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

1,544

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Welcome to Reykjavík

    Arrive at Keflavík Airport and pick up your waiting self-drive car. Optional upgrade to visit Blue Lagoon if arriving early. After check-in, explore Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main street, to enjoy its diverse shops and cozy cafes.

    Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

  2. 2
    Explore the Golden Circle

    Drive Golden Circle (~185 km / 114 mi). Walk Þingvellir National Park’s rift valley between tectonic plates. Visit Haukadalur geothermal area (Geysir and active Strokkur erupting every few minutes). See Gullfoss Waterfall and Kerið volcanic crater.

    Overnight in Selfoss area.

  3. 3
    Waterfalls and Black Sand Beaches

    Drive ~203 km / 126 mi. Visit Seljalandsfoss (walk behind cascade) and Skógafoss waterfalls. South of Vík, see volcanic black sand beach (caution: dangerous rogue waves/undertows), Dyrhólaey, and Reynisdrangar rocks. Optional glacier hike, ice cave, or snowmobile tour.

    Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

  4. 4
    Glaciers and Floating Icebergs

    Drive ~203 km / 126 mi. Explore Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park (use licensed guide for glacier/ice climbing). Visit Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoons (drifting icebergs), then Diamond Beach (sparkling ice chunks). End with optional lobster dinner in Höfn (“Lobster Capital”).

    Overnight in Höfn area.

  5. 5
    Explore the East Fjords & Spot Reindeer

    Drive ~256 km / 159 mi through East Iceland along picturesque fjords, steep mountains, tundra, and quaint fishing villages. Spot wild reindeer in their habitat. Dark, unpolluted skies near accommodation offer ideal northern lights viewing (sightings not guaranteed).

    Overnight in Egilsstaðir area.

  6. 6
    Explore the North: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn

    Drive ~182 km / 113 mi. Weather permitting, optional detour to Dettifoss (Europe’s most powerful waterfall). Explore Lake MÝvatn area: Krafla Volcano, Námaskarð Pass mud pools, Hverfell crater, and Dimmuborgir lava landscape (caves, columns, arches). Unwind at MÝvatn Nature Baths.

    Overnight in Lake MÝvatn area.

  7. 7
    Explore the Natural Beauty of the North

    Drive ~247 km / 153 mi (including Tröllaskagi detour, weather permitting, to see mountains, cliffs, fjords). Explore Lake MÝvatn, Goðafoss Waterfall, and Akureyri town center (shops, cafes, museums). Continue toward Skagafjörður, famous for Icelandic horses.

    Overnight in Skagafjörður area.

  8. 8
    Explore the West Coast

    Drive ~234 km / 145 mi to historic Borgarfjörður in west Iceland. See Hraunfossar/Barnafoss waterfalls cascading over lava and Deildartunguhver hot spring. Optional: Into the Glacier ice tunnel, Krauma baths, or Icelandic Settlement Centre in Borgarnes.

    Overnight in Borgarnes area.

  9. 9
    Discover Snæfellsnes or Enjoy Optional Activities

    Drive ~300 km / 186 mi. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula (Snæfellsjökull National Park, Dritvík Cove, Lóndrangar bird cliffs, Hellnar, Arnarstapi). Alternatively, pick optional activities (lava cave, ice tunnel, snowmobiling, Krauma baths, or Blue Lagoon), skipping Snæfellsnes.

    Overnight in Reykjavík.

  10. 10
    Departure

    As your Iceland adventure ends, optionally visit the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa to unwind in warm mineral waters before heading to the airport (optional, not included). Return your self-drive car at the airport before your flight.

    End of tour.

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 Reykjavík
    • 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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