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

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    WELCOME TO REYKJAVÍK

    Pick up your rental car at Keflavík Airport with an optional Blue Lagoon visit. After check-in, explore Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s main street, featuring diverse shops and cozy cafes.

    Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

  2. 2
    THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

    Drive the Golden Circle: see Þingvellir National Park’s rift valley, Geysir & active Strokkur in Haukadalur, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerið crater.

    Drive: ~230 km / 143 mi.

    Overnight in Hvolsvöllur

  3. 3
    WATERFALLS AND VOLCANIC BEACHES

    Visit Seljalandsfoss (walk behind the water), 60m Skógafoss, Vík’s black sand beach with Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar formations, and Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. Glacier walk or snowmobile optional. Kirkjubæjarklaustur stay.

    Drive: ~157 km / 97 mi.

    Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

  4. 4
    GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS

    Explore Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park (Svartifoss hike). Optional glacier walk or ice climbing. See Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with optional boat ride.

    Drive: ~208 km / 129 mi.

    Overnight in Höfn/Djúpivogur

  5. 5
    THE ENCHANTING EAST FJORDS

    Drive East Iceland’s fjords and fishing villages to Dettifoss waterfall. Continue to Lake Mývatn to see Námaskarð mud pots, Dimmuborgir lava fields, and Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters.

    Drive: ~435 km / 270 mi.

    Overnight in Lake Mývatn

  6. 6
    JÖKULSÁRGLJÚFUR NATIONAL PARK

    Explore Lake Mývatn area further. Drive through Vatnajökull National Park to Ásbyrgi horseshoe canyon, or take a whale watching tour from Húsavík (“whale capital”).

    Drive: ~250 km / 155 mi.

    Overnight in Lake Mývatn.

  7. 7
    AKUREYRI & NORTH ICELAND

    Visit Goðafoss, explore Akureyri (shops, gardens), and drive Tröllaskagi peninsula via Siglufjörður. Optional Hofsós pool stop. End in horse-breeding Skagafjörður.

    Drive: ~255 km / 158 mi.

    Overnight in Skagafjörður.

  8. 8
    JOURNEY TO SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA

    Drive to Snæfellsnes via Vatnsdalshólar hills and Þingeyrakirkja church. Optional stops: Eiríksstaðir Viking museum, Guðrúnarlaug pool, or Stykkishólmur views from Súgandisey.

    Drive: ~335 km / 208 mi.

    Overnight in Snæfellsnes/Borgarfjörður.

  9. 9
    SNÆFELLSJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK AND GLACIER

    Tour Snæfellsjökull National Park: Dritvík Cove, Lóndrangar, Hellnar, Arnarstapi cliffs, and Djúpalónssandur beach lifting stones. Return to Reykjavík for overnight stay.

    Drive: ~219 km / 136 mi.

    Overnight in Reykjavík.

  10. 10
    DEPARTURE

    Optional Blue Lagoon spa visit to unwind in warm mineral waters before returning your self-drive car at Keflavík Airport for departure.

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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