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Iceland Ring Road Highlights 5D

A high-speed loop of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls, black sand beaches, and geothermal wonders.

5days
17stops
816km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Grindavík

50 km · 55m driving · Overnight in Grindavík
  1. 10:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 20 km · 20m
  3. 11:30
    Bridge Between Continents
  4. 25 km · 25m
  5. 13:30
    Blue Lagoon
  6. 5 km · 10m
  7. 17:00
    Grindavík· overnight
Accommodation
Grindavík or near Blue Lagoon
First Tastes
  • Lava Restaurant · Upscale dining built into a lava cliff at the Blue Lagoon.
  • Kaffi Duus · Fresh seafood with a view of the Keflavík harbor.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$300
Food
$80
Tickets
$90
Gas
$20
DAY02

Thingvellir → Selfoss

235 km · 3h 25m driving · Overnight in Selfoss
  1. 09:30
    Thingvellir· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 12:30
    Geysir
  4. 10 km · 15m
  5. 14:15
    Gullfoss
  6. 70 km · 1h
  7. 16:30
    Selfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Selfoss or Hella
Farm Fresh
  • Friðheimar · Famous tomato soup served inside a greenhouse with horses nearby.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream where you can see the cows.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$280
Food
$70
Gas
$40
DAY03

Seljalandsfoss → Vík

150 km · 2h 10m driving · Overnight in Vík
  1. 09:30
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:00
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:00
    Vík· overnight
Accommodation
Vík village south end
Roadside Eats
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup in Vík—served in a bread bowl.
  • Mia's Country Kitchen · The best Fish & Chips van on the South Coast.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$300
Food
$65
Gas
$30
DAY04

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Reykjavík

330 km · 4h 30m driving · Overnight in Reykjavík
  1. 10:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
  2. 80 km · 1h 10m
  3. 13:00
    Dyrhólaey
  4. 180 km · 2h 20m
  5. 16:30
    Reykjavík· overnight
Accommodation
Reykjavík City Center (101)
City Bites
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand in Reykjavík. Order 'one with everything'.
  • Messinn · Incredible Arctic Char served in copper pans.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$90
Gas
$50
DAY05

Hallgrímskirkja → Keflavík Airport

51 km · 50m driving
  1. 09:30
    Hallgrímskirkja· start
  2. 1 km · 5m
  3. 11:00
    Sun Voyager
  4. 50 km · 45m
  5. 14:00
    Keflavík Airport
Accommodation
Homebound
Final Bites
  • Brauð & Co · The best cinnamon rolls in the world. Look for the graffiti building.
  • Sandholt · Sophisticated bakery for a final Icelandic breakfast.
Today's Budget
Food
$50
Gas
$15
Heads Up
  • Book the Blue Lagoon weeks in advance
  • Weather changes fast—pack layers
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly