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ICELAND CIRCLE DRIVE ADVENTURE

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ICELAND

SINGLE-COUNTRY TOUR

From AED

Premium Tour

7 Nights / 8 Days Tour

September till April

Semi-Private Tours

Europe, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Schengen Europe

(SGT-35053120-IL)

Reykjavik, Borgarnes, Akureyri, Mývatn, Egilsstaðir, Vik

This 8-day self-drive journey around Iceland’s ring road combines dramatic natural landscapes with cultural highlights. Starting in Reykjavik, the route leads through fjords, volcanoes, and mountain passes to Akureyri and the geological wonders of Lake Mývatn. You’ll explore lava fields, hot springs, fishing villages, and the immense Vatnajökull National Park. Highlights include Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, black-sand shores, and the famous Golden Circle. Depending on the season, you may witness the Northern Lights in winter or enjoy the endless daylight of summer.

Making memories since 2002 !

Day 01: REYKJAVIK

  • Private transfer from Keflavik airport to your hotel in Reykjavik.

  • Free time to explore the capital city.

  • Overnight in Reykjavik.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 02: REYKJAVIK, HVALFJÖRÐUR, BORGARNES, AKUREYRI

  • Collect your self-drive vehicle and begin the journey.

  • Drive west along Hvalfjörður Fjord and stop at Borgarnes.

  • Hike the Grábrók volcano crater surrounded by lava fields.

  • Visit Glaumbær turf house farm and folk museum.

  • Continue through fjords and mountain passes to Akureyri.

  • Explore Akureyri town at leisure.

  • Overnight in Akureyri.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 03: AKUREYRI, GOÐAFOSS, LAKE MÝVATN

  • Explore Akureyri with views over Eyjafjörður Fjord.

  • Optional: Whale-watching tour (April–October).

  • Visit Goðafoss, “Waterfall of the Gods.”

  • Explore Lake Mývatn’s lava formations, pseudo-craters, and tephra cones.

  • Relax at Mývatn Nature Baths with stunning views.

  • Evening possibility of Northern Lights (September–April).

  • Overnight in Mývatn.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 04: DIMMUBORGIR, NÁMASKARÐ, EGILSSTAÐIR

  • Walk through the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir, “dark castles.”

  • Visit the bubbling mud pools and steaming vents of Námaskarð.

  • Drive through uninhabited highlands and lunar-like landscapes.

  • Seasonal detour to Dettifoss waterfall (June–August).

  • Overnight in Egilsstaðir.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 05: EAST FJORDS, VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK

  • Drive through dramatic East Fjords and small fishing villages.

  • Stop at a stone and mineral collection.

  • Continue to Vatnajökull National Park, Europe’s largest glacier.

  • Optional: Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

  • Evening possibility of Northern Lights (September–April).

  • Overnight in Southeast Iceland.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 06: JÖKULSÁRLÓN, DIAMOND BEACH, SOUTH COAST, REYKJAVIK

  • Visit Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon with floating icebergs.

  • Seasonal: Boat ride among icebergs (May–September).

  • Walk along Diamond Beach where icebergs wash ashore.

  • Drive across Eldhraun lava fields and the southern plains.

  • Experience the Icelandic Lava Show in Vik.

  • Visit Reynisfjara black-sand beach, Skógafoss, and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls.

  • Return to Reykjavik via Thingvellir National Park.

  • Optional: Northern Lights evening tour (September–April).

  • Overnight in Reykjavik.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 07: GOLDEN CIRCLE, THINGVELLIR, REYKJAVIK

  • Visit Friðheimar farm for Icelandic horses and greenhouse visit.

  • See Strokkur geyser erupt at Geysir geothermal fields.

  • Admire Gullfoss, Iceland’s famous “Golden Waterfall.”

  • Explore Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Optional: Northern Lights evening tour (September–April).

  • Overnight in Reykjavik.

  • Meals: Breakfast


Day 08: REYKJAVIK, KEFLAVIK AIRPORT

  • Transfer from Reykjavik to Keflavik airport by Flybus shuttle.

  • Meals: Breakfast

GET IN TOUCH

INDICATIVE PACKAGE PRICES

On Request

Package pricing is influenced by several factors, including the number of travelers, selected hotel category, chosen travel dates, and availability at the time of booking.

INDICATIVE HOTELS

INCLUSIONS

  • 7 nights accommodation in hotels as per itinerary (Reykjavik, Akureyri, Mývatn, Egilsstaðir, Selfoss, Reykjavik).

  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.

  • Private transfer from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik accommodation on arrival.

  • Flybus shuttle transfer from Reykjavik accommodation to Keflavik airport on departure.

  • Self-drive vehicle for the duration of the tour.

  • Guided itinerary with suggested highlights and stops.

  • Entrance to Mývatn Nature Baths.

  • Icelandic Lava Show experience in Vik.

  • Amphibian boat tour at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (May–September).

  • Visa assistance and visa appointment fees (Standard Category).

  • International and domestic flights.

  • Visa Fees.

  • Lunches, dinners, and beverages not mentioned in the inclusions.

  • Travel insurance of any kind.

  • Fuel costs, tolls, parking fees, or road-related expenses.

  • Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

  • Optional tours or excursions not listed under inclusions.

  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, or phone calls.

  • Seasonal variations or changes due to weather or unforeseen conditions.

EXCLUSIONS

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