(Private Tour) 8 Days Around Iceland | Ring-Road Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival - Reykjavik City Tour - Transfer to hotel
3 stops
1
Hallgrimskirkja
A landmark building in the northern most capital in the world. You can go to the top of the church to have a bird's eye view of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Sun Voyager
A sculpture that symbolises hope and freedom.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Perlan
A world-class museum with 360-degree view of Reykjavik.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
The Golden Circle
4 stops
4
Pingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park is the first stop of the tour, volcanic fields and mountains surrounded by snow will blow your mind, as it is one of the most beautiful locations in Iceland. Thingvellir has an amazing cultural heritage as Iceland’s first parliament was founded there in the year 930 AD. Only to add even more uniqueness to the location its geological features are truly amazing and exceptional because of the exposed North American and Euroasion tectonic plates on the surface. The location is a UNESCO designated World Heritage site for these reasons.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Geysir
Haukadalur geothermal area will be your next stop on the Golden Circle route, where you will find hot springs Stokkur, which erupts every five to ten minutes creating amazing photo opportunities and the famous Geysir, the geyser that has named all geysers in the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Gullfoss
Ending the Golden Circle part of the tour is the most famous must see waterfall, Gullfoss, where water from the glacial river Hvítá rushes down two tiers of a 32 metre fall. The Golden Circle has gotten its name from Gullfoss, which translates to the Golden waterfall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Bruarfoss Waterfall
We will also have a stop at the Brúarfoss Waterfall, unique for its vivid blue color, caused by the minerals in the water, and its multiple cascading streams that flow through a rugged landscape. Though a relatively off-the-beaten-path, the hike to Brúarfoss offers a peaceful escape and a chance to witness one of Iceland's most picturesque natural wonders.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
South Coast of Iceland
3 stops
8
Seljalandsfoss
On the this day of the tour you will be heading to the South Coast, towards the magnificent Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a 65 metre drop of the water provides a unique sight, as one of Iceland’s highest features.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Skogafoss
Moving on to yet another waterfall, Skógafoss welcomes you, as one of the largest falls in all of Iceland, ancient stories claim that Vikings buried treasure in a cave hidden behind the waterfall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Reynisfjara Beach
The final stop of the day will be at the famous black sand beach Reynisfjara, surrounded by black basalt columns and is one of the most popular Icelandic places to visit. From there you can see rock formations Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey Peninsula rise gracefully from the ocean providing an astonishing sight.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ice Cave - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
3 stops
11
Vatnajokull Glacier
Start the day with an ice cave tour that forms naturally within the glaciers.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Glacier Lagoon
The next stop of the journey is the astonishing Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Where you can see large icebergs drift calmly towards the ocean.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Fellsfjara
Following the path of the floating icebergs, you will arrive at the Diamond Beach where the icebergs strand on the sand and resemble crystals as they lie on the black satin beach.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
The Eastfjords
2 stops
14
Hallormsstadhaskogur
You’ll spend your fourth day in the East Fjords of Iceland, where you can find amazing and rare wildlife, for example this is the only place in Iceland where Reindeer might be seen. These fjords present you high mountain ridges and the mighty Vatnajökull towering in the west. Icelandic history makes its appearance in the peaceful fishing villages you pass along the way, as fishing has always been a big part of Icelandic culture. Hallormsstaðaskógur forest is your next destination, the largest forest in Iceland that offers many walking trails that lead to locations such as waterfalls, coves and moors.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Lagarfljot
You will travel along Lake Lagarfljót, and try to see with your own eyes the mythical worm-like creature said to live in the lake.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Lake Mývatn - Goðafoss
4 stops
16
Lake Myvatn
Lake Mývatn and it’s beautiful surroundings is the designated destination for this day, you will explore the geothermal region around the Lake. The area has many of the things that make Iceland so unique, lava formations, mud pools and remarkable geological features.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Námaskarð
A visit to Námaskarð pass, a high temperature geothermal area where the earth boils and gurgles. The orange and red landscape in the area shows how versatile Icelandic nature can be.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Dimmuborgir, your next stop is where you will explore a field of peculiar shaped lavar pillars that rise from the earth and their formations may remind you of trolls, elves and other mytchical creatures, even the Icelandic Yule Lads.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Godafoss
Akureyri is your next overnight stop but on the way there, you will have a chance to see the phenomenal waterfall Goðafoss and its remarkable beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
North Iceland
2 stops
20
Hauganes
For your last day on the tour around Iceland you will journey between capitals, from Akureyri in the North, to Reykjavík in the South. Of course with a couple of stops along the way. A short drive from Akureyri is the village of Hauganes, where you could opt top hop on a whale watching boat to see Humpback whales and more gentle giants found in the ocean. How does a Beer spa sound? Take a dip in warm beer and beer yeast, which supposedly is good for your skin and hair. Even enjoy a cold beer while you bathe in the warm beer. Add the entrance to the Beer Baths as an extra. The small town of Hauganes has many things to offer and we recommend you take a walk around the small town, it has a charming harbour and a beautiful black sand beach overlooking the ocean and the graceful tall mountains all around. Add a Whale Watching Tour as an extra. (Note that you can’t select both extras during this day).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Hvitserkur
Visible from a black-sand beach, this 15-meter-tall basalt island resembles a dragon or rhino.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Blue Lagoon - Departure
1 stop
22
Blue Lagoon
If your flight is later in the day, you can choose to add-on a trip to the Blue Lagoon Spa before heading to the airport. Of course, you can also use the time to shop for some souvenirs before leaving. This day is fully customisable depending on your flight departure time.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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