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Iceland Ring Road 5D

5days
15stops
881km
DAY01

Thingvellir → Seljalandsfoss

185 km · 2h 30m driving · Overnight in Seljalandsfoss
  1. 10:00
    Thingvellir· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 12:30
    Geysir
  4. 10 km · 10m
  5. 14:00
    Gullfoss
  6. 115 km · 1h 30m
  7. 17:00
    Seljalandsfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
Local Eats
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup and fresh bread inside a greenhouse. Book ahead!
  • Smiðjan Brugghús · Killer burgers and local craft beer in Vik.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$280
Food
$80
Gas
$45
DAY02

Reynisfjara → Diamond Beach

196 km · 2h 42m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Reynisfjara· start
  2. 70 km · 1h
  3. 11:30
    Fjaðrárgljúfur
  4. 125 km · 1h 40m
  5. 15:00
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 1 km · 2m
  7. 16:30
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Don't Miss These
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Höfn.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$40
DAY03

Seyðisfjörður → Mývatn Nature Baths

175 km · 2h 25m driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 10:00
    Seyðisfjörður· start
  2. 170 km · 2h 15m
  3. 15:00
    Hverir
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 17:00
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Unique Dining
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$55
Tickets
$45
DAY04

Goðafoss → Akureyri

35 km · 30m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 10:00
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 13:00
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Local Favorites
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Get the 'old style' milk base.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the harbor, simple and delicious.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$75
Gas
$30
DAY05

Glaumbær → Reykjavík

290 km · 3h 45m driving
  1. 11:00
    Glaumbær· start
  2. 290 km · 3h 45m
  3. 16:30
    Reykjavík
Accommodation
Reykjavík Center
Final Feast
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Order 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
  • Old Iceland Restaurant · Traditional ingredients with a modern twist. Great for a final meal.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$85
Gas
$65