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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major icon from glaciers to volcanoes.

5days
20stops
926km
DAY01

Seljalandsfoss → Vik i Myrdal

75 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Vik i Myrdal
  1. 10:30
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 30 km · 25m
  3. 12:15
    Skogafoss
  4. 35 km · 30m
  5. 14:30
    Reynisfjara
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 16:15
    Vik i Myrdal· overnight
Accommodation
Vik Village
Food
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a black bread bowl.
  • Sudur Vik · Great pizza and local fish with a view of the stacks.
Costs
Lodging
$280
Food
$70
Gas
$45
DAY02

Skaftafell → Hofn

136 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Hofn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:30
    Jokulsarlon
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 15:15
    Diamond Beach
  6. 80 km · 1h
  7. 17:00
    Hofn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Food
  • Pakkhus Restaurant · The langoustine here is legendary. Don't skip it.
  • Hafnarbudin · Casual diner vibes for a quick lobster roll.
Costs
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$55
DAY03

Seydisfjordur → Myvatn Nature Baths

235 km · 3h 25m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
  1. 11:00
    Seydisfjordur· start
  2. 160 km · 2h 15m
  3. 14:30
    Dettifoss
  4. 70 km · 1h
  5. 16:00
    Hverir
  6. 5 km · 10m
  7. 17:15
    Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
Food
  • Vogafjos Farm Resort · Dine in a stable! Try the Geysir bread baked in the ground.
  • Dadastadir · Great local burgers near the lake.
Costs
Lodging
$250
Food
$65
Tickets
$45
Gas
$70
DAY04

Skutustadagigar → Akureyri

170 km · 2h 25m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 09:30
    Skutustadagigar· start
  2. 50 km · 45m
  3. 11:30
    Godafoss
  4. 45 km · 40m
  5. 13:30
    Husavik
  6. 75 km · 1h
  7. 17:30
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri Center
Food
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Period.
  • Noa Seafood · Fresh catch in a cozy, upscale setting.
Costs
Lodging
$230
Food
$75
Tickets
$80
Gas
$30
DAY05

Glaumbaer → Reykjavik

310 km · 4h 5m driving
  1. 10:30
    Glaumbaer· start
  2. 150 km · 2h
  3. 13:30
    Grabrok
  4. 40 km · 35m
  5. 15:15
    Hraunfossar
  6. 120 km · 1h 30m
  7. 17:30
    Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik Center
Food
  • Baejarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Get 'one with everything'.
  • Old Iceland · Traditional food with a modern twist for your final meal.
Costs
Lodging
$280
Food
$70
Gas
$75
Heads Up
  • Weather can change in minutes
  • Pre-book all lagoons and tours
  • Gas stations are sparse in the East