Year round, Hunt the Midnight Sun in the Summer and the Northern Lights in the Winter.
See the best of Iceland in the shortest possible time on this guided circle tour around the island. Travel on Iceland’s ring road and discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes: volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, glacier lagoon and waterfalls. Enjoy a leisurely group tour on Iceland’s ring road, combining nature, soft adventure, and cultural experiences. During the tour, two evenings include Northern Lights Academy (from September to mid-April).
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from September to mid-April.
Upon arrival in Iceland take the Flybus* shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.
Overnight location: Reykjavik
Meals Included: none
Morning departure from Reykjavík with the local tour guide and the exciting circle tour begins. Travel west along the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri.
Overnight location: Akureyri
Meals Included: B
In the morning, explore the town of Akureyri, often referred to as the capital of North Iceland. Enjoy and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord. From April-October, there are optional whale watching tours available from 09:00-12:00 am. In the afternoon, travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from September to mid-April.
Overnight location: Lake Mývatn area
Meals Included: B
After breakfast enjoy a walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, “the dark castles. Look out for “the trolls” who are said to live there! In the afternoon, visit Námaskarð hot springs with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surroundings to East Iceland. From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.
Overnight location: Egilsstadir town in the East
Meals Included: B
It’s a day to admire the dramatic East fjords with its stunning landscape and tiny fishing villages including a visit to an attractive stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon, see Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier.
Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Overnight location: in the South East
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast the coach tour continues with the first excitement of the day when making a stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Explore the extraordinary site where you might see seals swimming in arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through September. You can walk on the so-called Diamond Beach across the street, where large icebergs get stranded. Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and get a glimpse at Europe’s second-largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier.
In the afternoon, a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava! Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. An exciting trail goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet!
Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
Overnight location: South Coast
Meals Included: B
Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, “the Churn”, which erupts at 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls “, a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we will take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world’s northernmost capital.
Overnight location: Reykjavik
Meals included: B
Individual transfers with FlyBus* shuttle from Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport.
Meals included: Breakfast
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| Month | Single Room | Double Room |
|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | £ 2,845.- | £ 2,270.- |
| November - December 2023 | £ 2,615.- | £ 2,110.- |
| January - April 2024 | £ 2,745- | £ 2,215.- |
| May 2024 | £ 3,205.- | £ 2,550.- |
| June - August 2024 | £ 4,220.- | £ 3,130.- |
| September 2024 | £ 4,320.- | £ 3,235.- |
High Season: 01.05. - 31.10.
Low Season: 01.11. - 30.04.
You can request the holiday you would like to book, and we will check the availability and contact you via e-mail within 48 hours to confirm the availability.
Prices may change according to availability.
Tour code: 0316