8 days tour

8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour

8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Guide

Meals

Breakfast Each Morning at Your Hotel

Accommodation

Hotel Room with Private Bathroom for 7 Nights

Transport

Guided Minibus Tour

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Day - Reykjavik City Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Day - Reykjavik City Sightseeing

      Explore all that Reykjavรญk has to offer on your own. Walking Laugavegur and Skolavordustigur is a great way to capture the essence of Reykjavk, both are amazing shopping streets. Browse in shops, often the tiniest places sell the more unusual items, relax in a charming caf then wander some more. You will come across local crafts, the iconic tall white Hallgrmskirkja church, its design is inspired by Svartifoss waterfall at Skaftafell. For a grandstand view over the city go to the top of the tower, it is well worth it!

      There are a few fabulous museums, covering everything from history and the building of the Icelandic nation at the National Museum to photography at the Reyjavk Museum of Photography, or Icelandic culture at the Culture House. If you love art, there are quite a few galleries including the National Gallery of Iceland, Reykjavk Art Museum and Kjarvalstadir.

      Rekjavks thermal swimming pools are open early and into the evening. The largest open air pool, Laugardalslaug, has great hot tubs where you can relax with the locals and tourists. All year round outdoor bathing is very big in Iceland! There are a few other pools close to the city center, all have hot tubs.

      Your comfortable hotel or guest house will be within easy reach of the attractions in the city. All districts are served by a regular bus service to the city center. Local buses are operated by Straeto, timetables and information in English can be found here: https://www.straeto.is/More ideas for making the most a short time in Reykjavk, including money saving tips, can be found here: https://adventures.is/blog/top-things-to-do-in-reykjavik-in-2-days/, more information about things to do is available here: https://adventures.is/iceland/locations/reykjavik/

  • Day 2 Day 2: Geysir, Gullfoss, รžingvellir (The Golden Circle) And South Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Geysir, Gullfoss, รžingvellir (The Golden Circle) And South Coast

      Your first day is mostly focused on visiting the fabulous and very famous Golden Circle attractions.

      We visit Ingvellir National Park, an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site with huge geological, historical, and cultural significance. The historic Icelandic Parliament was founded here in 930 CE/AD, called the Aling. This is the oldest still-existing democratic parliament in the world. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates continue to move apart, runs right through Ingvellir. You will see the rugged plate edge of the gorge; this must have been a really dramatic backdrop to the ancient parliamentary sessions! Your next stop is at the Geysir geothermally active area, home to Great Geysir, the famous spouting hot spring that gave us the English word geyser. You will witness Strokkur, the most active hot spring in recent times, blasting powerful torrents of superheated water every 5 to 10 minutes. Steaming fumaroles and hot springs can also be seen around the area. The final Golden Circle attraction before we head along the south coast is the thundering Gullfoss waterfall. Gullfoss means Golden Falls, You will see golden-toned mists rising around the waterfall as the mighty Hvt river crashes through two drops of 11 m and 21 m. Hvt means White River; this raging glacial torrent originates at Langjkull, the second-biggest glacier in Iceland.

      On our way to your country hotel, situated near the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, we will stop to enjoy two legendary and very beautiful waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Both are around 60 m high; otherwise, they are very different. Skogafoss waterfall cascades gracefully from the former sea cliffs. Seljalandsfoss is sometimes referred to as the unusual waterfall; a pathway leads behind the curtain of falling water, offering you a unique experience and views. In the end we will visit Reynisfjara black sand beach before heading to our accommodation. 

      You will be picked up in Reykjavรญk at 8:00. Picking everyone up takes up to 30 minutes; depending on where your accommodation is located in Reykjavik, you may have to wait a few minutes. Your patience is much appreciated.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Hofn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Hofn

      We travel through some extraordinary landscapes and other-worldly scenery on the way to Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park. You will see views of the stunning Myrdalsjokull glacier, home to one of the most feared volcanoes of all, the notorious Katla. You will also see another great fire maestro, Eyjafjalljokull. Our journey will take us over the Eldhraun lava field to Skaftafell, a lush green oasis in the midst of black volcanic sand areas. Skaftafell is quite sheltered with flourishing vegetation and birch forests.  

      Our specialist glacier guide will lead you on a three-hour glacier hike, giving you the opportunity to explore a stunning glacier tongue of Vatnajkull, the biggest glacier in Europe. You will learn all about this sensational blue/white ice world.

      We continue with the theme of ice, onwards to Jkoulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, action scenes from James Bond and other movies have made this the most famous ice lagoon in the world. Feast your eyes on the jaw-droppingly beautiful iceberg filled lagoon and visit the fabulous Diamond Beach. This coal-black beach glitters with shimmering blue/white icebergs washed ashore by the tide, these opalescent forms are extraordinary shapes. You will feel as though you have stepped through a magic doorway into a mystical ice realm with magic landscapes. Your accommodation will be in the South East area.

  • Day 4 Day 4: East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir

      Today we will explore the East Fjords of Iceland. We continue threading our way along the coastline, driving some narrow roads around Hvalnes, a magnificent and remote peninsula, and the stretch around the รžvottรกrskriรฐur landslides between Lรณns and รlftafjarรฐar.

      We will stop at Djรบpivogur, a traditional small fishing village that is also home to a fine outdoor sculpture, Eggin รญ Gleรฐivรญk (meaning The Eggs of Merry Bay).

