1 / 5

Iceland Ring Road Express

A high-paced, 1,300km odyssey circling the entire island, hitting every major geological wonder from glaciers to geysers.

6days
23stops
1402km
DAY01

Reykjavík Start → Hella

210 km · 3h 15m driving · Overnight in Hella
  1. 09:00
    Reykjavík Start· start
  2. 50 km · 50m
  3. 10:30
    Þingvellir
  4. 60 km · 50m
  5. 13:00
    Geysir
  6. 10 km · 15m
  7. 14:45
    Gullfoss
  8. 90 km · 1h 20m
  9. 17:00
    Hella· overnight
Accommodation
Hella or Hvolsvöllur
Food
  • Friðheimar · Dine on tomato soup inside a geothermal greenhouse.
  • Efstidalur II · Farm-to-table ice cream with a view of the cows.
Costs
Lodging
35000
Food
12000
Gas
8000
DAY02

Hella → Vík

110 km · 1h 45m driving · Overnight in Vík
  1. 09:00
    Hella· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 09:45
    Seljalandsfoss
  4. 30 km · 25m
  5. 11:30
    Skógafoss
  6. 35 km · 35m
  7. 14:00
    Reynisfjara
  8. 10 km · 15m
  9. 16:30
    Vík· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Food
  • Smiðjan Brugghús · Craft beer and juicy burgers in the heart of Vík.
  • The Soup Company · Famous Red Lava soup served in a bread bowl.
Costs
Lodging
38000
Food
10000
Gas
5000
DAY03

Vík → Höfn

277 km · 3h 40m driving · Overnight in Höfn
  1. 08:30
    Vík· start
  2. 140 km · 1h 45m
  3. 10:45
    Skaftafell
  4. 55 km · 45m
  5. 14:30
    Jökulsárlón
  6. 2 km · 5m
  7. 15:45
    Diamond Beach
  8. 80 km · 1h 5m
  9. 17:15
    Höfn· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Food
  • Pakkhús · Famous for local langoustine (Icelandic lobster).
  • Naustinn · Cozy seafood spot in an old fisherman's house.
Costs
Lodging
32000
Food
15000
Tickets
18000
DAY04

Höfn → Mývatn Nature Baths

275 km · 4h driving · Overnight in Mývatn Nature Baths
  1. 08:30
    Höfn· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 20m
  3. 10:15
    Djúpivogur
  4. 170 km · 2h 30m
  5. 15:00
    Hverir
  6. 5 km · 10m
  7. 16:30
    Mývatn Nature Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Food
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed; try the geothermally baked bread.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual local favorite near the lake.
DAY05

Lake Mývatn → Varmahlíð

180 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Varmahlíð
  1. 09:00
    Lake Mývatn· start
  2. 50 km · 45m
  3. 10:30
    Goðafoss
  4. 35 km · 35m
  5. 12:00
    Akureyri
  6. 95 km · 1h 15m
  7. 16:30
    Varmahlíð· overnight
Accommodation
Varmahlíð or Blönduós
Food
  • Bautinn · Historic restaurant in Akureyri serving traditional lamb.
  • Brynja · The most famous soft-serve ice cream in Iceland.
DAY06

Varmahlíð → Reykjavík

350 km · 4h 55m driving
  1. 08:30
    Varmahlíð· start
  2. 200 km · 2h 45m
  3. 12:00
    Deildartunguhver
  4. 25 km · 25m
  5. 13:30
    Hraunfossar
  6. 125 km · 1h 45m
  7. 16:30
    Reykjavík
Accommodation
Reykjavík City Center
Food
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand in Reykjavík.
  • Old Iceland · Fine dining using local herbs and spices.
Heads Up
  • Weather changes rapidly; check road.is daily
  • Pre-book all lagoon entries
  • F-roads are off-limits for standard rentals