Arctic
Iceland Land Tours
Arctic
Arctic
Experience Iceland's legendary Ring Road on an unforgettable 10-day tour. Discover the Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and rich local culture with expert guides.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights.
Starts: Reykjavík, Iceland
Ends: Reykjavík, Iceland
Language: English guided tour
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather conditions. The necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the best possible experience.
FROM:
$4.232.-
Guaranteed departures 2027
Max grp.size 29
(Double / Single / Triple)
May 4th - $4.320 / $5.799 / $4.232
Jun 29 - $4.929 / $6.814 / $4.652
Jul 13 - $4.929 / $6.814 / $4.652
Aug 17 - $4.929 / $6.814 / $4.652
Sep 14 - $4.929 / $6.814 / $4.652
Max grp.size 16
(Double / Single / Triple)
May 18 - $5.204 / $6.669 / $5.131
Jun 22 - $5.698 / $7.480 / $5.408
Jul 06 - $5.698 / $7.480 / $5.408
Aug 3, 10, 24 - $5.698 / $7.480 / $5.408
Sep 7, 21 - $5.698 / $7.480 / $5.408
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Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Join our best-selling Ring Road tour for a complete circle journey offering the perfect blend of culture, nature, and value. This classic itinerary covers all the must-see attractions along Iceland's legendary highway, including the Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss waterfall, and the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Travelers will witness an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, ranging from active volcanic areas and ice caps to dramatic coastal fjords and roaring waterfalls.
In addition to iconic natural wonders, this guided journey incorporates authentic local experiences that reveal Iceland's unique culture and geology, such as visiting a geothermal tomato farm, attending a traditional Icelandic horse demonstration, and sampling regional specialties. Led by knowledgeable local guides, each day delivers fascinating insights and seamless travel across the country. Proudly supporting forest restoration, this tour contributes directly to tree planting initiatives across Iceland.
Highlights:
Complete Ring Road circle tour covering the Golden Circle, Lake Mývatn, and Snæfellsnes.
Wondrous icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Vatnajökull National Park.
Exploration of iconic waterfalls including Gullfoss, Skógafoss, Goðafoss, and Dettifoss.
Authentic local cultural experiences, Viking horse show, and shark museum visit.
Expert guidance from passionate local guides with guaranteed departures.
Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík
Arrival and orientation meeting
Arrival at Keflavík Airport and self-transfer to Reykjavík. Enjoy leisure time exploring the old city center, visiting museums, or relaxing in a local café. Early this evening, join your guide for an informational meeting at the hotel to meet fellow travelers. Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner on your own.
Day 2: Þingvellir National Park – Geysir – Gullfoss
Geological wonders of the Golden Circle
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your guide and travel to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Continue to the double-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring area to observe Strokkur spouting steam and water. Visit an Icelandic family farm utilizing geothermal energy to grow tomatoes with a greenhouse tour and tasting. Dinner and overnight in the Golden Circle area.
Day 3: Þjórsárdalur Valley – Skógar – Dyrhólaey – Vík
Volcanic landscapes and black sand beaches
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the Þjórsárdalur valley and visit Stöng, a replica of a Viking-age longhouse buried by Mt. Hekla. Drive along the South Shore stopping at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Continue to Dyrhólaey promontory and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara before reaching Vík. Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.
Day 4: Vatnajökull National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Höfn
Glaciers and floating icebergs
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe's largest glacier. Visit the iconic Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to admire massive icebergs drifting toward the Atlantic. Continue along the coast to the fishing town of Höfn. Dinner and overnight in the Höfn area.
Day 5: Höfn – Eastfjords – Egilsstaðir
Narrow fjords and dramatic coastlines
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive from Höfn through the Almannaskarð pass to take in coastal views. Travel along the dramatic Eastfjords where sheer mountains drop into the sea, visiting picturesque fishing villages along the way to Egilsstaðir. Dinner and overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 6: Lake Mývatn Area
Highland plateaus and volcanic wonders
Breakfast at your hotel. Cross the Möðrudalsöræfi highland plateau towards the Lake Mývatn region. Visit Stuðlagil canyon, Dettifoss waterfall, the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, and the bubbling mud pools of Námaskarð. Dinner and overnight in the Mývatn area.
Day 7: Lake Mývatn Area – Goðafoss – Akureyri
Waterfall of the gods and the northern capital
Breakfast at your hotel. Discover the highlights of Lake Mývatn before visiting the historic Goðafoss waterfall. Continue to Akureyri, the colorful northern capital situated on Eyjafjörður fjord. Spend the afternoon exploring the botanical garden, Art Canyon, and local cultural sites. Overnight in Akureyri. Dinner on your own.
Day 8: Skagafjörður – Borgarnes
Viking horse heritage and roaring hot springs
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive through the Skagafjörður region, famous for horse breeding, and attend a demonstration of the unique five-gaited Icelandic horse. Cross into West Iceland and Borgarfjörður to view Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, alongside Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in the Borgarfjörður area.
