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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
18stops
DAY01

Keflavik Airport → Reynisfjara Beach

Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 09:00
    Keflavik Airport· start
  3. 11:30
    Seljalandsfoss
  5. 13:30
    Skogafoss
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vik i Myrdal
Roadside Eats
  • Mia's Country Kitchen · 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 village.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$300
Food
$80
Gas
$50
Other
$15
DAY02

Skaftafell → Vestrahorn

Overnight in Vestrahorn
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  3. 13:30
    Jokulsarlon
  5. 15:15
    Diamond Beach
  7. 17:00
    Vestrahorn· overnight
Accommodation
Hofn
Seafood Stops
  • Nailed It Fish and Chips · Located right at the lagoon. Fresh catch and quick service.
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for their langoustine (Icelandic lobster) in Hofn.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$90
Gas
$60
DAY03

Djupivogur → Vok Baths

Overnight in Vok Baths
  1. 11:00
    Djupivogur· start
  3. 14:30
    Seydisfjordur
  5. 17:00
    Vok Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Egilsstadir
Fjord Flavors
  • Kaffi Lára · Cozy spot in Seydisfjordur known for their baked potatoes and local beer.
  • Salt Café · Reliable stop in Egilsstadir for burgers and thin-crust pizza.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$70
Gas
$70
DAY04

Dettifoss → Akureyri

Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 10:30
    Dettifoss· start
  3. 12:30
    Hverir
  5. 15:00
    Godafoss
  7. 16:30
    Akureyri· overnight
Accommodation
Akureyri
Northern Bites
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread and homemade mozzarella.
  • Akureyri Fish and Chips · Fresh, crispy, and right in the heart of the city.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$260
Food
$85
Gas
$60
Tickets
$45
DAY05

Glaumbaer → Reykjavik

  1. 11:00
    Glaumbaer· start
  3. 14:30
    Grabrok Crater
  5. 17:00
    Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik Center
Final Feast
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand in Reykjavik. Order 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
  • Messinn · Incredible pan-fried fish in downtown Reykjavik for your final dinner.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$80
Heads Up
  • Driving is intense; 4-5 hours a day is standard
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes—layer up
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly