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Iceland Ring Road Highlights
The ultimate South Coast loop: glaciers, waterfalls, and lagoons without the burnout.
5days
19stops
811km
DAY01
Keflavík Airport → Gullfoss
165 km · 2h 20m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss
- 09:00Keflavík Airport· start
- 95 km · 1h 20m
- 11:30Þingvellir
- 60 km · 50m
- 14:00Geysir
- 10 km · 10m
- 15:30Gullfoss· overnight
Lunch Spot
- Friðheimar · Eat tomato soup inside a greenhouse heated by the earth. Epic vibe.
Daily Spend
- Gas & Parking
- $60
DAY02
Seljalandsfoss → Vík
75 km · 1h 5m driving · Overnight in Vík
- 10:00Seljalandsfoss· start
- 30 km · 25m
- 12:30Skógafoss
- 35 km · 30m
- 15:00Reynisfjara
- 10 km · 10m
- 17:00Vík· overnight
Vík Eats
- The Soup Company · Try the 'Red Lava' soup served in a black bread bowl. Perfect for cold days.
Budgeting
- Guesthouse
- $180
DAY03
Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach
131 km · 1h 47m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
- 10:00Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
- 75 km · 1h
- 13:00Skaftafell
- 55 km · 45m
- 16:00Jökulsárlón
- 1 km · 2m
- 17:30Diamond Beach· overnight
Dinner in Höfn
- Naustid · Fresh seafood in nearby Höfn. The langoustine is legendary.
Food Budget
- Dinner
- $70
DAY04
Höfn → Hella
350 km · 4h 35m driving · Overnight in Hella
- 09:00Höfn· start
- 270 km · 3h 30m
- 13:00Dyrhólaey
- 30 km · 25m
- 15:00Skógar Museum
- 50 km · 40m
- 17:00Hella· overnight
Roadside Grub
- Mia's Country Kitchen · The best Fish & Chips in Iceland, served from a red van.
Entry Fees
- Museum Entry
- $20
DAY05
Reykjavik → Keflavík Airport
90 km · 1h 30m driving
- 10:00Reykjavik· start
- 50 km · 45m
- 13:00Blue Lagoon
- 15 km · 20m
- 16:00Gunnuhver
- 25 km · 25m
- 18:00Keflavík Airport
Final Bites
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur · The famous hot dog stand. Get 'eina með öllu' (one with everything).
Final Splurge
- Blue Lagoon
- $90
Heads Up
- Book your rental car and Blue Lagoon months in advance
- Weather changes every 5 minutes—layer up!
- Most toilets at major sites require a small card payment