Day 9: Borgarfjörður – Snæfellsjökull National Park – Reykjavík
Snæfellsnes peninsula and shark tasting
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore Snæfellsjökull National Park, home to the glacier-capped volcano made famous by Jules Verne. Visit Kirkjufell mountain, Djúpalónssandur pebble beach, and the basalt cliffs of Arnarstapi. Stop at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum to learn about and sample traditional cured shark ("hákarl"). Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner on your own.
Day 10: Farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice
Departure transfer
Breakfast at your hotel. Self-transfer to Keflavík International Airport for your departure flight back home, concluding your tour of Iceland.
Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík
Arrival and orientation meeting
Arrival at Keflavík Airport and self-transfer to Reykjavík. Enjoy leisure time exploring the old city center, visiting museums, or relaxing in a local café. Early this evening, join your guide for an informational meeting at the hotel to meet fellow travelers. Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner on your own.
Day 2: Þingvellir National Park – Geysir – Gullfoss
Geological wonders of the Golden Circle
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your guide and travel to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Continue to the double-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring area to observe Strokkur spouting steam and water. Visit an Icelandic family farm utilizing geothermal energy to grow tomatoes with a greenhouse tour and tasting. Dinner and overnight in the Golden Circle area.
Day 3: Þjórsárdalur Valley – Skógar – Dyrhólaey – Vík
Volcanic landscapes and black sand beaches
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the Þjórsárdalur valley and visit Stöng, a replica of a Viking-age longhouse buried by Mt. Hekla. Drive along the South Shore stopping at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Continue to Dyrhólaey promontory and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara before reaching Vík. Dinner and overnight in the Vík area.
Day 4: Vatnajökull National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Höfn
Glaciers and floating icebergs
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the southern area of Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe's largest glacier. Visit the iconic Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to admire massive icebergs drifting toward the Atlantic. Continue along the coast to the fishing town of Höfn. Dinner and overnight in the Höfn area.
Day 5: Höfn – Eastfjords – Egilsstaðir
Narrow fjords and dramatic coastlines
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive from Höfn through the Almannaskarð pass to take in coastal views. Travel along the dramatic Eastfjords where sheer mountains drop into the sea, visiting picturesque fishing villages along the way to Egilsstaðir. Dinner and overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 6: Lake Mývatn Area
Highland plateaus and volcanic wonders
Breakfast at your hotel. Cross the Möðrudalsöræfi highland plateau towards the Lake Mývatn region. Visit Stuðlagil canyon, Dettifoss waterfall, the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, and the bubbling mud pools of Námaskarð. Dinner and overnight in the Mývatn area.
Day 7: Lake Mývatn Area – Goðafoss – Akureyri
Waterfall of the gods and the northern capital
Breakfast at your hotel. Discover the highlights of Lake Mývatn before visiting the historic Goðafoss waterfall. Continue to Akureyri, the colorful northern capital situated on Eyjafjörður fjord. Spend the afternoon exploring the botanical garden, Art Canyon, and local cultural sites. Overnight in Akureyri. Dinner on your own.
Day 8: Skagafjörður – Borgarnes
Viking horse heritage and roaring hot springs
Breakfast at your hotel. Drive through the Skagafjörður region, famous for horse breeding, and attend a demonstration of the unique five-gaited Icelandic horse. Cross into West Iceland and Borgarfjörður to view Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, alongside Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in the Borgarfjörður area.
Day 9: Borgarfjörður – Snæfellsjökull National Park – Reykjavík
Snæfellsnes peninsula and shark tasting
Breakfast at your hotel. Explore Snæfellsjökull National Park, home to the glacier-capped volcano made famous by Jules Verne. Visit Kirkjufell mountain, Djúpalónssandur pebble beach, and the basalt cliffs of Arnarstapi. Stop at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum to learn about and sample traditional cured shark ("hákarl"). Return to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Overnight in Reykjavík. Dinner on your own.
Day 10: Farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice
Departure transfer
Breakfast at your hotel. Self-transfer to Keflavík International Airport for your departure flight back home, concluding your tour of Iceland.
INCLUSIONS
Guided Coach Tour from day 2 to day 9.
Welcome meeting with guide at hotel on evening of day 1.
Expert professional English-speaking local guide from day 2 to day 9.
Free Wi-Fi on board motor coach.
Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavík.
Accommodation 7 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside.
Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day).
5 two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside (main course and dessert) or buffet dinners, including coffee/tea.
Visit to Friðheimar Geothermal Greenhouse (day 2).
Visit to the Stöng Viking-age longhouse (day 3).
Microbrewery visit and beer tasting in Breiðdalsvík (Day 5).
Horse Show in Borgarfjörður (Day 8).
Visit to the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum (Day 9).
Great photo stops.
Seat rotation during the tour.
24/7 Customer Care (including weekends and public holidays).
EXCLUSIONS
Breakfast on arrival day.
International airfare.
Baggage porterage at airport/hotel.
Personal travel insurance (highly recommended).
Round-trip transfers between airports and hotels.
Dinners in Reykjavík, Akureyri and Höfn.
Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary.
Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00).
Guaranteed late check-out.
Any service not specifically listed under “Included”.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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