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8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast
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Day 1: Reykjavik
Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Your 8 day tour starts in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Explore the capital in your own time. Stroll the popular Laugavegur shopping street, visit museums or relax at one of the local swimming pools. Reykjavik has a great selection of cafés and restaurants that are sure to give your taste buds a real treat.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Reykjavik
Day 2: Golden Circle and South Coast
Pass By: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
On day 2 you will be picked up by your guide from your centrally located hotel.
Stop At: Golden Circle Route, Iceland
This tour is all about waterfalls, hot springs and rich heritage. Visit the famous Golden Circle including 3 of Iceland´s top attractions, , Thingvellir National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Explore the historical and geological wonders of Thingvellir National Park
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground at Geysir Hot Springs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Admire Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most popular waterfalls. Before continuing to the South Coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Your first stop on the South Coast will be Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Next up is Skógafoss Waterfall a very admirable waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Vik i Myrdal Church, Sunnubraut 7, Vík, Iceland
Your day will end at your accommodation for the night in the area of Vík.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay near the village of Vik.
Day 3: Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach and see Reynisdrangar basalt columns
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Enjoy a glacier hike at Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Stop by at the magical Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Next up is the neighboring Diamond Beach.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Vesturbraut 3, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation for the night in the area of Höfn.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the Hofn area.
Day 4: East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir
Stop At: Port of Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Iceland
Day 4: Stop at Djúpivogur, a small charming fishing village, before putting your hiking shoes on for a 3 hour hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Litlanesfoss, Route 931 Hengifoss Trail, Egilsstadir Iceland
Enjoy hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hengifoss Waterfall, Fljotsdalur Egilsstaður, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Admire Hengifoss Waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Information centre East Iceland, Miðvangur 1-3, 700 Egilsstaðir, Iceland
You will spend your night at a country hotel in the area of Egilsstadir
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the area of Egilsstadir.
Day 5: Dettifoss - Mývatn - Godafoss - Akureyri
Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Visit Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe en route to the gloirous Godafoss waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Admire Godafoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
On this day you will visit the capital of the north, Akureyri and get the chance to opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Natura baths for a small fee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Jardbadsholum, Lake Myvatn Iceland
You can opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Nature baths for a small fee.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg 600, Akureyri, Iceland
You will spend the night in the area of Akureyri.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the area of Dalvik.
Day 6: Whale watching in Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Stop At: Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg 600, Akureyri, Iceland
Explore Akureyri, the capital of the North before continuing your way to Dalvik.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching, Hafnarbraut, Dalvík, Iceland
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and experience the majestic gentle giants of the sea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Siglufjörður, Iceland
The charming town of Siglufjordur will also be visited on this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hótel Bifröst, Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
You will end your day at your accommodation in the area of Bifrost.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the Bifrost area.
Day 7: Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavík
Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Road 1 33 km north of Borgarnes, Bifrost, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Enjoy a short hike to the top of Grábrók volcano crater
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Stop at the stunning Deildartunguhver hot spring
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barnafoss, Mooruvallavegur Möðruvellir 5, Reykholt, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Visit Barnafoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hraunfossar, Road 518, Husafell 311 Iceland
Next up is neighboring Hraunfossar waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Snæfellsnes information center, Breiðablik, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
After exploring all that Snæfellsnes as to offer you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Reykjavik
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your day will end at your Reykjavik accommodation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Day 8: Reykjavík
Stop At: Laugavegur, Reykjavik Iceland
Explore the capital on your own and make sure to make the mot of your time in the vibrant city of Reykjavik.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Reykjavik
Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Your 8 day tour starts in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Explore the capital in your own time. Stroll the popular Laugavegur shopping street, visit museums or relax at one of the local swimming pools. Reykjavik has a great selection of cafés and restaurants that are sure to give your taste buds a real treat.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Reykjavik
Day 2: Golden Circle and South Coast
Pass By: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
On day 2 you will be picked up by your guide from your centrally located hotel.
Stop At: Golden Circle Route, Iceland
This tour is all about waterfalls, hot springs and rich heritage. Visit the famous Golden Circle including 3 of Iceland´s top attractions, , Thingvellir National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Explore the historical and geological wonders of Thingvellir National Park
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground at Geysir Hot Springs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Admire Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most popular waterfalls. Before continuing to the South Coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
Your first stop on the South Coast will be Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Next up is Skógafoss Waterfall a very admirable waterfall.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Vik i Myrdal Church, Sunnubraut 7, Vík, Iceland
Your day will end at your accommodation for the night in the area of Vík.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay near the village of Vik.
Day 3: Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach and see Reynisdrangar basalt columns
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Enjoy a glacier hike at Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland
Stop by at the magical Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland
Next up is the neighboring Diamond Beach.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Höfn Inn Guesthouse, Vesturbraut 3, 780 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Your day ends at your accommodation for the night in the area of Höfn.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the Hofn area.
Day 4: East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir
Stop At: Port of Djúpivogur, Djúpivogur, Iceland
Day 4: Stop at Djúpivogur, a small charming fishing village, before putting your hiking shoes on for a 3 hour hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Litlanesfoss, Route 931 Hengifoss Trail, Egilsstadir Iceland
Enjoy hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hengifoss Waterfall, Fljotsdalur Egilsstaður, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstadir 700 Iceland
Admire Hengifoss Waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Information centre East Iceland, Miðvangur 1-3, 700 Egilsstaðir, Iceland
You will spend your night at a country hotel in the area of Egilsstadir
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the area of Egilsstadir.
Day 5: Dettifoss - Mývatn - Godafoss - Akureyri
Stop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn Iceland
Visit Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe en route to the gloirous Godafoss waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Admire Godafoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
On this day you will visit the capital of the north, Akureyri and get the chance to opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Natura baths for a small fee.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Jardbadsholum, Lake Myvatn Iceland
You can opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Nature baths for a small fee.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg 600, Akureyri, Iceland
You will spend the night in the area of Akureyri.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the area of Dalvik.
Day 6: Whale watching in Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Stop At: Akureyrarkirkja, við Eyrarlandsveg 600, Akureyri, Iceland
Explore Akureyri, the capital of the North before continuing your way to Dalvik.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching, Hafnarbraut, Dalvík, Iceland
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and experience the majestic gentle giants of the sea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Siglufjörður, Iceland
The charming town of Siglufjordur will also be visited on this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hótel Bifröst, Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
You will end your day at your accommodation in the area of Bifrost.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in the Bifrost area.
Day 7: Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavík
Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Road 1 33 km north of Borgarnes, Bifrost, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Enjoy a short hike to the top of Grábrók volcano crater
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Stop at the stunning Deildartunguhver hot spring
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barnafoss, Mooruvallavegur Möðruvellir 5, Reykholt, Borgarbyggd Iceland
Visit Barnafoss waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hraunfossar, Road 518, Husafell 311 Iceland
Next up is neighboring Hraunfossar waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Snæfellsnes information center, Breiðablik, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland
After exploring all that Snæfellsnes as to offer you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Reykjavik
Pass By: Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your day will end at your Reykjavik accommodation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Day 8: Reykjavík
Stop At: Laugavegur, Reykjavik Iceland
Explore the capital on your own and make sure to make the mot of your time in the vibrant city of Reykjavik.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- 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
- Entry/Admission - Skogafoss
- Entry/Admission - Vatnajokull Glacier
- Entry/Admission - Arctic Sea Tours Whale Watching
Not included
- 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)
- Entry/Admission - Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
Additional
- 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 for 29990 ISK by contacting the operator directly after booking.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
25%
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