5-Day Guided Ring Road Iceland Tour from Reykjavik
5-Day Guided Ring Road Iceland Tour from Reykjavik
Join this 5-day guided adventure tour that takes you around Iceland via Route 1, which the locals call the Ring Road, to all the best-known wonders and some hidden pearls in an easy and uncrowded way. Accommodation for 4 nights with breakfast is included. During this tour, you will see all the best that Iceland has to offer!
You will visit many of the best-known tourist places in Iceland, but you will also stop at places which are our best-kept secrets, where you can avoid the crowds and discover places in Iceland to call your own. We help you create a personal and enjoyable experience.
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Seljalandsfoss
World's famous waterfall that can be fully encircled. It has a 60-meter (200ft) high drop of water and is located underneath Eyjafjallajokull glacier-volcano.
45 minutesGljufrabui Waterfalls
Sometimes called a "hidden waterfall", this smaller waterfall located in a cave is really worth seeing.
10 minutesSkogafoss
Next on the itinerary is Skogafoss – a classic waterfall that looks like it has been taken straight from a child's drawing. The single cascade of water is a show of true, raw power of nature that must be seen to be believed
30 minutesSolheimajokull Glacier
The main highlight of the day, however, will come when you stop at the Solheimajokull Glacier. During summer time (April-October) you will have the opportunity to spend an hour and a half hiking on the ice cap (3 hours in total with safety introduction), something you can do in very few places across the world. The beauty from atop the glacier is unreal and will stay with you for life.
3 hoursReynisfjara Beach
Then it is on to Reynisfjara, a black sand beach nestling under Mt. Reynisfjall. Black basalt has been shaped into amazing different formations, most notably the famous Reynisdrangar. Beware the might of the Atlantic Ocean which looms with its powerful waves while admiring lava formations located close to the shore.
30 minutesVik
For lunch you will stop at Vík - charming village on the south coast with magnificent view over the Black Beach.
45 minutesEldhraun Lava Field
Day 2: Glacier Lagoon and East Fjords
Jokulsarlon
On day two, you will better explore Iceland’s incredible East Coast, starting from visit at the Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon, which many consider to be Iceland’s most beautiful spot. In the winter time (November-March) you can jump on the superjeep to explore natural Blue Ice Cave, while during summer (May-October) board for the amphibian boat tour among floating icebergs.
2 hoursFellsfjara
Fellsfjara is called Diamond Beach by tourists and locals alike. Watching icebergs cruise through the water, and seeing where they wash up on the black sand beach, is nothing but mesmerising.
20 minutesVestrahorn
Incredible mountain Vestrahorn is one of the best spots for photos in Iceland
30 minutesDjupivogur
The tour continues along the dramatic east coast boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks which contrast with inland fertile farmlands. Natural harbors mean picture-postcard fishing villages and seemingly never-ending roads cross the region, providing beautiful sweeping views with steep mountains towering just behind the houses. One of the visited settlements is Djupivogur, located in Berufjordur – long and narrow fjord rich in birdlife. This charming fishing village had a long trading history dating back to the 16th century. In present days, the local harbour serves only fishermen, but you can still catch the spirit of this place while talking a short walk around the port buildings – including Langabud, an old trading station built in 1790.
1 hourStudlagil canyon
Day 3: Lake Myvatn Area & Waterfalls
40 minutesLake Myvatn
This incredible place has more than just serene stretches of water; expect to see fascinating geothermal areas, impressive lava formations, and a huge wealth of unique birdlife. You will visit the dark rocky fortress of Dimmuborgir, with its stunning geology; a hot spring cave called Grjótagjá, an ancient bathing spot; the power plant Krafla and the Hverir geothermal area.
4 hoursDettifoss Waterfall
Magnificent Dettifoss is Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Before jumping back on the bus, we will take you on the short hike to admire another waterfall called Sellfoss. These places are visited only during summer months (Apr-Oct)
1 hour 30 minutesMyvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
Take a deep plunge into silky, blue waters reach in minerals, that will make you skin smooth and relaxed. Simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings of lake Mývatn – the fourth largest lake in the country.
1 hour 30 minutesGodafoss
Day 4: Whale watching and North Coast
45 minutesAkureyri
The day starts from Akureyri - the capital of the North. This small, remote city is located in a stunning, deep fjord. The city center is located next to the harbor, where one will find both modern architecture, historical wooden houses and Akureyri church located on the hill serving as a viewing point at the same time.
30 minutesDalvik
The day continues by going to the north coastline heading to Dalvík – a small fishing village where you will go for a whale-watching boat tour that takes around 3 hours and the chances to see the huge mammals playing in the sea are very positive in this area of Iceland.
3 hoursHvitserkur
Hvítserkur is a unique formation and a great place for photos
30 minutesKolugljufur Waterfall
Day 5: West Iceland, Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Hot Springs
30 minutesDeildartunguhver Thermal Spring
Take in the sights at Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, providing 180 liters per second of 100°C hot water! Thread the path carefully while watching and hearing the powerful energy of the hot spring at work.
20 minutesSnorralaug
Next you will stop at Reykholt historic site. There you can learn a little bit about history of Iceland and see Snorralaug – small hot spring used by local people since the 12th century. This place was first mentioned in medieval writings of Snorri Sturluson - the famous Icelandic poet and politician who used to bath there.
20 minutesHraunfossar
You will see the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls spread at a distance of around 900 m. The waters flow out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field that was formed around 1000 years ago during a massive eruption of volcano lying under a Langjökull glacier. Hraunfossar are very often called “Lava Waterfalls”. Rivulets streaming from the lava field create one of the most breath-taking views in Iceland.
30 minutesBarnafoss
Just a few meters away from Hraunfossar you will find another interesting waterfall – Barnafoss. Its name, “the waterfall of the children,” comes from an accident tale which is said to have taken place here in a previous century. There was a natural stone bridge over the waterfall, and two children from a nearby farm fell to their deaths crossing the river on the bridge. Afterwards, the grief-stricken mother had the bridge destroyed.
30 minutesViðgelmir
The highlight of the tour is a visit to a colorful Vidgelmir Lava Cave. Just shy of 1600 meters, the cave features amazing colors and lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. During this 1,5-hour long expedition you will have a chance to see one of the largest lava caves in Iceland with its stunning lava stalactites and stalagmites. The area surrounding the entrance to the cave will allow you to realize how powerful eruptions of volcano can be.
1 hour 30 minutesHusafell
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Reykjavik
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation for 4 nights in a hotel in double rooms with a bathroom attached
- Onboard Wi-Fi and USB chargers
- Whale watching boat tour
- Entrance to the Green Lagoon natural baths
- Blue Ice Cave visit with all safety gear provided (November-March)
- Glacier hike with all safety gear provided (April-October)
- Amphibian Boat Tour at Jökulsárlón (May-October)
- Entry to Vidgelmir Lava Cave
- 4x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Solheimajokull Glacier
- Entry/Admission - Seljalandsfoss
- Entry/Admission - Skogafoss
- Entry/Admission - Vestrahorn
- Entry/Admission - Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner – we make scheduled stops so that guests can order food during the tour
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour is operated under all weather conditions: Please bring warm, wind & waterproof clothes
- Good hiking boots are mandatory
- This tour typically returns to Reykjavik on Day 5 at around 7 PM
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.