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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
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Sun Voyager

Overnight in Sun Voyager
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  3. 10:30
    Blue Lagoon
  5. 14:30
    Hallgrímskirkja
  7. 16:00
    Sun Voyager· overnight
Accommodation
Reykjavik City Center
Reykjavik Eats
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand. Get 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
  • Messinn · Amazing pan-fried fish in a cozy, casual setting right downtown.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$80
Tickets
$95
Gas
$15
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 10:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  3. 11:45
    Skógafoss
  5. 14:00
    Dyrhólaey
  7. 15:30
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
South Coast Bites
  • Mia's Country Kitchen · The 'Fish and Chips' red truck near Skogafoss. Best in the country.
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local dishes with a view over the Vík stacks.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$40
DAY03

Skaftafell → Diamond Beach

Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 10:00
    Skaftafell· start
  3. 13:30
    Fjallsárlón
  5. 14:45
    Jökulsárlón
  7. 16:15
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Höfn
Glacier Eats
  • Nailed It Fish and Chips · Food truck at the lagoon. Fresh, fast, and perfect for the cold wind.
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · In Höfn. You MUST try the langoustine (Icelandic lobster).
Today's Budget
Lodging
$220
Food
$90
Gas
$45
DAY04

Stuðlagil Canyon → Mývatn Baths

Overnight in Mývatn Baths
  1. 11:00
    Stuðlagil Canyon· start
  3. 14:30
    Hverir
  5. 15:45
    Grjótagjá
  7. 16:45
    Mývatn Baths· overnight
Accommodation
Lake Mývatn
Mývatn Eats
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the Geysir bread buried in the ground to bake.
  • Daddi's Pizza · Casual and delicious pizza right by the lake.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$240
Food
$75
Tickets
$50
Gas
$60
DAY05

Goðafoss → Reykjavik

  1. 09:30
    Goðafoss· start
  3. 11:00
    Akureyri
  5. 14:00
    Glaumbær
  7. 18:30
    Reykjavik
Accommodation
Reykjavik
Road Trip Fuel
  • Kaffi Ilmur · In Akureyri. Great lunch buffet in a historic house.
  • Brynja · The best ice cream in Iceland. It's an Akureyri institution.
Today's Budget
Lodging
$250
Food
$70
Gas
$85
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Weather changes every 5 minutes—pack layers
  • Gas is expensive; budget accordingly
  • Driving times can double in bad weather