6-Day Summer Ring Route of Iceland Small-Group Tour

4.9
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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 6-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head down south to the capital.

While you enjoy this versatile tour you will have some included activities, like ice cave. glacier hike, boat tour in Jokulsarlon, and whale watching; you will also be able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special, such as horseback riding, visiting VÖK baths hot springs.

What's Included

Katla ice cave
WiFi on board
5 Night Accommodation
English Speaking Guide
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Boat tour in Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon
Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment
Hauganes Whale Watching Tour
Lunch and dinner
Horseback Riding (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
VÖK Baths (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
Hiking Boots Rental (4,000 ISK)
Waterproof Jacket Rental (3,000 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (3,000 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Luggage Storage (3,000 ISK)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location. Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk). For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    The Golden Circle

    3 stops
  • 1
    Pingvellir National Park

    Visit the National park of Þingvellir

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Geysir

    Visit the Geothermal area of Geysir

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gullfoss

    Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the second most powerful waterfall in Iceland

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    The South Coast & Ice Caving

    5 stops
  • 4
    Seljalandsfoss

    Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Skogafoss

    Visit Skogafoss Waterfall

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Reynisfjara Beach

    Visit Reynisfjara the Black Sand Beach

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur

    Join our amazing the Katla ice cave tour, included in the price, and feel like on another plant!

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Dyrholaey

    Visit Dyrholaey "island"

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

    3 stops
  • 9
    Skaftafell National Park

    Visit Skaftafell national park and join a glacier hike on the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Jokulsarlon

    Visit the beautiful glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón and join a boat ride among the icebergs.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Diamond Beach

    See the ice bergs on the black sand beach

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    The East Fjords

    5 stops
  • 12
    Lagarfljot

    Visit the lake of Lagarfljot

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Hallormsstadur

    The forest of the east

    Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Eggin i Gledivik

    We will visit a famous outdoor art work by Sigurdur Gudmundsson. The Eggs in Gledivik.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Finnsstaðir Horse Rental

    Optional Horse riding tour can also add to your tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Vök Baths

    You can add the extra activity of Vok Bath hot spring, to soak in the warm waters and relax

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    The North-East of Iceland

    5 stops
  • 17
    Lake Myvatn

    Visit the Myvatn area

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    Visit Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Námaskarð

    Visit Námaskarð Geothermal Area

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Dettifoss Waterfall

    Visit the most powerful waterfall in Iceland

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Godafoss

    Visit Godafoss Waterfalls

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    North Iceland and back to the City

    2 stops
  • 22
    Akureyri

    Check out the small town of Akureyri

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 23
    Whale Watching Hauganes

    Optional Extra whale watching tour

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Troll Expeditions

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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