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Iceland Ring Road 7D
A complete circumnavigation of Iceland, covering the dramatic South Coast, the lonely East Fjords, and the volcanic North.
7days
26stops
1041km
DAY01
Keflavík Airport → Selfoss
140 km · 2h 5m driving · Overnight in Selfoss
- 09:00Keflavík Airport· start
- 10:30Þingvellir National Park
- 60 km · 50m
- 13:00Geysir Hot Springs
- 10 km · 15m
- 15:00Gullfoss Falls
- 70 km · 1h
- 17:00Selfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Selfoss or Hella
Food
- Friðheimar · Dine inside a greenhouse where tomatoes grow year-round; try the tomato soup.
- Tryggvaskáli · Historic restaurant in Selfoss serving upscale Icelandic ingredients.
Costs
- Lodging
- $220
- Food
- $80
- Gas
- $50
DAY02
Seljalandsfoss → Vík í Mýrdal
75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vík í Mýrdal
- 09:00Seljalandsfoss· start
- 30 km · 25m
- 11:00Skógafoss
- 35 km · 30m
- 14:00Reynisfjara Beach
- 10 km · 15m
- 16:30Vík í Mýrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Food
- Smiðjan Brugghús · Great burgers and local craft beer in the heart of Vík.
- The Soup Company · Famous for their 'Red Lava' soup served in a bread bowl.
Costs
- Lodging
- $250
- Food
- $70
- Parking Fees
- $15
DAY03
Skaftafell → Diamond Beach
61 km · 1h 5m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
- 10:00Skaftafell· start
- 50 km · 45m
- 13:30Fjallsárlón
- 10 km · 15m
- 15:00Jökulsárlón
- 1 km · 5m
- 16:30Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
- Naustid · Fresh seafood in Höfn, the lobster capital of Iceland.
- Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for local langoustine tails and harbor views.
Costs
- Lodging
- $210
- Food
- $90
- Gas
- $60
DAY04
Vestrahorn → Seyðisfjörður
250 km · 3h 45m driving · Overnight in Seyðisfjörður
- 09:00Vestrahorn· start
- 100 km · 1h 30m
- 12:00Djúpivogur
- 150 km · 2h 15m
- 16:00Seyðisfjörður· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður
Food
- Kaffi Lára · Cozy spot in Seyðisfjörður known for baked potatoes and local beer.
- Skaftfell Bistro · Art-focused bistro serving great pizzas and local fish.
Costs
- Lodging
- $190
- Food
- $65
- Stokksnes Entry
- $10
DAY05
Dettifoss → Goðafoss
125 km · 1h 55m driving · Overnight in Goðafoss
- 10:30Dettifoss· start
- 70 km · 1h
- 13:00Hverir
- 5 km · 10m
- 15:00Mývatn Nature Baths
- 50 km · 45m
- 17:00Goðafoss· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn or Akureyri
Food
- Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed; try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
- Daddi's Pizza · Casual and delicious pizza right by the lake.
Costs
- Lodging
- $240
- Food
- $85
- Mývatn Baths
- $45
DAY06
Akureyri → Hvítserkur
220 km · 3h 5m driving · Overnight in Hvítserkur
- 09:30Akureyri· start
- 100 km · 1h 20m
- 13:00Glaumbær
- 120 km · 1h 45m
- 16:00Hvítserkur· overnight
Accommodation
Blönduós or Laugarbakki
Food
- Bautinn · One of Akureyri's oldest restaurants, famous for its salad bar and steaks.
- Brynja · The best soft-serve ice cream in Iceland; a local tradition.
Costs
- Lodging
- $180
- Food
- $60
- Gas
- $70
DAY07
Hraunfossar → Keflavík Airport
170 km · 2h 35m driving
- 10:30Hraunfossar· start
- 20 km · 20m
- 12:00Deildartunguhver
- 100 km · 1h 30m
- 14:30Reykjavík
- 50 km · 45m
- 17:00Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Airport Area
Food
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The world-famous Icelandic hot dog stand in Reykjavík.
- Krauma · Modern restaurant at the hot springs serving local farm-to-table food.
Costs
- Food
- $50
- Gas Refill
- $60
- Souvenirs
- $100
Heads Up
- Weather changes every 5 minutes
- Gas stations are sparse in the East
- F-roads are off-limits for 2WD cars
- Day 2: hotel change (Selfoss or Hella → Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 3: intercity transfer (Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Höfn ~121km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
- Day 3: Fjallsárlón → Jökulsárlón ferry transit only 1.5h — allow ≥2h door-to-door
- Day 4: hotel change (Höfn → Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
- Day 5: intercity transfer (Egilsstaðir or Seyðisfjörður → Lake Mývatn or Akureyri ~126km) — allow 4-8h for travel + check-in
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