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      After a full day of exploration, unwind at the Wilderness Center! This unique accommodation, just 40 minutes from Egilsstaรฐir, offers a cozy overnight stay. Immerse yourself in the local history at their wilderness museum, then soothe your muscles in the complimentary hot pots. Winter transforms the area into an aurora borealis wonderland, so keep your eyes peeled for the dazzling Northern Lights!

      After the baths, we will relax on the Wilderness Center for the night.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Studlagil - Myvatn - Godafoss - Akureyri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Studlagil - Myvatn - Godafoss - Akureyri

      Your trip will start with a visit to Studlagil Canyon, famous for its dramatic basalt columns flanking a turquoise glacial river. Next, youโ€™ll traverse the wilderness of Mรถรฐrudalur valley. Your next attraction, the mystical landscapes around Lake Mvatn, has an altogether different character. The scenery will keep getting more surreal! We are heading to the steaming lunar landscapes and bubbling technicolor mud pots at the Nmaskar geothermal area. The steaming fumaroles and sizzling hot springs waft clouds of steam across these other-worldly vistas. There are more extraordinary scenes to come when we take you to see the Hverfjall crater and the unbelievable Dimmuborgir lava formations, known as the Dark Castles!

      Now for some relaxation!  Mvatn Nature Baths, the Icelandic name for these baths is Jarbin  unsurprisingly, the hot water comes straight up out of the earth. Bathe in the mineral rich alkaline water (36  40 C), the entrance fee can be paid when booking or on site. Or you could take a stroll to enjoy the wonderful views and take a break in the cafeteria. Goafoss, a dreamy crescent shaped waterfall, is our last stop before we continue to Eyjafjrur, the longest fjord in Iceland, rimmed by high mountains. Your accommodation will be at a country.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Whale Watching In Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Borgarnes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Whale Watching In Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Borgarnes

      Sometimes we can fit in a short stop at the Capital of the North, Akureyri. Our journey will always take us through this beautiful little town in the midst of the mountains close to the apex of the mesmerizing Eyjafjrur Fjord (the Island Fjord). We are heading for the absolutely charming and still traditional fishing town of Dalvik, with its busy working harbour and fabulous views over Eyjafjrur and Hrisey Island. The dramatic high mountains, home to some of the best ski slopes in Iceland will be at your back. Your three-hour whale-watching boat trip starts at Dalvik harbour. You will skim over Eyjafjrur, going in whichever direction is best to see humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, and occasionally even blue whales. These tours are really successful when it comes to spotting whales, they are seen on 98% of tours. You are surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of Eyjafjordur, the longest Fjord in Iceland, every view is totally spectacular. You will get the opportunity to try sea angling, as soon as we come ashore that fish is cooked and you can taste the most amazingly fresh fish. Itโ€™s also possible to upgrade (Apr-Oct) for a small fee to a 1.5-hour rhib boat tour, that can give the opportunity to approach them closer.

      Next on the agenda is a drive to Siglufjordur, a beautiful fishing village with an incredible history. This town was overtaken by a Klondike-like gold rush atmosphere in the early 20th century, when the tiny and isolated community became known as the herring fishing capital of the Atlantic. Traveling around Trllaskagi (the Troll Peninsula) you will see stunning ocean scenery and incredibly steep mountains. Your visit to Siglufjordur will give you a fabulous insight into how life was lived in tiny and isolated Icelandic villages. On the way to your hotel for the night you will pass through the farming heartland of Iceland, this is also a big horse farming area. Your Hotel will be in Borgarnes. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: West Iceland - Borgarfjรถrรฐur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: West Iceland - Borgarfjรถrรฐur

      On the 7th day of the tour we head to Borgarfjรถrรฐur in West Iceland, an area voted as one of the best destinations by Lonely Planet in 2016. Borgarfjรถrรฐur has a lot to show and we will visit some of the best natural and historical stops. Deildartunguhver hot spring is on our list as well as two waterfalls: Barnafoss (also known as the Childrenโ€™s waterfall) and Hraunfossar which emerges in low cascades straight from a lava field. Before ending the day with scenic views of Hvalfjรถrรฐur (Whale Fjord) we will also stop at Reykholt, a historic site that was once home to a famous Icelandic historian, lawyer, politician, author of some of the Icelandic Sagas, and poet Snorri Sturluson. We expect to arrive in the city around 5 โ€“ 6 pm.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Final Day - Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Final Day - Reykjavik

      You have another free day to make the most of being in Reykjavik, the stunning capital of Iceland. Check off a few more things on your Reykjavik bucket list there are plenty more options. Maybe, explore the network of cycling and walking paths which thread around the coast and cross-cross the city. The coastal scenery is spellbinding from places such as Seltjarnarnes and Mosfellsbaer, both are easily reached by buses, although it is easy to walk to Seltjarnarness. Grasagarurinn, the Reykjavik Botanical Gardens, are well worth a visit. See the area where the women of Reykjavik used to do their laundry in the hot spring pools. These beautiful gardens are situated next to Laugardalslaug, the largest swimming pool in Iceland. Shop and browse some more, laze in coffee shops or restaurants, visit another museum or gallery, or squeeze in one last amazing adventure activity tour the choice is for you to make!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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