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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 geysers.

5days
20stops
637km
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

233 km · 3h 25m 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. 13:30
    Skogafoss
  6. 28 km · 30m
  7. 15:30
    Dyrholaey
  8. 20 km · 20m
  9. 17:00
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
South Coast Eats
  • Mia's Country Kitchen · Legendary fish and chips truck near Skogafoss. Perfect road fuel.
  • The Soup Company · Try the Red Lava soup served in a black bread bowl in Vik.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$280
Food
$70
Gas
$45
Other
$10
DAY02

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

67 km · 1h 2m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  2. 55 km · 45m
  3. 13:00
    Fjallsarlon
  4. 11 km · 15m
  5. 14:30
    Jokulsarlon
  6. 1 km · 2m
  7. 16:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Glacier Side Dining
  • Nailed It Fish and Chips · Food truck at the lagoon. Fresh, hot, and perfect in the cold wind.
  • Pakkhus Restaurant · Famous for langoustine in Hofn. A bit pricey but totally worth it.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$85
Gas
$55
DAY03

Studlagil Canyon → Myvatn Baths

150 km · 2h 5m driving · Overnight in Myvatn Baths
  1. 11:00
    Studlagil Canyon· start
  2. 140 km · 1h 50m
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  4. 6 km · 10m
  5. 15:45
    Grjotagja
  6. 4 km · 5m
  7. 17:00
    Myvatn Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Myvatn
Myvatn Bites
  • Vogafjos Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread buried in the ground to bake.
  • Dad's Pizza · Surprisingly good pizza in the middle of nowhere near Myvatn.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$65
Tickets
$45
Gas
$60
DAY04

Godafoss → Glaumbaer

135 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Glaumbaer
  1. 10:00
    Godafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 35m
  3. 12:00
    Akureyri
  4. 100 km · 1h 15m
  5. 16:00
    Glaumbaer· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Akureyri Eats
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. Even in winter, locals queue here.
  • Akureyri Fish · Great spot for a casual lunch in the heart of town.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$230
Food
$75
Gas
$40
DAY05

Sun Voyager → Blue Lagoon

52 km · 55m driving
  1. 11:00
    Sun Voyager· start
  2. 1 km · 5m
  3. 12:00
    Hallgrimskirkja
  4. 1 km · 5m
  5. 13:00
    Reykjavik
  6. 50 km · 45m
  7. 17:00
    Blue Lagoon
Accommodation
Keflavik
Reykjavik Treats
  • Baejarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Order 'one with everything'.
  • Sandholt · Amazing bakery for your last Icelandic pastry.
Daily Budget
Lodging
$180
Food
$80
Tickets
$90
Gas
$50
Heads Up
  • Driving 5-6 hours some days is necessary
  • Weather can close roads instantly
  • Book the Blue Lagoon weeks ahead