Around Iceland: The Classic Route

Explore Iceland’s top sights: floating icebergs at Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, the Golden Circle, Northern Lights, and Lake Mývatn’s volcanic wonders. Visit Akureyri, Seljalandsfoss10-Day Ultimate Iceland Ring Road: Snæfellsnes, Fjords & Glacier Lagoons and Skógafoss, black sand beaches with basalt columns, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula’s scenic fishing villages.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

PRICE

1544.07

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Welcome to Reykjavík

    Pick up rental car at Keflavík Airport. Optional Blue Lagoon visit if arriving early. Check into hotel, then explore Laugavegur’s shops and cafes in main Reykjavík.

    Overnight in Reykjavík.

  2. 2
    Explore the Golden Circle

    Drive Golden Circle (~185 km/114 mi). Visit Þingvellir National Park rift valley, Haukadalur geothermal area (Geysir & Strokkur), Gullfoss Waterfall, and Kerið volcanic crater.

    Overnight in Selfoss area.

  3. 3
    Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

    See Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Visit Vík’s black sand beach, Dyrhólaey, and Reynisdrangar (beware rogue waves). Optional glacier/snowmobile tours. Drive ~203 km/126 mi.

    Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

  4. 4
    Glaciers and Floating Icebergs

    Explore Skaftafell (Vatnajökull NP), Fjallsárlón, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach. Finish in Höfn with a local lobster dinner. Use licensed guides on glaciers. Drive ~203 km/126 mi.

    Overnight in Höfn.

  5. 5
    Explore the East Fjords & Spot Reindeer

    Scenic drive (~256 km/159 mi) through East Fjords’ fishing villages and tundra, watching for reindeer. Great area for potential northern lights viewing.

    Overnight in Egilsstaðir area.

  6. 6
    Explore the North: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn

    Optional detour to Dettifoss. Explore Lake Mývatn, Krafla Volcano, Námaskarð mud pools, Hverfell crater, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Mývatn Nature Baths. Drive ~182 km/113 mi.

    Overnight in Lake Mývatn area.

  7. 7
    Explore the Natural Beauty of the North

    Visit Goðafoss Waterfall and explore Akureyri. Continue to horse-breeding Skagafjörður, with optional Tröllaskagi Peninsula drive (~247 km/153 mi total).

    Overnight in Skagafjörður area.

  8. 8
    Explore the West Coast

    Drive ~234 km/145 mi to Borgarfjörður. See Hraunfossar/Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver hot spring. Optional: Into the Glacier, Krauma baths, or Borgarnes Settlement Centre.

    Overnight in Borgarnes.

  9. 9
    Discover Snæfellsnes or Enjoy Optional Activities

    Drive ~300 km/186 mi to explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula (Snæfellsjökull, Dritvík, Lóndrangar, Hellnar) OR choose optional glacier, lava cave, Krauma, or Blue Lagoon activities.

    Overnight in Reykjavík.

  10. 10
    Departure

    Optional visit to Blue Lagoon spa for pre-flight relaxation. Drop off self-drive rental car at Keflavík Airport for departure.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Keflavík Airport – pick up self-drive or meet chauffeured car
    • (Optional) Upgrade: Visit Blue Lagoon if arriving early
    • Check in to accommodation in Reykjaví
    • Explore Laugavegur Street – shops, cafes, local atmosphere
    • Overnight: Reykjavík
Accommodations
  • Reykjavik – 1 night
  • Selfoss – 1 night
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur – 1 night
  • Höfn – 1 night
  • Egilsstaðir – 1 night
  • Lake Mývatn – 1 night
  • Skagafjörður – 1 night
  • Borgarnes – 1 night
  • Reykjavik – 1 night
Package Includes

Inclusions:

 

  • 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 and 2 authorized drivers for the rental period
  • Semi-private transfer from Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport on departure
  • Optional information meeting with your travel consultant
  • Carbon offsetting for your tour
  • Map of Iceland and detailed personal itinerary
  • Nordic Visitor’s Iceland Travel Guide
  • Driving in Iceland pamphlet
  • 24/7 helpline
  • Taxes and service fees

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