Itinerary
Reykjavík - Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Skógafoss Waterfall - Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach - Vík - Coastal Village
The day starts with a pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavík. First, we will head out to explore the famous Golden Circle, which includes Þingvellir National Park where Icelanders founded their parliament in the year 930 A.D., the oldest parliament in the world. The Circle includes Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Next, we will drive to the beautiful South Coast. Our first stop is at Seljalandsfoss, a unique opportunity to experience the power and wonder of nature. Don't view this one from a distance – the walking path will take you directly behind the waterfall itself. Next, we will stop at the scenic Skógafoss, where the water crashes down over sea cliffs that marked the coastline of Iceland long ago. Watch out for rainbows – the incredible spray from this waterfall makes it an ideal spot to catch one or even two at a time! The final stop of the day is at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, the home of the famous Reynisdrangar peaks, rumoured to be the figures of two trolls caught in the sun and turned to stone, and a basalt column cave. After that, we will make our way to a country hotel near the charming village of Vík, where we will rest for the night.
Hotel for the night: Hotel Dyrholaey or Similar (subject to availability)
Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Höfn
The journey continues along the South coast in the direction of Skaftafell and Vatnajökull National Park. At Skaftafell, another of Iceland´s three national parks, we will take a 3-hour glacier hike on one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers, led by one of our skilled glacier guides. After that bracing experience, we will explore a little further Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where we can expect to see floating icebergs and the occasional frolicking seal. Beside the glacier lake, we will find another black sand crystal beach, which is usually filled with clear icebergs that have floated back to shore. For the evening, we will lay our heads in accommodations in the pleasant seaside town of Höfn.
Hotel for the night: Hofn-Inn Hotel or Similar (subject to availability)
Hengifoss
This day is filled with highlights of Iceland. Our first stop is at the magnificent Dettifoss, the largest waterfall in Iceland. Next, we head to the Lake Mývatn area. Here our first stop will be Námaskarð geothermal area, filled with mud pools and fumaroles, which are an interesting geological feature marking a vent for steam and hot gasses in the Earth´s crust. We'll then make a stop at Mývatn Nature Baths, where you have the opportunity to bath in the hot spring pools. The entrance fee can be added when booking or paid on site. For those that don't wish to go in the water, they can stroll around the area and enjoy the views or sit down in the cafeteria. Next up, we will take a walk to the Hverfjall crater, caused by a volcano eruption 2500 years ago, and Dimmuborgir, the “dark cities” of lava formations that tower overhead. We will continue our drive around Lake Mývatn before heading in the direction of Akureyri, with a stop on the way at Goðafoss Waterfall. Our accommodation will be at an inviting country hotel near Akureyri, the capital of the North.
Hotel for the night: Hotel Dalvik or Similar (subject to availability)
Dettifoss - Námaskarð - Mývatn Nature Baths - Hverfjall - Goðafoss Waterfall - Akureyri
This day is filled with highlights of Iceland. Our first stop is at the magnificent Dettifoss, the largest waterfall in Iceland. Next, we head to the Lake Mývatn area. Here our first stop will be Námaskarð geothermal area, filled with mud pools and fumaroles, which are an interesting geological feature marking a vent for steam and hot gasses in the Earth´s crust. We'll then make a stop at Mývatn Nature Baths, where you have the opportunity to bath in the hot spring pools. The entrance fee can be added when booking or paid on site. For those that don't wish to go in the water, they can stroll around the area and enjoy the views or sit down in the cafeteria. Next up, we will take a walk to the Hverfjall crater, caused by a volcano eruption 2500 years ago, and Dimmuborgir, the “dark cities” of lava formations that tower overhead. We will continue our drive around Lake Mývatn before heading in the direction of Akureyri, with a stop on the way at Goðafoss Waterfall. Our accommodation will be at an inviting country hotel near Akureyri, the capital of the North.
Hotel for the night: Hotel Dalvik or Similar (subject to availability)
Dalvík - Siglufjörður
We will start the day by exploring the town of Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Then, we will drive to the neighbouring town of Dalvík where we go for a 3-hour whale watching tour in Eyjafjörður fjord. Take this opportunity to enjoy the wonders of sea life, including humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and the occasional blue whale! If fishing interests you, give sea angling a try and taste whatever you catch. Next, we will travel the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, which will take us through a couple of fishing hamlets before we stop in the cosy village of Siglufjörður. Thereafter, we will head to West Iceland, where we will spend the night in a hotel in Laugarbakki, a small village.
Hotel for the night: Hotel Laugarbakki or Similar (subject to availability)
Bifröst - Deildartunguhver - Hraunfossar Waterfalls - Reykholt - Borgarnes
On this, our final day, we will find ourselves in West Iceland – an area which Lonely Planet voted as one of the best destinations in 2016. Borgarfjörður has many splendid sights and we will focus on these today. We stop at Deildartunguhver hot spring, the legendary waterfall, Barnafoss, (the Children´s Waterfall), and the Hraunfossarcascade, the atmospheric very low and wide falls where the water emerges, literally straight out of the lava field. Next on the agenda is the historic and picturesque site of Reykholt, home to Snorri Sturluson, the Icelandic historian, lawyer, politician, poet and the author of some Icelandic Sagas. See Snorralaug, Snorri´s pool, dabble your fingers and feel the temperature of the water in the place where Snorri is likely to have bathed!
Hotel for the night: Hotel Borgarnes or Similar (subject to availability)
Arnarstapi - Hellnar - Vatnshellir - Djúpalónssandur - Kirkjufell
On this day you'll be picked up at 9:15-9:45 am, after you have had breakfast and check out of the hotel. You will explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula on this day, the first stop of the day is the charming coastal village of Arnarstapi and Hellnar, where you have the chance of having lunch before we head into the Snæfellsnes National Park. There you can upgrade to 8000 year old Vatnshellir lava cave tour or wander around the area with views of Snæfellsjökull glacier. Next up is the magnificent Djúpalónssandur beach, where you can find boat wreckage and "the lifting stones", where fisherman measured their strength. The last main stop of the day is at Mt. Kirkjufell, which is probably the most photographed mountain in Iceland. In the evening, we'll drop you off in your preferred location in Reykjavík.
Travel the Ring Road and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in 7 days. Go Glacier Hiking, on a whale watching tour and explore all of the hightlights that Iceland has to offer.
What's included?
- National park entrance fee
- WiFi
Pick-up from your hotel in Reykjavík, a guided tour in a minibus, visit to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon Ice Glacier Lagoon, Hengifoss, Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Námaskarð, Goðafoss, Mývatn Nature Baths (admission can be added), Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Whale watching, Ice Cave (during winter if accessible), Glacier hike & a certified glacier guide. Snæfellsnes sightseeing, Hotel room with bathroom for 6 nights and breakfasts.
Please note that food is NOT included on this tour, except breakfast at hotels and guesthouses.
Accommodation:
Booking a hotel in Iceland has become increasingly difficult. By booking with us you are guaranteed an accommodation at a nice country hotel in one of the most popular parts of Iceland. The hotels we have partenered with are all of the same standard and among them are Hotel Katla, Hof Adventure hotel & Hotel Smyrlabjorg, Hotel Gerdi and others.
Visits:
- Golden Circle - Þingvellir, Gullfoss Waterfall & Geysir Hot Springs
- Ice Cave/Glacier hike exploration - Seljandsfoss Waterfall, walk behind the water.
- Skogar - Skogafoss Waterfall.
- Skaftafell - Vatnajokull National Park
- A visit to Jokulsarlon Ice Lagoon & Icebergs
- Vik, the coastal village
- Reynisfjara, basalt colums & black sand beaches
- Eyjafjallajokull Glacier / Volcano view*
- Hekla Volcano / Volcano view*
- Höfn village
- Hengifoss Waterfall
- Dettifoss Waterfall
- Lake Mývatn
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Námaskarð geothermal area
- Dimmuborgir lava field
- Goðafoss Waterfall
- Whale Watching
- Deildartunguhver hot springs
- Hraunfossar/Barnafoss Waterfalls
- Mt. Kirkjufell
- Djúpalónssandur
- Arnarstaði
- Vatnshellir Lava cave
* Views are subject to weather conditions.
What do I need to bring?
Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Please note that the tour does not include meals.
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event
Know before you go
- Minimum age of passengers is: 8