5-Day Guided Ring Road Tour – Explore the Circle of Iceland
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Availability
May-Oct
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DURATION
5 Days
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Difficulty
Very Easy
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Pickup
Included
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Minimum Age
5 Years
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Price
ISK 229.900
Tour Highlights:
- Travel Iceland’s famous Ring Road in 5 days
- Explore the South Coast, Eastfjords, North Iceland & West Iceland
- See Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach
- Discover the volcanic landscapes around Lake Mývatn
- Visit iconic waterfalls including Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Dettifoss & Goðafoss
- Explore Akureyri & the Tröllaskagi Peninsula
- Discover the Silver Circle
- Explore underground at Viðgelmir Lava Cave
- Optional geothermal bathing, glacier lagoon boat tour & whale watching
Included:
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Minibus transportation throughout the tour
- Pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík
- 4 nights accommodation in a double/twin room
- Private bathroom
- Breakfast each morning
- Entry to the Geothermal Park
- Geothermal bread tasting
- Entry to Sturlureykir Horse Farm
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- USB chargers onboard
5-Day Ring Road Tour Iceland
Discover the incredible variety of Iceland on this 5-Day Ring Road Tour in Iceland. Travel around the country with a professional guide and experience waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, geothermal areas and remote coastal scenery.
Starting and ending in Reykjavík, the journey follows Iceland’s famous Ring Road through the South Coast, East Iceland, Lake Mývatn and North Iceland before finishing with the Silver Circle and Viðgelmir Lava Cave in West Iceland.
Along the way, visit unforgettable attractions including Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss, Akureyri, Hraunfossar and many more.
Explore Iceland Beyond Reykjavík
Travelling by minibus allows you to experience much more than a traditional day tour. Over five days, discover famous landmarks as well as quieter locations across South, East, North and West Iceland.
Optional activities are also available during the journey, including geothermal bathing, a glacier lagoon boat tour and whale watching.
Accommodation & Guided Travel Included
The tour includes four nights of accommodation in a double or twin room with a private bathroom and breakfast.
You will travel with a professional English-speaking guide, and pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík are included.
If you are travelling alone, a Single Room Supplement is mandatory.
Overall, this 5-Day Ring Road Tour in Iceland is an excellent choice for travellers who want to experience Iceland’s diverse landscapes and many of its greatest natural attractions in one guided adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes guided minibus travel, Reykjavík pickup and drop-off, 4 nights of accommodation with private bathrooms, breakfast, Geothermal Park admission, geothermal bread tasting and entry to Sturlureykir Horse Farm.
The journey explores the South Coast, East Iceland, Lake Mývatn, North Iceland, Tröllaskagi and the Silver Circle in West Iceland, before returning to Reykjavík.
Yes. Four nights of accommodation in double or twin rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast are included. Solo travellers must book a Single Room Supplement.
No. Activities such as the Jökulsárlón boat tour, Vök Floating Pools, Forest Lagoon and whale watching can be booked separately.
The itinerary for this Option B tour includes a visit to Viðgelmir Lava Cave as part of the Silver Circle day.
Our trusted partners Nicetravel are the tour operator of this tour.
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Important Information
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Pickup takes place between 08:30 and 09:00 from selected locations in Reykjavík
- Please be ready at your pickup location from 08:30
- The tour typically returns to Reykjavík at approximately 19:30 on Day 5
- Accommodation includes a double or twin room with a private bathroom and breakfast
- Solo travellers must book a Single Room Supplement
- Lunch and dinner are not included. Scheduled stops are made where you can buy meals
- Optional activities are not included unless booked separately
- Optional activities may be cancelled due to weather or safety conditions. If this happens, an alternative may be offered when possible and the applicable refund or price difference will be arranged
Optional Activities
- Jökulsárlón Amphibious Boat Tour
- Vök Floating Pools
- Forest Lagoon
- Whale Watching Boat Tour
What to Bring
- Warm clothing
- Windproof and waterproof outer layers
- Good hiking shoes
- Camera
- Clothing suitable for changing Icelandic weather
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
Day 1 – South Coast of Iceland
Start your 5-Day Ring Road Tour in Iceland with pickup in Reykjavík between 08:30 and 09:00.
Travel south to Hveragerði, where geothermal activity powers the surrounding landscape. Visit the Geothermal Park, taste geothermal rye bread and see the Eilífur geyser.
Continue along the South Coast to Seljalandsfoss, where a pathway leads behind the waterfall when conditions allow. Nearby, discover the hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall before travelling onwards to powerful Skógafoss.
Next, explore the dramatic coastline around Dyrhólaey and visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, famous for its basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
After a stop in Vík, continue east towards Svínafellsjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, before settling in for your first night in Southeast Iceland.
Day 2 – Jökulsárlón & East Iceland
Begin the day at spectacular Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where icebergs break away from Vatnajökull and drift through the lagoon.
Nearby, visit Diamond Beach, where pieces of glacial ice can wash onto the black volcanic shore.
Continue to Vestrahorn Mountain before travelling through the dramatic Eastfjords. Enjoy views of narrow fjords, steep mountains and remote fishing villages along the way.
Stop at Djúpivogur before continuing to Egilsstaðir for the night.
Optional activities: Jökulsárlón Amphibious Boat Tour and Vök Floating Pools.
Day 3 – Lake Mývatn & Waterfalls
Head north and discover the striking basalt landscape of Stuðlagil Canyon.
Continue towards Lake Mývatn, an area shaped by volcanic and geothermal activity. Explore highlights including Hverir, Grjótagjá, Dimmuborgir and the Krafla area.
Experience the power of Dettifoss, followed by a short hike to nearby Selfoss waterfall.
Finish your sightseeing at beautiful Goðafoss, the Waterfall of the Gods.
Optional activity: Forest Lagoon geothermal spa.
Day 4 – Akureyri & North Iceland
Start in Akureyri, known as the Capital of North Iceland, before travelling into the mountains and coastal scenery of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula.
Visit the historic fishing village of Siglufjörður, where there will be time for lunch.
Continue to Hofsós, known for its coastal setting and basalt formations, before heading south towards Kolugljúfur Canyon and its impressive waterfall.
Optional activity: Approximately 3-hour whale watching boat tour.
Day 5 – Silver Circle & Viðgelmir Lava Cave
Spend your final day exploring the Silver Circle in West Iceland.
Visit Deildartunguhver, one of Iceland’s powerful geothermal springs, before discovering Glanni Waterfall.
Continue to Hraunfossar, where countless streams of water emerge through the Hallmundarhraun lava field, and nearby Barnafoss.
Then head underground at Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Explore one of Iceland’s largest lava caves and discover the formations created by ancient volcanic activity.
Visit Húsafell, surrounded by woodland, lava landscapes and natural springs, before beginning the journey back to Reykjavík.
The tour typically returns to Reykjavík at approximately 19:30 on Day 5.
