6-Day Summer Ring Route of Iceland Small-Group Tour, Reykjavik

About this activity

This 6-day tour takes you to the must see Golden Circle route with all its amazing sites. You will see the unbeatable Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir National Park. Next you will be heading to the much talked about South Coast, where you will explore the unique black sand beach, Reynisfjara and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. After exploring the Eastfjords, Lake Mývatn awaits with its unique surroundings, you will explore Dimmuborgir lava pillars and then carry on the journey to the capital of the North, Akureyri. From there you will head down south to the capital.

While you enjoy this versatile tour you will have some included activities, like ice cave. glacier hike, boat tour in Jokulsarlon, and whale watching; you will also be able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special, such as horseback riding, visiting VÖK baths hot springs.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Troll Expeditions

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Katla ice cave
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: 5 Night Accommodation
Included: English Speaking Guide
Included: Breakfast
Included: Glacier Hike incl. Safety Equipment
Included: Hauganes Whale Watching Tour

Not included

Not included: Lunch and dinner
Not included: Horseback Riding (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
Not included: VÖK Baths (contact the Tour Operator to add this Extra)
Not included: Hiking Boots Rental (4,000 ISK)
Not included: Waterproof Jacket Rental (3,000 ISK)
Not included: Waterproof Pants Rental (3,000 ISK)
Not included: Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Not included: Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Not included: Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Not included: Luggage Storage (3,000 ISK)
Not included: Boat tour in Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon

Itinerary

Day 1 · The Golden Circle

Thingvellir National Park

30 min Admission included

Visit the National park of Þingvellir
Geysir

30 min

Visit the Geothermal area of Geysir
Gullfoss Falls

30 min

Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the second most powerful waterfall in Iceland

Overnight in the Golden circle area in a 3 star hotel with a private bathroom and breakfast included

Day 2 · The South Coast & Ice Caving

Seljalandsfoss

30 min Admission included

Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Skogafoss

30 min

Visit Skogafoss Waterfall
Reynisfjara Beach

30 min

Visit Reynisfjara the Black Sand Beach
Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur

3 hours Admission included

Join our amazing the Katla ice cave tour, included in the price, and feel like on another plant!
Dyrholaey

30 min

Visit Dyrholaey "island"

Overnight in Vík in a 3 star hotel with private bath and breakfast included

Day 3 · Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Skaftafell National Park

30 min

Visit Skaftafell national park and join a glacier hike on the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull.
Jokulsarlon

30 min

Visit the beautiful glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón and join a boat ride among the icebergs.
Diamond Beach

30 min

See the ice bergs on the black sand beach

Overnight in the Höfn area in a 3 star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast included

Day 4 · The East Fjords

Lagarfljot

20 min

Visit the lake of Lagarfljot
Hallormsstadur

Passing by

The forest of the east
Eggin i Gledivik

20 min Admission not included

We will visit a famous outdoor art work by Sigurdur Gudmundsson. The Eggs in Gledivik.
Stop 4

one hour Admission not included

Optional Horse riding tour can also add to your tour.
Stop 5

1 h 30 min Admission not included

You can add the extra activity of Vok Bath hot spring, to soak in the warm waters and relax

Overnight in the Egilsstaðir area in a 3 star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast included

Day 5 · The North-East of Iceland

Lake Myvatn

30 min

Visit the Myvatn area
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

30 min

Visit Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Stop 3

30 min

Visit Námaskarð Geothermal Area
Dettifoss Waterfall

30 min

Visit the most powerful waterfall in Iceland
Godafoss

30 min

Visit Godafoss Waterfalls

Overnight in Akureyri in a 3 star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast included

Day 6 · North Iceland and back to the City

Akureyri

one hour

Check out the small town of Akureyri
Stop 2

3 hours Admission included

Optional Extra whale watching tour

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Tower Suites Reykjavik
Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Hotel Eyja
Fosshotel Baron
Hotel Reykjavik Grand
Hilton Reykjavik
Hotel Cabin

and 43 more pickup points

Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location.

Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).

For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.

Using your ticket

Pick up starts at 8:00 and might take 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected location.

Due to traffic regulations, we can't stop at all hotel entrances downtown, so please read carefully if you will be picked up at your hotel or at the nearest designated Bus Stop (usually no further than a couple of mins walk).

For walking distance to bus stops, please check busstop.is.