9-Day Iceland road trip from Reykjavík to Vík, Höfn, Seyðisfjörður, and Akureyri

Your road trip adventure in Iceland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Reykjavík. You’ll stay in Reykjavík for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Reykjavík has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Sun Voyager. This attraction is a sculpture and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,294 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Reykjavík, Icelandic Street Food. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,028 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Reykjavík is Old Iceland. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,436 customers.

Locals recommend Sjávargrillið as one of the best restaurants in the city of Reykjavík. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,167 customers.

Reykjavík also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík is Íslenski barinn. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,036 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík is Matarkjallarinn - Foodcellar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 638 customers.

Locals also enjoy KRÖST. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Iceland!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Reykjavík, where you'll stay for 3 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Blue Lagoon. This amazing attraction is a lake and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,953 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Iceland more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Iceland’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Reykjavík.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Forréttabarinn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

Lamb street food is one of the top restaurants in the city of Reykjavík. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Reykjavík is Café Loki. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,313 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík, Lebowski Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,458 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Reykjavík, we recommend the cocktails at The Laundromat Cafe. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,938 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík is Bastard Brew & Food. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 981 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Reykjavík!

You still have 2 nights left in Reykjavík.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Gullfoss. This incredible attraction is a waterfall and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 4,152 visitors.

Strokkur is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,438 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Great Geysir. This amazing attraction is a geyser and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,945 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Þingvellir. This national park of iceland and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,494 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Öxarárfoss. This waterfall is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,796 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Iceland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Reykjavík.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Reykjavík, like Apotek Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,295 customers.

101 Reykjavik Street Food is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Reykjavík. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,639 customers.

Locals enjoy Grillmarkaðurinn, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Reykjavík. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,726 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík, Sæta Svínið Gastropub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,058 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kol Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 931 customers.

Fish Market is another of the best bars in the city of Reykjavík. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 802 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Iceland!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Iceland. Today, you'll wake up in Reykjavik and embark on a scenic drive to Vík, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Reykjavik before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Reykjavik. This attraction is a waterfall that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,789 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Gljufrafoss. This attraction, a beloved waterfall, has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 3,873 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Reykjavik is the stunning Skógafoss. This waterfall and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,116 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Dyrhólaey lighthouse. This attraction is a lighthouse that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,182 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Reynisfjara Beach. This natural feature and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,751 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Soup Company. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,225 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Suður-Vík, another of the best restaurants in Vík. Restaurant Suður-Vík is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Halldórskaffi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,172 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Smiðjan Brugghús to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vík, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hótel Kría. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Hótel Kría has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 522 customers.

Hótel Vík is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 224 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Iceland, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Höfn for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Fjaðrárgljúfur. This excellent attraction is a canyon that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,733 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Iceland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Iceland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Svartifoss for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Höfn. This popular attraction is a waterfall and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,860 visitors.

This outstanding glacial lake has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,285 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Diamond Beach. This attraction, a stunning natural feature, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,213 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Höfn, Pakkhús Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,177 customers.

Locals recommend Ishusid Pizzeria Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Höfn. Ishusid Pizzeria Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 725 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Höfn, Úps. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 133 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Iceland with a toast!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Iceland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Seyðisfjörður. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Seyðisfjörður. You’ll stay in Seyðisfjörður for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Seyðisfjörður’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Seyðisfjörður, start your day with a visit to the amazing Rjúkandafoss Parking. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 650 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stuðlagil. This canyon and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,810 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Gufufoss to make the most of your road trip across Iceland. The spectacular Gufufoss is a waterfall that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 684 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Seyðisfjörður has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Seyðisfjörður. Seyðisfjörður offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Skaftfell Bistro. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 334 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Seyðisfjörður, the fantastic Kaffi Lára El Grillo Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 627 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Iceland!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Hverir. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,211 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mývatn Nature Baths. This spa and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,484 visitors.

Grjótagjá is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular cave, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 3,608 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Goðafoss. This attraction is an amazing waterfall and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,984 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in North Iceland is another excellent way to spend your new day in Iceland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Iceland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Iceland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Iceland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Goðafoss for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a waterfall and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,984 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Kaffi Ilmur, one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 590 customers.

Locals also recommend Greifinn as one of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri. Greifinn is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Akureyri is Bryggjan. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 407 customers.

After dinner, visit Strikið, 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 520 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Akureyri Backpackers. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

Alternatively, LYST is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Akureyri. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 136 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Iceland. Today, you'll wake up in Akureyri and embark on a scenic drive to Reykjavík, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Akureyri before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Akureyri. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hof Cultural and Conference Centre. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 540 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Grábrók. This attraction is a mountain that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,260 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Glanni. This waterfall and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,095 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Fish Company. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 982 customers.

After dinner, visit Bryggjan Brugghús to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Reykjavík, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Frederiksen Ale House. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Frederiksen Ale House has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

Prikið is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 722 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Iceland, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 9 of your road trip in Iceland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Reykjavík 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.

Laugardalslaug is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Reykjavík. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,921 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Reykjavík and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Iceland.

You’ll then say farewell to Reykjavík. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Iceland!