8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: Flexible
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    02:00 PM
  • Return Details :
    Thank you for booking the 8 day around Iceland tour. We look forward to seeing you in Iceland.  Please make sure to reach out to the operator (info@adventures.is) after booking to make sure that the.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Want to make the most of your visit to Iceland? Then this is the tour for you. Travel the popular Icelandic Ring Road and see all that this land of fire and ice has to offer in just 8 days. Make unforgettable memories as you experience shimmering glaciers, spouting geysers, breathtaking waterfalls, glacier lagoon, Whale watching and so much more. Your first and last nights are spent in Reykjavik offering you the chance to explore the capital of this beautiful island on your own.

Inclusions

  • Whale watching in Dalvk
  • Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier
  • Guided minibus tour
  • Small group guarantee
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel room with bathroom & breakfast for 7 nights
  • Free wi-fi on board
  • Hengifoss Waterfall Hike

Exclusions

  • Entrance fee to Mvatn Nature Baths (Optional extra)
  • Whale Watching Rhib Boat upgrade (Optional extra)
  • Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels)
  • Single room fee (Optional)

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age: 8

From late summer to April there can be a chance to see the Northern Lights painting the sky with vivid swirls of colour.

In winter we can include an ice cave visit as well as a glacier hike.

What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.

This tour includes a shared room. If you are a solo traveler and do not wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender then you can upgrade to a single room by contacting the operator directly after booking.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 26-Jul-2023

    Our tour package included 2 nights hotel stay before and after the tour. The hotels we stayed in all had their own personalities and ambience. They were clean and the amenities were sufficient for our nightly stay. I just wished that our before and after hotel was located closer to downtown Reykjavik. Our guide was very patient and went out of his way to accommodate the group's needs. Considering that he's only been with the company for about six months, he had done an excellent job showing us around. I'm sure with more in depth training, he'll be able to expound more on the history of all the wonderful sights along the way. We were able to see and do so much in those six days. The amazing sights and experiences cannot be beat!

  • 11-Jul-2023

    We just spent 6 fantastic days with a terrific guide, Svava, who took us not just to some of the most known spots, but who also kept the trip dynamic. Svava showed the deepest knowledge on a variety of topics around Iceland, from ancient History to geology and culture.

  • 08-Jul-2023

    The amazing diversity of Icelandic geography, history and culture expertly explored. Also sharing this with an excellent driver guide and fellow mini bus tour participants. The driver guide Krzysztof ( Christopher) was very enthusiastic in his praise for Icelandic life and culture which showed in his commentary and attempt to show as much of his adopted country as possible. The life of a driver guide is not easy over 6 nights but he responded well to any weather or other hurdles that appeared. I have travelled extensively throughout the world and can honestly state that this tour was a standout.

