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Iceland Ring Road 10-Day

A comprehensive 10-day loop of Iceland's Ring Road, including the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the artistic East Fjords.

10days
31stops
1710km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Seljalandsfoss · Vík í Mýrdal · Höfn · Seyðisfjörður · Mývatn Nature Baths · Akureyri Botanical Garden · Glaumbær · Kirkjufell · Gullfoss — start and end in Keflavík Airport.

DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Seljalandsfoss

182 km · 2h 24m driving · Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 21 km · 18m
  3. 10:30
    Blue Lagoon
  4. 160 km · 2h 6m
  5. 15:30
    Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Lava Restaurant · Upscale dining built into a lava cliff at the Blue Lagoon.
  • Sveitagrill Míu · Famous 'Mia's Country Grill' for fresh fish and chips near Skógar.
Costs
Blue Lagoon Entry
$95
Car Rental (Daily)
$120
Dinner
$50
DAY02

Skógafoss → Vík í Mýrdal

74 km · 1h 12m driving · Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
  1. 09:30
    Skógafoss· start
  2. 30 km · 30m
  3. 11:30
    Dyrhólaey
  4. 26 km · 25m
  5. 13:30
    Reynisfjara Beach
  6. 18 km · 17m
  7. 15:30
    Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Food
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a black bread bowl in Vík.
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a view of the Reynisdrangar stacks.
Costs
Lunch
$30
Gas
$60
Lodging
$250
DAY03

Skaftafell → Höfn

198 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Höfn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 140 km · 1h 45m
  3. 13:30
    Jökulsárlón
  4. 57 km · 47m
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach
  6. 1.5 km · 3m
  7. 17:00
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for local langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Höfn.
  • Naustid · Cozy seafood spot known for its traditional fish soup.
Costs
Zodiac Boat Tour
$110
Lobster Dinner
$75
Lodging
$280
DAY04

Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður

113 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
  1. 09:00
    Vestrahorn· start
  2. 16 km · 20m
  3. 12:00
    Djúpivogur
  4. 97 km · 1h 25m
  5. 16:00
    Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Seyðisfjörður
Food
  • Skaftfell Bistro · Artistic cafe in Seyðisfjörður with great pizza and local beer.
  • Við Voginn · Great burgers and fish in the heart of Djúpivogur.
Costs
Stokksnes Entry
$8
Lunch
$25
Lodging
$220
DAY05

Dettifoss → Mývatn Nature Baths

234 km · 3h driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 11:00
    Dettifoss· start
  2. 189 km · 2h 25m
  3. 13:30
    Hverir
  4. 45 km · 35m
  5. 15:30
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine inside a cowshed; try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual and delicious pizza right by Lake Mývatn.
Costs
Mývatn Baths
$55
Gas
$70
Dinner
$45
DAY06

Goðafoss → Akureyri Botanical Garden

89 km · 1h 18m driving · Overnight in Akureyri Botanical Garden
  1. 10:00
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 53 km · 45m
  3. 13:00
    Akureyri Harbor
  4. 36 km · 33m
  5. 16:30
    Akureyri Botanical Garden· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Food
  • Bautinn · Historic restaurant in Akureyri serving great local buffet and steaks.
  • Akureyri Hot Dog Stand · Try the 'pylsur' with everything; a cheap Icelandic staple.
Costs
Whale Watching
$90
Lunch
$25
Lodging
$250
DAY07

Siglufjörður → Glaumbær

139 km · 2h 4m driving · Overnight in Glaumbær
  1. 11:00
    Siglufjörður· start
  2. 78 km · 1h 12m
  3. 14:30
    Hofsós Pool
  4. 61 km · 52m
  5. 16:30
    Glaumbær· overnight
Accommodation
Varmahlíð
Food
  • Kaffi Rauðka · Red-painted cafe in Siglufjörður harbor with great local fish.
  • Siglunes Restaurant · Surprising Moroccan-Icelandic fusion in the far north.
Costs
Museum Entry
$18
Pool Entry
$10
Gas
$65
DAY08

Hvítserkur → Kirkjufell

313 km · 4h 18m driving · Overnight in Kirkjufell
  1. 10:30
    Hvítserkur· start
  2. 119 km · 1h 32m
  3. 14:00
    Stykkishólmur
  4. 194 km · 2h 46m
  5. 16:30
    Kirkjufell· overnight
Accommodation
Grundarfjörður
Food
  • Narfeyrarstofa · Excellent seafood in a cozy historic house in Stykkishólmur.
  • Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum · Try fermented shark if you're brave enough!
Costs
Shark Tasting
$12
Lunch
$30
Lodging
$230
DAY09

Þingvellir → Gullfoss

252 km · 3h 19m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss
  1. 10:00
    Þingvellir· start
  2. 205 km · 2h 42m
  3. 13:00
    Geysir
  4. 47 km · 37m
  5. 15:00
    Gullfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Reykjavík
Food
  • Friðheimar · Dine in a tomato greenhouse; the tomato soup is legendary.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream and burgers with a view of the cows.
Costs
Friðheimar Lunch
$35
Gas
$60
Lodging
$300
DAY10

Hallgrímskirkja → Keflavík Airport

116 km · 1h 44m driving
  1. 09:30
    Hallgrímskirkja· start
  2. 115 km · 1h 39m
  3. 11:30
    Harpa
  4. 1.3 km · 5m
  5. 15:00
    Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Departure
Food
  • Brauð & Co · The best cinnamon rolls in the city; look for the graffiti building.
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous hot dog stand near the harbor.
Costs
Church Tower
$10
Final Meal
$40
Gas Refill
$40
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Days 1–2Stay in Hvolsvöllur / Vík í Mýrdal · Nights 1-2
  2. Day 3Stay in Höfn · Night 3
  3. Day 4Stay in Seyðisfjörður · Night 4
  4. Day 5Stay in Lake Mývatn · Night 5
  5. Day 6Stay in Akureyri · Night 6
  6. Day 7Stay in Varmahlíð · Night 7
  7. Day 8Stay in Grundarfjörður · Night 8
  8. Day 9Stay in Reykjavík · Night 9
Heads Up
  • Weather can change in minutes; always have layers
  • F-roads are for 4WD only
  • Gas stations are sparse in the East
  • Day 2: hotel change (Hvolsvöllur → Vík í Mýrdal) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík í Mýrdal → Höfn ~120km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
  • Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Seyðisfjörður) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 5: intercity transfer (Seyðisfjörður → Lake Mývatn ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
  • Day 6: hotel change (Lake Mývatn → Akureyri) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer