Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland — Land of Fire and Ice |
| Price From | $1,870 per person (twin share, 15% Mega Sale) |
| Tour Style | Small Group Classic Circuit |
| Data Source | TourRadar — BusTravel Iceland (4.7 rated, 80 reviews) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Reykjavik — Welcome to Iceland
Arrive at Keflavik Airport. Transfer to Reykjavik. Afternoon at leisure — explore the world’s northernmost capital: Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and the colorful harbor. Welcome dinner at a traditional Icelandic restaurant. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2: Golden Circle — Geysers & Waterfalls
Full-day Golden Circle tour. Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO) — walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the birthplace of Iceland’s parliament in 930 AD. Geysir geothermal area — watch Strokkur erupt every 5-10 minutes, blasting boiling water 30 meters high. Gullfoss waterfall — the Golden Falls, Iceland’s most iconic cascade. Overnight near Hella.
Day 3: South Coast — Black Sand & Glaciers
Drive along Iceland’s dramatic south coast. Seljalandsfoss — walk behind a waterfall. Skógafoss — a 60-meter curtain of water. Reynisfjara black sand beach — basalt columns, roaring Atlantic waves, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Visit Vík, Iceland’s southernmost village. Evening: optional glacier walk on Sólheimajökull. Overnight near Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Day 4: Jökulsárlón — Glacier Lagoon
Drive through the vast Skeiðarársandur glacial outwash plain. Arrive at Jökulsárlón, the Glacier Lagoon — icebergs calved from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, float serenely towards the sea. Optional amphibian boat ride among the icebergs. Walk to Diamond Beach where ice chunks wash ashore on black sand. Afternoon drive through the East Fjords — dramatic coastal scenery with steep mountains plunging into the sea. Overnight in East Iceland.
Day 5: Lake Mývatn — Geothermal Wonderland
Cross the lunar landscapes of Northeast Iceland. Lake Mývatn: pseudocraters, boiling mud pools at Hverir, the Grjótagjá geothermal cave (Game of Thrones filming location), and Dimmuborgir lava formations. Soak in the Mývatn Nature Baths — the north’s answer to the Blue Lagoon, with panoramic views over the volcanic landscape. Overnight near Mývatn.
Day 6: Akureyri & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Morning in Akureyri, Iceland’s charming northern capital. Drive west across the highlands to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, “Iceland in Miniature.” Visit Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in Iceland, with its distinctive cone shape and the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. Explore the dramatic coastline — basalt cliffs, sea arches, and black sand beaches. Overnight on Snæfellsnes.
Day 7: Snæfellsjökull & Return to Reykjavik
Morning exploration of Snæfellsjökull National Park — the glacier-capped volcano that inspired Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” Visit Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach and the Lóndrangar sea stacks. Drive back to Reykjavik. Farewell dinner. Transfer to airport or overnight in Reykjavik.
Inclusions
- 6 nights (comfortable hotels + guesthouses)
- Daily breakfast
- Small group transport (max 19)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Golden Circle tour (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon visit
- Mývatn Nature Baths entry
Why This Ring Road Tour
- Complete Iceland circuit in just 7 days
- Jökulsárlón — the glacier lagoon of dreams
- Snæfellsnes — Iceland’s hidden gem peninsula
- Mývatn geothermal baths — Blue Lagoon without the crowds
- 4.7 rating from 80 reviews — consistently excellent
