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Iceland Ring Road 5D

The ultimate 5-day dash around Iceland's Ring Road, hitting every major landscape from ice to fire.

5days
19stops
220km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

220 km · 3h 5m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  2. 155 km · 2h 10m
  3. 11:30
    Seljalandsfoss
  4. 30 km · 25m
  5. 13:15
    Skogafoss
  6. 35 km · 30m
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
South Coast Eats
  • Mia's Country Grill · The 'Fish and Chips' red truck near Skogafoss. Best in the country.
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local lamb with a view over the Vik stacks.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$45
Other
$10
DAY02

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach

Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:30
    Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
  3. 12:00
    Skaftafell
  5. 14:30
    Jokulsarlon
  7. 16:15
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Glacier Bites
  • Naustið · Cozy seafood spot in Hofn. The langoustine soup is a game-changer.
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Upscale harbor dining. Get the local langoustine tails.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$200
Food
$85
Gas
$50
DAY03

Seydisfjordur → Myvatn Nature Baths

Overnight in Myvatn Nature Baths
  1. 11:30
    Seydisfjordur· start
  3. 14:30
    Dettifoss
  5. 16:00
    Hverir
  7. 17:15
    Myvatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Myvatn
Northern Flavors
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Dine inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual spot with great toppings near the lake.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$60
Gas
$70
Tickets
$45
DAY04

Godafoss → Akureyri Harbor

Overnight in Akureyri Harbor
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  3. 12:00
    Akureyri Botanical Garden
  5. 14:30
    Akureyri Church
  7. 15:30
    Akureyri Harbor· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri City Center
Akureyri Eats
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Period. Get the 'old' style.
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the northern waters. Simple and perfect.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$65
Gas
$25
DAY05

Glaumbaer → Keflavik Airport

  1. 10:30
    Glaumbaer· start
  3. 13:30
    Deildartunguhver
  5. 16:00
    Reykjavik Center
  7. 18:00
    Keflavik Airport
Accommodation
Keflavik Airport
Road Trip Snacks
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand in Reykjavik. Get 'eina með öllu'.
Today's Budget
Food
$50
Gas
$90
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes
  • Book your Blue Lagoon/Myvatn tickets in advance
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly