5-Day Iceland Road Trip from Akureyri to Borgarnes, Selfoss & Reykjavik

Your amazing road trip adventure in Iceland begins when you reach the incredible region of Akureyri. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the region of Akureyri is the Hotel Kea by Keahotels. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 398 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Icelandair Hotel Akureyri. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 331 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the region of Akureyri is the Hotel Akureyri. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 211 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the region of Akureyri, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Akureyri has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Icelandic Aviation Museum. This attraction is an architectural structure and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 119 visitors.

Akureyri Museum is another popular attraction in the region of Akureyri. This unforgettable attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 131 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri, Strikið. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri is Akureyri Backpackers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Locals recommend Bryggjan as one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 407 customers.

Akureyri also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Akureyri is Strikið. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 520 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Akureyri is Akureyri Backpackers. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Iceland!

Day 2 of your road trip through Iceland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri Botanical Garden, Kjarnaskógur, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Akureyri is the amazing Akureyrarkirkja. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 942 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Akureyri Botanical Garden. This botanical garden has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,306 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Akureyri is the outstanding Kjarnaskógur. This park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 252 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Borgarnes, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Borgarnes is the 3-star Hotel Husafell. This hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 271 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap cottage, we recommend staying at the 3-star Sumarhúsin Signýjarstöðum.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Colina Pizzeria, one of the best restaurants in the city of Borgarnes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 502 customers.

Locals also recommend Rock´n´ Troll Café (Fossatún Country Hotel) as one of the best restaurants in the city of Borgarnes. Rock´n´ Troll Café (Fossatún Country Hotel) is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 376 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Borgarnes is Brúarás Geo Center - Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 107 customers.

After dinner, visit B59 Hótel, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Borgarnes. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 324 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Iceland!

Day 3 of your road trip through Iceland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Þingvellir National Park, Öxarárfoss, Strokkur, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Bláskógabyggð is the amazing Þingvellir National Park. This attraction is a national park of iceland and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,928 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Öxarárfoss. This waterfall has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,959 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Secret Lagoon Iceland in the region of Southern Region for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a spa and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,554 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Southern Region is the outstanding Kerid Crater. This volcanic crater has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,855 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Árborg.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Árborg is the 3-star hotel Ocean Beach Apartments. This hotel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars by 40 guests. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars by 9 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kaffi Krús, one of the best restaurants in the city of Árborg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,731 customers.

Locals also recommend Tryggvaskáli as one of the best restaurants in the city of Árborg. Tryggvaskáli is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Árborg is Matarlyst Cafe-Restaurant-Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 133 customers.

After dinner, visit Tryggvaskáli, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Árborg. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Iceland!

Day 4 of your road trip through Iceland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Reykjavik is the amazing Hallgrimskirkja. This attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,058 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Perlan. This architectural structure has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,658 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Akureyri, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Akureyri is the 3-star Icelandair Hotel Akureyri. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 331 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Kea by Keahotels is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Akureyri. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 398 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Akureyri. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 211 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cafe Berlin, one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 321 customers.

Locals also recommend Krua Siam as one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri. Krua Siam is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 214 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri is Pylsuvagninn á Akureyri. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 199 customers.

After dinner, visit R5 Micro Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Akureyri. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 173 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Centrum Kitchen & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Iceland!

Day 5 of your road trip in Iceland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Akureyri before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the region of Akureyri before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Iceland and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Iceland!