Tour overview

This 8-day trip travels all the way round Iceland on the Ring Road. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, in a private minibus. You stay seven nights in hotels and guesthouses, with breakfast daily and a dinner.

You start on the Golden Circle with Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir, then follow the south coast past Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss to the black sands of Reynisfjara and Skaftafell.

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A boat tour takes you among the icebergs of Jökulsárlón, then you drive through the East Fjords to Lake Mývatn and its boiling mud pools, Dettifoss and Akureyri, finishing on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

The physical rating is medium, with long drives. This trip suits travellers who want to see the whole of Iceland in a week.

Trip highlights

  • The Golden Circle (Day 2)
  • Skógafoss and Reynisfjara (Day 3)
  • A Jökulsárlón boat tour (Day 4)
  • The East Fjords (Day 4)
  • Lake Mývatn and Dettifoss (Day 5)
  • Snæfellsnes (Days 6–7)

Your route

16 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

8-day route: Reykjavik – Golden Circle – Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón – East Fjords – Mývatn – Akureyri – Snæfellsnes – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Gullfoss Day 2
  4. Hvolsvollur Day 2
  5. Seljalandsfoss Day 3
  6. Vík í Mýrdal Day 3
  7. Skaftafell National Park Day 3
  8. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day 4
  9. Djúpivogur Day 4
  10. Möðrudalur Day 4
  11. Dettifoss Day 5
  12. Lake Mývatn Day 5
  13. Akureyri Day 5
  14. Snaefellsnes Peninsula Day 6
  15. Arnarstapi Day 7
  16. Reykjavik Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

The whole Ring Road in a week. A Jökulsárlón boat tour included.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Photographers
  • Nature lovers
  • Solo travellers
Lakes and volcanic land near Mývatn from above

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    Welcome to Iceland.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Hvolsvöllur Golden Circle

    The Golden Circle.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell South coast

    Waterfalls.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Jökulsárlón, East Fjords, Möðrudalur East Fjords

    Icebergs.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn, Akureyri Mývatn

    Mud pools.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Akureyri, Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes

    To the west.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Snæfellsnes, Reykjavik Snæfellsnes

    The peninsula.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Reykjavik Reykjavik

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Houses beside the fjord at Seyðisfjörður

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel
  • Hvolsvöllur (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Skaftafell (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Möðrudalur (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Akureyri (1 night) Hotel
  • Snæfellsnes (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and guesthouses
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Private minibus and arrival transfer
  • Golden Circle, south coast and Mývatn visits
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon boat tour
  • Dettifoss and Snæfellsnes
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Gullfoss waterfall

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long drives
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 6
The sea stacks at Reynisfjara black beach

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Departures & prices

From £2,995 per person, twin share, tour only. 177 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Iceland?

No, UK citizens can visit Iceland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

How long are the drives?

Some days include several hours of driving to complete the Ring Road.

Is the boat tour included?

Yes, on the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and one dinner.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
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