  • 07-Jul-2023

    We completed the 8 Day -Ultimate Iceland Highlight Hitter tour conducted by Arctic Adventures a week back. It’s a combination of 6 Days - Around Iceland Adventure by Arctic Adventures, 1-day Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Kirkjufell Small Group Tour by Your Day Tours and 1-day Landmannalaugar Safari Super Jeep Tour. Though a telephone number was provided, it was not cost effective to call them from India notwithstanding the time difference. Even though I requested for a WhatsApp contact, it was not provided. Even after reaching Reykjavik, as I didn’t have international roaming or a local number, I had to depend on the hotel reception to contact their office. There were several occasions we had to necessarily contact them and it was not at all easy. Once we finish the day’s tour and try to contact them, their office is closed and there is no one to contact. The driver cum guide said other booking matters had to be taken up directly with the office. Hence, communicating with them was always an issue. We were the last to get in the vehicle, however, we got two seats in the middle row. I found three elderly ladies in the back row and they were seated there for the entire tour. I have seen some reputed operators rotating the seats everyday so that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the front row and the comfortable areas of the vehicle. The van was crammed with 18 passengers and needless to say that it was not at all a comfortable vehicle, especially for the back seat riders. When I requested for the day-to-day itinerary, I was informed that it’s the same itinerary shown in the company website. Hence, I had to check the website every day for the day’s activities. I found that some of my fellow travellers who booked the tour through another agency had their printed itinerary with them. Reputed operators provide a print out of the day-to-day activities along with their historic significance and other particulars at the beginning of the tour. Our luggage was put in a trailer and the driver used to load and unload the luggage from that trailer each day. At few places, our accommodation was upstairs and we had to carry the luggage upstairs, which was really hard, especially for aged people. The itinerary was a great mix of awe-inspiring waterfalls, glaciers, beaches, volcanic craters, lakes, hot springs and activities like hiking including glaciers, whale watching and hot spring baths. The days were tight with lot of activities; however, it was well worth. The tour covered major waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Gullfoss and Dettifoss, besides many other small falls. Other major attractions were Geysir, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vík Coastal Village, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Vatnajökull Glacier Hike, Mývatn, Akureyri and Dalvík, Whale Watching Tour, Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Arnarstapi Fishing Village, Mt. Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur Pebble Beach etc. The Glacier hike was only for a small distance as the group was mostly ladies including a few aged. However, it was good enough to get a feel of the glaciers. The pickaxe was only a gadget to make photos with and the walk making it look like we were ice climbing. Whale watching was not that great as we saw only a few whales, that too very far. Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Kirkjufell was good, but day 7 guide was not that effective in communicating. Besides, he dropped us at the wrong Foss hotel, despite showing him the address of the hotel, from where we had to take a cab to our actual hotel. Day 8 Jeep tour was interesting and driver Martin was excellent. He made the journey enjoyable and was well versed with the attractions. Hotels were not always those mentioned in the itinerary, but the operator can always take refuge under the clause “or similar”. Day 4 accommodation was in some wilderness camp, which was below par and the dinner cost was too expensive for that type of place and the type of dinner served. Ronan, our driver cum guide was incredibly knowledgeable about all the touristic attractions, and its historic significance. He is clearly passionate about the attractions he showed us and goes above and beyond to gain and share his knowledge of them. His competence was perceived as extremely professional and we want to share our great thanks for making the tour so enjoyable. Overall, we had a superb holiday in Iceland, thanks to Ronan who made it wonderful. The itinerary suggested was great– all sightseeing recommendations were very well chosen and we loved it.

  • 28-Jun-2023

    What a great journey around Iceland. We were a group of 17 in a smallish minivan so it was a bit cramped but that didn't spoil the incredible experiences we had. We saw all the highlights from amazing waterfalls, lava fields, volcanoes and walked around craters, glacier hike and the beautiful glacier lagoon, geothermal springs, horse farm, locations from Game of Thrones, puffin viewing and whale watching. Our guide, David, was phenomenal. His knowledge of the country, its mythology, its history, the backroads was incredible but he was also a brilliant storyteller with a great sense of humour. He really made the tour extra enjoyable. Accommodation was quite varied - from impressive hotels to small cabins to a wilderness centre to dormitory style but all were clean and comfortable. The last 2 days are day trips to the West Coast and Landmannalaugar which were great but we were with different guides and different people. It is a full on tour, on the move constantly, but it was terrific.

  • 24-Jun-2023

    What an incredible tour! Our guide Vjeran was by far the best guide I’ve ever had on a tour, anywhere. His knowledge was superhuman, his enthusiasm and passion for Iceland was contagious and he took great care of us. I could not say enough about how wonderful he is and how great the tour was. We saw so many things during our time. This country is so special and spectacular in so many ways. What an experience!

  • 19-Jun-2023

    Short of time, not much variety of activities to do.. the driver William was good n experienced... calm n steady. Accommodation was good, I loved the hotel at Wilderness Centre although it was really isolated from the world.. so homely with home made meals. Sights were beautiful. What I didn't like on this trip is the trailer that contained our luggage. At the end of each day when I take it out of the trailer, its SUPER dusty with so much scratches... had to throw it away after the trip.

  • 06-Jun-2023

    Tours are well planned with a lot of sightseeing and activity built in to the daily schedule. Small group experience is nice. Most of the hotels on the tour are good choices but a few need renovations and better facilities. More information and confirmations 48-72 hours prior to pick up on the first day would be useful. Tour experience very much depends on your guide.

  • 01-Jun-2023

    Awesome tour!! We saw the most amazing unique sights. The landscape is unreal. Carl was great and very informative, often taking us to hidden sights you wouldn’t know about without a guide. Their cabins along the way are really nice with great food. Go see Iceland and use this company as your tour guide!

  • 21-May-2023

    An amazing trip! Ronan was very knowledgeable and showed the group many hidden gems. He did a great job staying on schedule and even surprising us with extra little hidden stops and views. He knows all the ins and outs of the island and made sure everything went smoothly.

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