8-Day Tour: Around the Ring Road of Iceland

Itinerary

Day 1: The Golden Circle

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Pingvellir, Thingvellir 801 Iceland
Þingvellir National Park.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
Geothermal active area in Haukadalur.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Gullfoss waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Hella area. Private rooms with private bathroom.


Day 2: The South Coast

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Skógafoss waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
The famous black sand beach, Reynisfjara.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the town of Vík. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 3: Skaftafell National Park with Jokulsarlon

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
Skaftafell National Park.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jökulsárlón Iceberg Lagoon, Þjóðvegur, Iceland
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
The diamond beach.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Höfn or Jökulsárlón area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 4: The Eastfjords

Stop At: Hallormsstadur Forestry Reserve, Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Hallormsstaðaskógur.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lagarfljot, Uppheradsvegur, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Lake Lagarfljót.
Duration: 25 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Eastfjords area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 5: Lake Myvatn

Stop At: Lake Myvatn Iceland
Lake Mývatn ("Fly Lake").
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Dimmuborgir ("Dark Castles").
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namaskard, hot springs, Iceland
Námaskarð, a geothermal area of bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Mývatn area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 6: Akureyri

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Goðafoss waterfall which translates to 'Waterfall of the Gods'.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Explore Akureyri, a charming and friendly town in the shadow of the finest skiing slopes in the country.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the city of Akureyri. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 7: Drive from Akureyri to Reykholt

Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Reykholt and Deildartunguhver a geothermally active area.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Hraunfossar, Road 518, Husafell 311 Iceland
Hraunfossar waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Barnafossar, Möðruvellir 5, Möðruvallavegur, Iceland
Barnafossar waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Reykholt area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 8: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
Kirkjufell mountain, a mesmerising natural feature which many consider being the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier, Klettsbud 7 Hellissandur Iceland
Snæfellsjökull National Park, named after the iconic glacier, Snæfellsjökull
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Djupalonssandur Beach, Utnesvegur, Hellnar Iceland
Djúplónssandur beach is famous for its smooth black pebbles and interesting geology.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.