Ultimate Ring Road Adventure

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson - (IcelandicExplorer)
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Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
What you’ll do

This is the ultimate Ring Road Adventure.

You can either do this tour by staying at hotels around Iceland - or rent a camper van.

Here’s a link to the best guys for renting a camper van —> RENT.IS

Here’s a link to the best guys for renting a car —> BLUE CAR RENTAL

In the wintertime, I suggest getting a 4x4 but all can be done in a regular vehicle which is also a lot cheaper.

I usually recommend starting with the South Coast and traveling counter-clock wise around Iceland. This will ensure that you have enough time to explore the highlights on the South Coast and adjust your itinerary if needed.

Day Total

294 km (182.7 mi)

4 hr 35 min

Total route too long to export to Google

Grab some cinnamon buns at the bakery in the morning before heading out on the road. If you need to do groceries, I suggest doing it in Kronan in Selfoss. There’s a lot on the list so don’t stress about making it for all the spots. Just prioritise and allow for some time for unexpected stops along the way - I find they’re often the most meaningful.

1

Blue Car Rental
Blue Car Rental
The Go to Car Rental in Iceland
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$$
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51.4 km (32 mi)

50 min

2

DEIG workshop
DEIG workshop
The best breakfast/lunch offer in town
Category
Restaurant
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128.8 km (80 mi)

1 hr 45 min

3

Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss
One of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland
Category
Waterfall
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992 m (0.6 mi)

2 min

4

Gljufrabui
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Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

18.9 km (11.8 mi)

14 min

5

Gamla fjósið
Gamla fjósið
Great place to eat close to Seljalandsfoss
Category
Restaurant
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11.5 km (7.1 mi)

14 min

6

Skógafoss
Skógafoss
Iconic Icelandic Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
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34 km (21.1 mi)

31 min

7

Katlatrack (GUNNAR = 10% off)
Katlatrack (GUNNAR = 10% off)
Glacial Ice Caves by the Most Powerful Volcano
Category
Tours
Est. Price
$$
Est. Duration
3-4h
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10.9 km (6.7 mi)

12 min

8

Reynisfjara Beach
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Beach
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

17.6 km (11 mi)

17 min

9

Dyrhólaey
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Epic spot
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

17.8 km (11.1 mi)

17 min

10

Skool Beans micro roaster… and sometimes a cat!
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Best Coffee on the South Coast
Category
Café
Est. Price
$$
Direction

1.6 km (1 mi)

4 min

11

Vík i Myrdal Church
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THE church on the South Coast
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

490 m (0.3 mi)

3 min

12

Restaurant Suður-Vík
Restaurant Suður-Vík
Restaurant
Category
Restaurant
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