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Iceland Ring Road Express

A whirlwind 6-day loop around the Ring Road, hitting every major waterfall, glacier, and fjord in sight.

6days
13stops
1401km
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Hallgrímskirkja

70 km · 1h 10m driving · Overnight in Hallgrímskirkja
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  2. 20 km · 20m
  3. 11:00
    Blue Lagoon
  4. 50 km · 50m
  5. 16:00
    Hallgrímskirkja· overnight
First Tastes
  • Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The legendary hot dog stand. Get it 'with everything'.
  • Dill · High-end New Nordic cuisine if you want to splurge early.
Day 1 Budget
Blue Lagoon Entry
$90
Reykjavik Hotel
$220
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Beach

185 km · 2h 35m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Beach
  1. 10:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 60 km · 50m
  3. 14:00
    Reynisfjara Beach· overnight
Vik Eats
  • Suður-Vík · Great pizza and local fish with a view over the town.
Daily Spend
Gas
$60
DAY03

Jökulsárlón → Diamond Beach

191 km · 2h 32m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 11:00
    Jökulsárlón· start
  2. 1 km · 2m
  3. 13:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Seafood Stop
  • Pakkhús Restaurant · Famous for langoustine in Höfn. Totally worth the price.
Activity Cost
Zodiac Boat Tour
$110
DAY04

Seyðisfjörður → Hverir

330 km · 4h 25m driving · Overnight in Hverir
  1. 10:00
    Seyðisfjörður· start
  2. 170 km · 2h 10m
  3. 15:00
    Hverir· overnight
Farm to Table
  • Vogafjós Farm Resort · Eat inside a cowshed! Try the geothermally baked bread.
Relaxation
Myvatn Nature Baths
$50
DAY05

Goðafoss → Akureyri

85 km · 1h 15m driving · Overnight in Akureyri
  1. 10:00
    Goðafoss· start
  2. 35 km · 30m
  3. 13:00
    Akureyri· overnight
Northern Bites
  • Akureyri Fish & Chips · Fresh catch from the northern waters. Simple and perfect.
Optional Fun
Whale Watching
$85
DAY06

Gullfoss → Keflavík Airport

540 km · 6h 55m driving · long drive
  1. 11:00
    Gullfoss· start
  2. 10 km · 10m
  3. 13:00
    Geysir
  4. 150 km · 2h
  5. 17:00
    Keflavík Airport
Final Meal
  • Friðheimar · Tomato soup inside a greenhouse. Game-changer.
Final Budget
Gas & Food
$100
Heads Up
  • Day 6: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Weather changes in minutes—pack layers
  • Gas is expensive, budget accordingly
  • F-roads are for 4x4s only