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Prepare yourself to see Iceland the way it was meant to be seen, via the famous Ring Road. Over the course of 10 nights, you will make your way around the Island, stopping at well-known landmarks and dining on authentic Icelandic dishes. 

Start your adventure with a 3-night stay in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, where you will have the opportunity to visit the city’s top sights on a guided walking tour. During your stay in Reykjavik, you will also have time to visit the nearby world-famous Blue Lagoon, a relaxing and enchanting experience.

Your final day in the capital features a day tour of The Golden Circle - complete with visits to Þingvellir, the powerful Gullfoss Waterfall, and numerous local eateries. After exploring the Reykjavik area, you will head north and begin your loop along the Ring Road. The tour includes stays in Hellnar, Blönduós, Mývatn, Faskrúðsfjörður, and Hof and features a cave exploration tour of Lofthellir and a once-in-a-lifetime glacier hike. 

Explore powerful waterfalls, mouth-watering Icelandic cuisine, giant glaciers, stunning black beaches, and other-worldly landscapes as you make your way around this enchanting island.

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Included Unique Activities

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Hot Springs Tour

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Hot Springs Tour

Glacier Experience Starting At The Glacier

Glacier Experience Starting At The Glacier

Comfort Blue Lagoon Coach & Experience

Comfort Blue Lagoon Coach & Experience

Cave Exploration Lofthellir

Cave Exploration Lofthellir

Walk with a Viking

Walk with a Viking

Flybus Airport Transfer

Flybus Airport Transfer

Accommodation

3 Nights

Contemporary View Hotel

1 Night

Charming Country Hotel

1 Night

Peaceful New Hotel

2 Nights

Eco-Friendly Hotel

1 Night

Historic Coastal Hotel

1 Night

Perfect Nature Hotel

1 Night

Hotel Ranga

Transportation

  • Rental Car with Automatic Transmission

Dining Options Included

  • Icelandic Breakfast Served Daily

Points of Interest

Gerduberg Basalt Columns, Western Region

Kirkjufellsfoss, Western Region

Helgafell, Western Region

Akureyri, Northeastern Region

Godafoss Waterfall, Northeastern Region

Dettifoss Waterfall, Northeastern Region

Egilsstadir, Eastern Region

Fardagafoss, Eastern Region

Included Unique Experiences

  • Flybus Airport Transfer
  • Reykjavik Viking Walking Tour
  • Blue Lagoon Comfort Bus
  • Small Group Golden Circle Tour
  • Visit the Secret Lagoon
  • Cave Exploration
  • Glacier Experience

Tour highlights

  • Reykjavik City 
  • Gullfoss  - Marvel At the Breathtaking Waterfall
  • Djupalonssandur & Dritvik - Explore the Beautiful Pebbled Beaches
  • Krafla Lava Fields - Experience the Unique Active Volcanic Region 
  • Blue Lagoon - Visit the Country's Most Famous Geothermal Spa
  • Thingvellir - Walk Through the Rift Valley Between Two Continents
  • Kerid Crader - Visit the Striking Volcanic Crater Lake
  • Godafoss - See the “Waterfall Of the Gods”
  • Textile Museum Blonduos - Discover Homemade Icelandic Wool And Textile Creations
  • Lake MýVatn - Marvel at This Beautiful Lake
  • Dettifoss - Admire the Most Powerful Waterfall In Europe
  • Krysukvik Geothermal Area - Observe Active Hot Springs and Bubbling Mud Cauldrons
  • Dimmuborgir - Visit the Otherworldly Lava Fields & Formations
  • Diamond Beach - See Blue Ice Bergs Contrasting Sensationally Against the Volcanic Black Sand Beach

2023 LOW SEASON

Available Tour Dates

May

From $4,998 per person

2023 MID SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Sep, Oct

From $5,098 per person

2023 HIGH SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug

From $5,298 per person

2024 LOW SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Apr, May

From $5,178 per person

2024 MID SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Sep, Oct

From $5,258 per person

2024 HIGH SEASON

Available Tour Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug

From $5,448 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 10 Nights in Superior Icelandic Hotels

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • Icelandic Breakfast Served Daily

TRANSPORTATION

  • Rental Car with Automatic Transmission

INCLUDED UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Flybus Airport Transfer
  • Reykjavik Viking Walking Tour
  • Blue Lagoon Comfort Bus
  • Small Group Golden Circle Tour
  • Visit the Secret Lagoon
  • Glacier Experience

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reykjavik City 
  • Gullfoss  - Marvel At the Breathtaking Waterfall
  • Djupalonssandur & Dritvik - Explore the Beautiful Pebbled Beaches
  • Krafla Lava Fields - Experience the Unique Active Volcanic Region 
  • Blue Lagoon - Visit the Country's Most Famous Geothermal Spa
  • Thingvellir - Walk Through the Rift Valley Between Two Continents
  • Kerid Crader - Visit the Striking Volcanic Crater Lake
  • Godafoss - See the “Waterfall Of the Gods”
  • Textile Museum Blonduos - Discover Homemade Icelandic Wool And Textile Creations
  • Lake MýVatn - Marvel at This Beautiful Lake
  • Dettifoss - Admire the Most Powerful Waterfall In Europe
  • Krysukvik Geothermal Area - Observe Active Hot Springs and Bubbling Mud Cauldrons
  • Dimmuborgir - Visit the Otherworldly Lava Fields & Formations
  • Diamond Beach - See Blue Ice Bergs Contrasting Sensationally Against the Volcanic Black Sand Beach
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

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DeLane

Alabama

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Florida

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PA

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Tina and Pat

Michiagn

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Florida

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Arkansas

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Wisconsin

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