Iceland's Ring Road: A 9-Day Journey Through Stunning Landscapes

Iceland's Ring Road: A 9-Day Journey Through Stunning Landscapes

9 Days

€2,408〜 /Per Person (Based on Double Occupancy)

• Included in the Price
  Included Items

  • 9-day station wagon rental
  • 8 nights at 2-3 star hotels & guesthouses
  • Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission Ticket
  • Amphibious boat tour on a glacier lagoon
  • Whale watching
  • Map
  • On-site support in Iceland

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  Included in the Price
  Excluded Items

  • International flight tickets and taxes
  • Other personal expenses such as travel insurance or souvenirs
  • Tips

Recommended Highlights of the Trip

Itinerary Details

• Day 1

  

  Golden Circle

  Airport transfer provided.
  A rental car is provided to begin your sightseeing.
  
  ★ Golden Circle Tour
  The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular tourist route.
  It features three main attractions: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss waterfall.
  There are also numerous other attractions, including Kerið crater lake and the spa town of Kveragil.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  a geothermal bakery tour, lava cave tour, fishing tour, volcano interior exploration tour, and river rafting tour, among others.
  
  
  Breakfast: × / Lunch: × / Dinner: ×
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 2

  

  South Coast and Black Sand Beach

  After breakfast, proceed to the South Coast area.
  
  ★ South Coast Tour
  Visit the scenic South Coast area, which boasts both well-known attractions and hidden gems.
  In particular, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, along with Reynisfjara’s black sand beach, are must-see sites.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Optional activities include an ice cave tour, 4WD black sand safari, glacier hiking, horseback riding, and glacier & ice climbing tours, among others.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 3

  

  Skaftafell National Park and Glacier Lagoon

  After breakfast, head to southeastern Iceland.
  
  ★ Skaftafell National Park Tour
  Skafafell National Park, set amidst Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, boasts a wide range of hiking trails. Particularly popular are the easy walk to the Skaftafell glacier and the short trek to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall.
  
  ★ Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tour
  Iceland’s most famous glacier lagoon, where drifting icebergs eventually wash up on the beloved Diamond Beach.
  At the glacier lagoon, enjoy an amphibious boat tour.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Optional activities include a sightseeing flight, puffin watching tour, super jeep glacier tour, snowmobile tour, and a kayaking tour on the glacier lagoon, among others.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 4

  

  East Fjords

  After breakfast, head to the East Fjords area.
  
  ★ East Fjords Tour
  The East Fjords is one of the most beautiful areas along Iceland’s Ring Road. Towering mountains, magnificent fjords, and unique fishing villages dot the landscape, each with its own allure.
  The central town of the East Fjords, Egilsstaðir, is situated by Lake Lagarfljót, reputed to harbor a legendary lake monster. A drive around the lake passes through Iceland’s largest forest and offers a short hike to Hengifoss waterfall.
  Additionally, in Stóðragil Valley, rows of basalt columns and vividly blue glacial rivers create a stunning vista.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Reindeer tours, axe throwing, Vog geothermal baths, and more.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 5

  

  Mývatn Lake

  After breakfast, head to the Mývatn Lake area.
  
  ★ Mývatn Lake Tour
  The Mývatn area is one of the most volcanically active regions in Iceland, surrounded by a variety of natural marvels. You can witness astonishing sights such as the Dimmuborgir lava formations, Skútustaðagígar, both the Viti and Krafla craters, and the geothermal lava cave Grjótagjá.
  Whale watching is also available in the Mývatn area.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Flatey Island tours, Northern Lights tours, the Mývatn Nature Bus, and more.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 6

  

  Diamond Circle

  After breakfast, head to the Diamond Circle area.
  
  ★ Diamond Circle Tour
  This tour, known as the Diamond Circle, commences at the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall and continues on a grand route through North Iceland, including the mystical Vesturdalur and Ásbyrgi valleys.
  
  ★ Húsavík Tour
  Visit an enchanting fishing village renowned as one of Iceland’s top whale watching spots, where you can also enjoy the geothermal GeoSea baths.
  In Húsavík, whale watching is available.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  GeoSea baths, horse riding tours, and more.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 7

  

  Akureyri and Goðafoss Waterfall

  After breakfast, head to northwest Iceland.
  
  ★ Akureyri Tour
  Akureyri is an ideal town for a leisurely stroll, boasting a charming old quarter, beautiful architecture, intriguing museums, and the vibrant Lystigarður Park.
  
  ★ Goðafoss Waterfall
  Renowned as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, it is famously called the 'Waterfall of the Gods.'
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Beer spas, dog sled tours, paddleboard tours, and more.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 8

  

  West Iceland and Reykjavik

  After breakfast, head to the West Iceland area.
  
  ★ West Iceland Tour
  In the lava fields of West Iceland, there are scattered attractions that aren’t widely known. For example, the Grábrók crater and Granni waterfall are located right beside Route 1, making for a convenient stop.
  If you extend your journey toward the Borgarfjörður area, you can visit the beautiful waterfalls Fládfoss and Barnafoss, as well as Europe’s largest hot spring, Deildartunguhver. Along the way, Reykholt Village is renowned as a saga landmark, celebrated for Iceland’s oldest hot spring and its medieval heritage.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Visit an Icelandic horse farm, explore the interior of a glacier, and more.
  
  Next, head toward Reykjavik.
  
  ★ Reykjavik Tour
  Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, is renowned as one of the cleanest, most environmentally friendly, and safest cities globally. The city is dotted with a charming old town, historic buildings, and a variety of museums—ideal for a relaxed exploration.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel or guesthouse.

• Day 9

  

  Reykjanes Peninsula

  After breakfast, head to the Reykjanes Peninsula.
  
  ★ Reykjanes Peninsula Tour
  Situated between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula offers a landscape of lunar-like lava fields that epitomizes Iceland. Here, you can enjoy a visit to the world-famous Blue Lagoon.
  
  Optional activities available include:
  Blue Lagoon spa, buggy tours, and more.
  
  After returning the rental car, you'll be transferred to the airport.
  On the way home.
  
  
  Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
  Accommodation:

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