Full Circle Iceland: The Classic Route

Explore Iceland’s top sights: Glacier Lagoon’s icebergs, Golden Circle’s Gullfoss & Strokkur, Lake Mývatn, and waterfalls Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss. Visit Vatnajökull, Þingvellir & Snæfellsnes parks, black sand beaches, Akureyri, East Fjords, and vibrant Reykjavík.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

PRICE

1,799

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    WELCOME TO REYKJAVÍK

    Arrive at Keflavík Airport; self-drive car awaits. Optional upgrade to visit Blue Lagoon if arriving early. After check-in, explore Laugavegur (Reykjavík’s main street) to enjoy diverse shops and cozy cafes.

    Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

  2. 2
    THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

    Drive ~230 km / 143 mi. Pick up car; drive Golden Circle: UNESCO Þingvellir National Park tectonic plate rift valley, Haukadalur geothermal area (Geysir and active Strokkur erupting every few mins), Gullfoss waterfall, and ancient Kerið implosion crater.

    Overnight in Hvolsvöllur area.

  3. 3
    WATERFALLS AND VOLCANIC BEACHES

    Drive ~157 km / 97 mi. Visit Seljalandsfoss (walk behind mist), 60m Skógafoss, Vík black volcanic beach (Dyrhólaey, Reynisdrangar rocks), and Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. Optional guided glacier excursion on foot or snowmobile.

    Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur/Skaftafell area.

  4. 4
    GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS

    Drive ~208 km / 129 mi. Explore Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park (hiking trails, Svartifoss waterfall, optional guided glacier walk/ice-climbing). Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (optional boat ride among floating icebergs).

    Overnight in Höfn or Djúpivogur area.

  5. 5
    THE ENCHANTING EAST FJORDS

    Drive ~435 km / 270 mi. Drive East Iceland fishing villages, fjords, tundra to North Iceland. See Dettifoss waterfall via 1km gravel path. Explore Lake MÝvatn: Námaskarð pass, Dimmuborgir lava, and Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters.

    Overnight in Lake MÝvatn area.

  6. 6
    JÖKULSÁRGLJÚFUR NATIONAL PARK

    Drive ~250 km / 155 mi around Lake MÝvatn. Drive Jökulsárgljúfur region in Vatnajökull National Park to see horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. Alternatively, take a whale watching tour from Húsavík (“whale watching capital of Europe”).

    Overnight in Lake MÝvatn area.

  7. 7
    AKUREYRI & NORTH ICELAND

    Drive ~255 km / 158 mi. Visit Goðafoss waterfall, Akureyri (shops, museums, botanical garden), and Tröllaskagi peninsula (mountains, cliffs, fjords). Pass Siglufjörður (herring fleet hub), optional Hofsós thermal pool, and Skagafjörður (purebred horses).

    Overnight in Skagafjörður area.

  8. 8
    JOURNEY TO SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA

    Drive ~335 km / 208 mi. Pass Vatnsdalshólar mounds, Þingeyrakirkja church. Optional stops: Eiríksstaðir museum (Erik the Red’s Viking home), Guðrúnarlaug pool, or Stykkishólmur village (climb Súgandisey hill over Breiðafjörður Bay).

    Overnight on Snæfellsnes or in Borgarfjörður area.

  9. 9
    SNÆFELLSJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK AND GLACIER

    Drive ~219 km / 136 mi. Drive Snæfellsjökull National Park (birdlife, lava fields): Dritvík Cove, Lóndrangar, Hellnar, Arnarstapi Cliffs, and Djúpalónssandur black volcanic beach (test strength on ancient stones). Return to Reykjavík.

    Overnight in Reykjavík.

  10. 10
    DEPARTURE

    Optional Blue Lagoon geothermal spa visit to unwind in warm mineral waters before heading to the airport (optional, not included). Return your self-drive car at the airport before departure.

    End of tour.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Keflavík Airport and collect rental car
    • Optional: Upgrade and visit the Blue Lagoon
    • Check into Reykjavík accommodation and explore Laugavegur street
    • Overnight: Reykjavík
Accommodations
  • Reykjavik – 2 nights
  • Hvolsvöllur – 1 night
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur/Skaftafell – 1 night
  • Höfn or Djúpivogur – 1 night
  • Lake Mývatn – 2 nights
  • Skagafjörður – 1 night
  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula or in the Borgarfjörður – 1 night
Package Includes

INCLUDED

  • Private transfer from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík
  • Accommodation (Economy/Comfort Plus/Superior) for 9 nights
  • Daily breakfast
  • Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW, and VAT for 8 days
  • Free unlimited in-car Wi-Fi & 2 authorized drivers for the vehicle rental period
  • Information meeting with your travel consultant (optional)
  • Semi-private transfer from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport on departure
  • Carbon offsetting for your tour
  • Map of Iceland and detailed personal itinerary
  • Driving in Iceland pamphlet
  • Nordic Visitor’s Iceland Travel Guide
  • 24/7 helpline
  • Taxes & service fees

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