Tour overview

This 9-day small-group tour travels the whole way around Iceland, following the Ring Road through a landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and fjords, with comfortable hotels and many experiences included. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay eight nights in hotels, including a stay at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon near Vatnajokull. Eight breakfasts and five dinners are included, beginning with a welcome dinner in Reykjavik, and an arrival transfer is provided.

From Reykjavik a private vehicle takes you to Thingvellir National Park, where the world's oldest parliament met in a rift valley between two tectonic plates. In the Borgarfjordur region you see Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, and the lava-field waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, before reaching the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, crowned by the glacier Snaefellsjokull, with its black beaches, sea stacks and fishing villages.

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Heading north around the Trollaskagi Peninsula, you visit the fishing town of Siglufjordur, once the herring capital of the world, and stay in Husavik, Iceland's whale-watching capital. A scenic drive through the Lake Myvatn area reveals one of the country's most fascinating volcanic landscapes, with pseudo-craters, lava formations and steaming geothermal fields.

Following the dramatic coastline of the East Fjords, you reach the south coast and Vatnajokull National Park, where you walk to the tongue of a glacier and see icebergs drifting in the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Continuing west past waterfalls and black-sand beaches, you stay near Hella before visiting the Golden Circle's spouting hot springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall on the way back to Reykjavik.

The physical rating is low, with short walks and plenty of time in the vehicle. This tour suits travellers who want to see all of Iceland in comfort, in a small group with the driving and planning done for them. An arrival transfer is included, and departures run across the year, with the chance of the northern lights from autumn to early spring. Summer departures bring long days of light for exploring the island's waterfalls and coastline. Pack warm, waterproof layers whatever the season. Whale watching in Husavik is a popular optional extra.

Trip highlights

  • Thingvellir and Deildartunguhver hot spring (Day 2)
  • The Snaefellsnes Peninsula (Days 2–3)
  • Siglufjordur and Husavik (Day 4)
  • Lake Myvatn's volcanic landscapes (Day 5)
  • A glacier walk in Vatnajokull (Day 7)
  • Geysir and Gullfoss (Day 8)

Your route

21 stops from Reykjavik to Reykjavik

9-day route: Reykjavik – Snaefellsnes – Saudarkrokur – Husavik – Lake Myvatn – East Fjords – Vatnajokull – Hella – Reykjavik
  1. Reykjavik Day 1
  2. Thingvellir National Park Day 2
  3. Hraunfossar Day 2
  4. Snaefellsnes Peninsula Day 2
  5. Arnarstapi Day 3
  6. Stykkishólmur Day 3
  7. Saudarkrokur Day 3
  8. Siglufjordur Day 4
  9. Akureyri Day 4
  10. Godafoss Day 4
  11. Husavik Day 4
  12. Lake Myvatn Day 5
  13. Egilsstadir Day 5
  14. Djúpivogur Day 6
  15. Jökulsárlón Day 6
  16. Skaftafellsjökull Day 7
  17. Skógafoss Day 7
  18. Hella Day 7
  19. Geysir Day 8
  20. Gullfoss Day 8
  21. Reykjavik Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

The full Ring Road in nine days, with comfortable hotels and dinners included. A glacier walk and a stay near the Jokulsarlon lagoon.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • First-time visitors to Iceland
  • Couples and solo travellers
  • Nature and landscape lovers
Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Reykjavik, Iceland to Reykjavik, Iceland

  1. Day 1 · Reykjavik Arrive in Reykjavik

    An arrival transfer and welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Reykjavik Centrum or similar
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Thingvellir, Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Snaefellsnes Thingvellir to Snaefellsnes

    A rift valley, hot springs and lava falls.

    Hotel
    Hotel Snaefellsnes or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Snaefellsjokull, Saudarkrokur Snaefellsnes

    Around the peninsula, then north.

    Hotel
    Hotel Tindastoll or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Siglufjordur, Husavik Husavik

    The Trollaskagi Peninsula to Husavik.

    Hotel
    Fosshotel Husavik or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Lake Myvatn, Egilsstadir Lake Myvatn

    Volcanic landscapes, then east.

    Hotel
    Hotel 1001 Nott or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · East Fjords, Vatnajokull East Fjords

    Along the fjords to the glaciers.

    Hotel
    Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon, Hella Vatnajokull

    A walk to a glacier tongue.

    Hotel
    Landhotel Hella or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Geysir, Gullfoss, Reykjavik Golden Circle

    Geysir and Gullfoss on the way back.

    Hotel
    Hotel Reykjavik Centrum or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Reykjavik Tour ends

    The tour ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Gullfoss waterfall

Where you stay

  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel Reykjavik Centrum or similar
  • Snaefellsnes (1 night) Hotel Snaefellsnes or similar
  • Saudarkrokur (1 night) Hotel Tindastoll or similar
  • Husavik (1 night) Fosshotel Husavik or similar
  • Egilsstadir (1 night) Hotel 1001 Nott or similar
  • Vatnajokull (1 night) Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar
  • Hella (1 night) Landhotel Hella or similar
  • Reykjavik (1 night) Hotel Reykjavik Centrum or similar

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts and 5 dinners
  • Private vehicle and an arrival transfer
  • Thingvellir, Deildartunguhver and Hraunfossar
  • Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Siglufjordur
  • Lake Myvatn and the East Fjords
  • Vatnajokull glacier walk, Geysir and Gullfoss
  • Leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Optional activities such as whale watching
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
The Hraunfossar falls

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a strenuous adventure
  • You want a budget trip
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–3 and 6–7
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Iceland
The volcanic landscape of Lake Myvatn

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Departures & prices

From £6,480 per person, twin share, tour only. 63 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 we drive the whole Ring Road?

Yes, the route circles the island, with the Snaefellsnes Peninsula added.

Is there much walking?

The physical rating is low, with short walks, including one to a glacier tongue.

Will I see the northern lights?

They are possible on autumn, winter and early spring departures, but can never be guaranteed.

Is an arrival transfer included?

Yes, a transfer from the airport on arrival is included.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 15.

How many people travel together?

Up to 12 travellers, with a 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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
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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