8-Day Summer Ring Route of Iceland with Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Reykjavik

About this activity

This 8-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 to West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula and find some hidden gems and locations to experience, such as Kirkjufell mountain, lava pillars, a white beach and waterfalls.

While you enjoy this versatile tour you will be able to book extra tours and activities along the way to make your experience even more special, such as horse riding, Vök baths and lava caving.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 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: Breakfast
Included: Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
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: Vidgelmir Lava Cave (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 Thingvellir National Park
Geysir

30 min

Visit Geysir Geothermal Area
Gullfoss Falls

30 min

Visit Gullfoss Waterfall

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

Day 2 · The South Coast and Ice Caving

Seljalandsfoss waterfall

30 min

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

Enter a stunning ice cave, and be amazed by the breathtaking surroundings!
Dyrholaey

30 min

Visit the "island" of Dyrholaey

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

Day 3 · The South-East & Glacier Hike

Skaftafell

3 hours

Visit the national park of Skaftafell and do a glacier hike on the largest glacier in Iceland
Jokulsarlon

1 h 30 min

Visit Jokulsarlon the Glacier Lagoon and enjoy a boat ride among the icebergs.
Fellsfjara

30 min

Visit the Diamond Beach where the icebergs roll around on the black sand

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

Day 4 · The Eastfjords

Lagarfljot

30 min

Visit the lake in the east
Hallormsstadur

Passing by

Go by the forest of the east
Eggin i Gledivik

20 min

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

2 hours Admission not included

Optional Horse back riding at Egilstadir, the biggest town in East of Iceland.
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 a private bath and breakfast included

Day 5 · The North-East of Iceland

Dettifoss Waterfall

30 min

Visit the most powerful waterfall in Iceland
Stop 2

30 min

Visit the Námaskarð Geothermal Area
Lake Myvatn

30 min

Visit the Myvatn area
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

30 min

Visit Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Godafoss

30 min

Visit Godafoss Waterfalls

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

Day 6 · North Iceland

Akureyri

one hour

Check the charming town of Akureyri
Stop 2

3 hours Admission not included

Optional Extra whale watching tour

We will also visit a small farm called Kaffi Ku on this day

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

Day 7 · Snæfellsnes Peninsula In-Depth

Djupalonssandur Beach

30 min

Visit the beach Djupalonssandur
Ytri Tunga Beach

30 min

Visit Ytri-Tunga beach to hopefully see some seals
Budakirkja

30 min

Visit the Black Church at Búðir
Arnarstapi

30 min

Visit the small village of Arnarstapi
Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

30 min

Check out the amazing cliffs Lóndrangar
Kirkjufell Mountain

30 min

Visit the most photographed mountain in Iceland
Kirkjufellsfoss

30 min

Visit the waterfall with the amazing mountain views

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

Day 8 · West Iceland

Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

30 min Admission included

Visit the Geothermal area
Hraunfossar

30 min

Check out the amazing waterfalls in the lava landscape
Stop 3

30 min

Visit the small waterfall
Stop 4

one hour

Optional to go on a adventure to a nature lava cave - Vidgelmir Lava Cave (The ticket for Lava cave tour is not included)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Ion Adventure Hotel
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Storm Hotel by Keahotels
Fosshotel Raudara
Thingholt By Center Hotels
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments
City Center Hotel
Midgardur By Center Hotels
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

and 36 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.