Canyon → Mývatn Baths

295 km · 4h 18m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Baths
  1. 11:00
    Stuðlagil Canyon· start
  2. 75 km · 1h
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  4. 6 km · 10m
  5. 15:45
    Grjótagjá
  6. 4 km · 8m
  7. 17:00
    Mývatn Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Northern Bites
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread buried in the ground to bake.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual spot in Myvatn with great toppings and a local vibe.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$65
Tickets
$50
Gas
$60
DAY05

Goðafoss → Reykjavik

480 km · 6h 10m driving · long drive
  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 35m
  3. 11:00
    Akureyri
  4. 100 km · 1h 20m
  5. 14:00
    Glaumbær
  6. 295 km · 3h 30m
  7. 19:00
    Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik / Keflavik
Road Trip Snacks
  • Brynja · In Akureyri. Hands down the best ice cream in Iceland. Get the 'old' style.
  • Kaffi Kyrrð · Cozy cafe in Borgarnes for a final road trip coffee and cake.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$55
Gas
$85
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 6h driving — plan rest stops
  • 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