6-Day Around Iceland Ring Road Tour from Reykjavik
About this activity
Highlights
- Complete Iceland Ring Road in 6 days
- Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss
- South Coast waterfalls & Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach
- Vatnajökull National Park, glacier hike (summer) or ice cave (winter)
- Wilderness Center experience & historic farmhouse stay
- Lake Mývatn geothermal area & Goðafoss waterfall
- North Iceland coastal villages & optional whale watching
- West Iceland: Hraunfossar waterfalls & hot springs
- Icelandic horse farm visit
- Northern Lights viewing (seasonal)
- Geothermal lagoon experience (optional)
Full description
Experience the Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Continue along the South Coast to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and the black sand beach at Reynisfjara.
Explore Vatnajökull National Park and witness the breathtaking Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Journey through the remote Eastfjords and visit the unique Wilderness Center before heading north to Lake Mývatn, geothermal landscapes, and Goðafoss waterfall.
In North Iceland, enjoy optional whale watching and explore scenic coastal villages before returning via West Iceland’s historic and geothermal sites.
This all-in-one adventure includes accommodation, transport, and daily guided experiences, making it the ultimate way to experience Iceland in one trip.
Included / Excluded
- Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- 5 nights accommodation with private bathroom
- Breakfast each day at the accommodation
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Guided transport in minibus
- Free WiFi onboard
- Activities at Wilderness Center
- Glacier hike or ice cave (Adventure package)
- Whale watching (Adventure package)
- Lunch and dinner
- Optional geothermal spa entry (e.g. Mývatn Nature Baths / Forest Lagoon)
- Personal expenses
- Optional upgrades and add-ons
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Choose between Standard (sightseeing only) and Adventure (includes glacier hike/ice cave + whale watching) packages
- Activity type depends on season: glacier hike (Apr–Oct) or ice cave (Oct–Apr)
- Optional geothermal lagoon visit is not included and must be paid separately
- Solo travelers must book a single supplement or share with another traveler
Know before you go
- Tour duration is 6 days with 5 nights in hotels (private bathrooms, breakfast included)
- Bring warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy shoes for changing weather conditions
- Glacier hike (Apr–Oct) or ice cave (Oct–Apr) and whale watching are Adventure package only
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!