Reykjavik

8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

Reykjavik, Iceland

From $2,387.38

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Free cancellation
Free cancellation before August 25.
  • 8 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

For an in-depth experience of Iceland, one that is richer than taking quick day trips, this guided tour from Reykjavík spends eight days journeying around the Ring Road. See the country's best attractions, including waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, and whale watching while soaking up its culture and heritage. Forget the hassle of driving and arranging hotels: This tour handles all logistics, including seven nights' accommodation with breakfast.
  • Leave the driving to the experts and unwind while immersing yourself in Icelandic nature and culture
  • Includes seven nights' hotel accommodations with breakfast
  • Includes activities such as whale watching and a glacier hike
  • Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience

What's Included

  • Hotel room with bathroom & breakfast for 7 nights
  • Guided minibus tour
  • Small group guarantee
  • Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier
  • Hengifoss Waterfall Hike
  • Whale watching in Dalvík
  • Free wi-fi on board
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths (Optional extra)
  • Whale Watching Rhib Boat upgrade (Optional extra)
  • Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels)
  • Single room fee (Optional)

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

02:00 PM

Pickup details

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.3 – Lækjargata (outside Hard Rock Café) Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.5 – Harpa Music Hall Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.13 - Rauðarárstígur Bus pick up/drop off nr.14 – Skúlagata Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Kex Hostel – Skúlagata 28. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

What To Expect

Day 1

Reykjavik

1 Stop

Hallgrimskirkja

8 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation in Reykjavik

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Golden Circle and South Coast

8 Stops

Hallgrimskirkja

Golden Circle Route

5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Geysir

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Seljalandsfoss

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Skogafoss

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Vík i Myrdal Church

Accommodation: Overnight stay near the village of Vik.

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn

6 Stops

Reynisfjara Beach

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull Glacier

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Glacier Lagoon

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Fellsfjara

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Höfn Inn Guesthouse

Vök Baths

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight stay in the Hofn area.

Meals: Not included

Day 4

East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir

5 Stops

Port of Djúpivogur

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Litlanesfoss

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hengifoss Waterfall

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Information centre East Iceland

Studlagil canyon

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight stay in the area of Egilsstadir.

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Dettifoss - Mývatn - Godafoss - Akureyri

5 Stops

Dettifoss Waterfall

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Godafoss

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Akureyri International Airport

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Akureyrarkirkja

Accommodation: Overnight stay in the area of Dalvik.

Meals: Not included

Day 6

Whale watching in Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst

4 Stops

Akureyrarkirkja

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

ArcticSeaTours

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Siglufjörður

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Borgarnes

Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay in the Borgarnes area.

Meals: Not included

Day 7

Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik

4 Stops

West Region

Admission Ticket Free

Hraunfossar

Admission Ticket Free

Reykholt

Admission Ticket Free

Hvalfjörður

Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Reykjavik.

Meals: Not included

Day 8

Reykjavík

1 Stop

Laugavegur

8 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age: 8
  • From late summer to April there can be a chance to see the Northern Lights painting the sky with vivid swirls of colour.
  • In winter we can include an ice cave visit as well as a glacier hike.
  • What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
  • This tour includes a shared room. If you are a solo traveler and do not wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender then you can upgrade to a single room by contacting the operator directly after booking.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 7 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 3–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Don’t bother with this tour
Kostiantyn_K, Sep 2021
This trip feels like a school trip and not in a good way. The choice of accommodation is very poor, as you need to embrace no hot water and poor catering. Given choice, I would just copy itinerary and drive around in the car. The guide is the only positivity in the ocean of inconvenience and rude unprofessional service.

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