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Iceland Ring Road 5D -

5days
16stops
1329km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Gullfoss

168 km · 2h 20m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  2. 98 km · 1h 15m
  3. 11:00
    Thingvellir
  4. 60 km · 50m
  5. 13:30
    Geysir
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 15:00
    Gullfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Farm Fresh Eats
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup and bread inside a greenhouse with horses nearby.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can see the cows.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$180-240
Food
$60-90
Gas
$45
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Diamond Beach

251 km · 3h 20m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 60 km · 1h
  3. 11:00
    Reynisfjara
  4. 190 km · 2h 15m
  5. 14:30
    Jokulsarlon
  6. 1 km · 5m
  7. 16:15
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Roadside Bites
  • The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup in Vík. Spicy and warming.
  • Nailed It Fish & Chips · Fresh catch served from a truck at the glacier lagoon.
Costs
Lodging
$200-280
Food
$70-100
Gas
$55
DAY03

Vestrahorn → Seydisfjordur

240 km · 3h 35m driving · Overnight in Seydisfjordur
  1. 09:30
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 30m
  3. 12:30
    Djupivogur
  4. 125 km · 1h 45m
  5. 15:30
    Seydisfjordur· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir
Fjord Flavors
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous langoustine in Höfn before you leave.
  • Kaffi Lára · Cozy spot in Seydisfjordur for a local brew and cake.
Costs
Lodging
$170-230
Food
$60-85
Gas
$60
DAY04

Dettifoss → Godafoss

250 km · 3h 15m driving · Overnight in Godafoss
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 12:30
    Hverir
  4. 50 km · 45m
  5. 15:00
    Godafoss· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Northern Eats
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed with views of Lake Myvatn.
  • Akureyri Hot Dog Stand · Try the local version with red cabbage.
Costs
Lodging
$190-260
Food
$55-80
Gas
$50
DAY05

Glaumbær → Keflavik Airport

420 km · 5h driving · long drive
  1. 10:30
    Glaumbær· start
  2. 210 km · 2h 30m
  3. 14:30
    Borgarnes
  4. 110 km · 1h 15m
  5. 17:00
    Keflavik Airport
Accommodation
Keflavik
Final Bites
  • Bautinn · Hearty Icelandic food in Akureyri before you leave.
  • Kaffi Kyrrð · Stop in Borgarnes for a final coffee and pastry.
Costs
Food
$50-70
Gas
$80
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops