7-Day Complete Iceland: South Coast, Golden Circle, Akureyri & Snaefellsnes

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Experience all that Iceland has to offer in just 7 days. Travel the Icelandic ring road to visit the island's most stunning attractions, everything from the phenomenal Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with its floating ice bergs to an erupting geyser at Geysir hot spring area.

What's Included

Small group experience
Accommodation for 6 nights with breakfast included
Free wi-fi on board
Food & drinks (except breakfast at the hotels)
Admission to Myvatn Nature Baths
Lava caving experience at Vatnshellir Cave
Single room supplement

Meeting and pickup

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

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Golden Circle & South Coast

    8 stops
  • 1
    Reykjavík City Hall

    Your tour starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up.

  • 2
    Golden Circle Route

    From the city you will travel the popular Golden Circle route.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pingvellir National Park

    First up is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO Wold Heritage Site.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Site de Geysir

    After Thingvellir you make your way to Geysir. See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground before continuing your journey.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Gullfoss

    Next up is Gullfoss waterfall, the last attraction of the Golden Circle.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Seljalandsfoss

    Making your way to the south coast, you will see the magical Seljalandsfoss waterfall that you can walk behind.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Skogafoss

    After Seljalandsfoss you will stop by the mighty Skogafoss waterfall.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Reynisfjara Beach

    Last up is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. This unique beach is one of Iceland's top attractions. See the unique Reynisdrangar peaks peak up from the Atlantic Sea and enjoy strolling around the black sand beach.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Vík - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Höfn

    4 stops
  • 9
    Vatnajokull Glacier

    Your first stop will be at Skaftafell National Park where you will join a certified glacier guide for a short glacier hike on one of Vatnajokull outlet glaciers. After your hike you will continue towards the Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond beach.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Glacier Lagoon

    See the lagoon's floating ice bergs in a magical natural setting at Jokulsarlon Lagoon

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Fellsfjara

    The crystal bergs at the black sand Diamond beach are simply stunning.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    South Region

    Your day ends at your accommodation in South east area.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir

    4 stops
  • 13
    Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center

    This day is all about the East Fjords of Iceland. After breakfast you will follow the twisting roads of the coast of the East Fjords to Egilsstadir.

  • 14
    Port of Djúpivogur

    On the way you will stop at Djupivogur fishing village

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center

    Your day ends at your accommodation in the Egilsstadir area.

  • 16
    Wilderness Center

    Wilderness Center: 40 min from Egilsstaðir. Stay overnight, experience wilderness, museum & free hot pots!

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Studlagil - Lake Mývatn, Nature Bath, Goðafoss - Akureyri

    6 stops
  • 17
    Námaskarð

    Visit Namaskard hot springs.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

    Refreshed from the baths you will continue to Dimmuborgir lava formations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Hverfjall

    Among today's highlights is the Hverfjall Volcano Crater.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Akureyri International Airport

    Your day ends at your accommodation in Akureyri area.

  • 21
    Studlagil canyon

    The basalt column canyon towers over a turquoise glacial river, making for one of the most stunning sights in the country. The canyon is located in the upper part of Jökuldalur Valley in East Iceland. This rolling valley is known for its many sheep farms.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 22
    Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

    Relax in the geothermal waters of Mývatn Nature Baths in Iceland. The milky blue water is rich in minerals and silica, which is said to be beneficial for the skin. The baths are located in a beautiful area near Lake Mývatn, making for a scenic and relaxing experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Borgarnes

    6 stops
  • 23
    Akureyri International Airport

    Your day starts with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of the North

  • 24
    ArcticSeaTours

    Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and see the gentle giants of the sea.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 25
    Siglufjörður

    Explore the charming Siglufjordur town.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Trollaskagi

    Travel through farmlands before reaching your accommodation for the night.

  • 27
    Hótel Bifröst

    Your day ends at your accommodation in the area of Borgarnes.

  • 28
    Laugarbakki

    Hótel Laugarbakki

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar -Borgarnes

    3 stops
  • 29
    West Region

    You'll visit Borgarfjörður - an area voted top travel destination by Lonely planet in 2016. You'll have a chance to do a short hike up to Grábrók, a volcano crater.

    Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Hraunfossar

    You'll be visiting the Hraunfossar waterfall where the ice-cold water pours out of the lava.

    Admission ticket free
  • 31
    Reykholt

    The final stop is at Reykholt - an important place in the history of Iceland, particularly in medieval times. We will show you Snorralaug, the hot spring pool which bears the name of Snorri Sturluson, the 12th/early 13th century scholar, lawyer, historian and saga writer.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Reykjavik - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík

    6 stops
  • 32
    Snæfellsnes Visitor Center

    Your last day will be spent exploring Borgarnes and Saefellsnes.

  • 33
    Arnarstapi 13 Cottages

    See the village of Arnarstapi

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 34
    Kirkjufell Mountain

    See the stunning Mount Kirkjufell before returning back to Reykjavik.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 35
    Reykjavík City Hall

    Your tour ends in Reykjavik.

    Admission ticket free
  • 36
    Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

    Deildartunguhver

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 37
    Reykholt

    Reykholt, Iceland, is a historically significant site, most notably as the former home of Snorri Sturluson, a key figure in Icelandic literature and history. It's a place where visitors can connect with Iceland's medieval past, exploring sites like Snorralaug, a historic geothermal pool, and Snorrastofa, a cultural and research center dedicated to Sturluson's legacy. The surrounding area also boasts natural wonders, including geothermal activity and stunning waterfalls, making Reykholt a compelling destination for those interested in Icelandic heritage and landscapes.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age: 8 years old
  • This options includes a shared hotel room. Please note that if you are a solo traveler and do not want to share a room with another person of the same gender then it is possible to upgrade to a single room for a small fee by contacting the operator directly after booking
  • Warm layers, waterproof top layer, headwear, gloves, scarves and hiking shoes, camera, swimsuit and a towel. Strong hiking boots are essential for glacier hiking, we provide ice crampons for this activity, it is not possible to fit these to any other kind of footwear.
  • The admission to Myvatn Nature Baths and the lava caving tour at Vatnshellir Cave are not included in the tour price but can be added as an extra by contacting the operator after booking.
  • This is a small group tour ensuring a more personal experience
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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