8 days tour

8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Sm

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8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Sm

This tour includes:

Guide

Professional English speaking guide for 6 days.

Transport

Minibus or small coach for 8 days. Free WiFi on the bus. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavik

Accommodation

3-star hotel accommodation for 7 nights, including breakfast. Hotel rooms have private bathrooms.

Not included:

Optional

Note that the Katla Ice Cave tour, admission to Vรถk Baths, and Whale Watching tour are not included in the tour but they can be added to the tour as an extra. Day 2 Option 1: Katla Ice Cave (costs extra) Option 2: Free time at Vรญk on your own (free) Day 4 Option 1: Vรถk Baths (costs extra) Option 2: Free time at Egilsstaรฐir on your own (free) Day 5 Option 1: Whale Watching tour (costs extra) Option 2: Free time at Akureyri on your own (free)

Meals

7x breakfasts are included on days 2-8. No other meals are included. A breakfast buffet is included at each of the hotels where we stay. Other meals and drinks are not included in the tour. For lunch, we will stop at restaurants, supermarkets, or service centers where youโ€™ll have the chance to buy meals, drinks, and snacks. For dinner, you can choose to eat at a restaurant either nearby the hotel or at the hotel with the group or make your own arrangements.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 8-Day Summer Iceland Ring Road & Landmannalaugar Highland Sm

  • Day 1 Golden Circle & South Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Circle & South Coast

      Begin your 8-day Ultimate Icelandic Adventure with a convenient pick-up in Reykjavรญk. 


      Day one includes:

      ยญ Golden Circle Route:

      •  รžingvellir National Park: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with its historic and geological wonders.
      •  Geysir Geothermal Area: Witness the thrilling eruptions of Strokkur geyser.
      •  Gullfoss Waterfall: Marvel at the power and beauty of this iconic waterfall and enjoy a lunch break nearby.

      ยญ 

      South Coast of Iceland:

      • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: Experience walking behind the cascading water.
      • Skรณgafoss Waterfall: Admire the towering and thunderous torrents.
      • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: Discover the dramatic basalt columns and sea stacks.

      ยญ 

      Conclude the day by relaxing at your hotel on the South Coast, readying for the next dayโ€™s adventures.

  • Day 2 South Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      South Coast

      Start with breakfast at the hotel on day two of your adventure and set off for an exciting day exploring the South Coast.

      • Vรญk รญ Mรฝrdal: Visit this charming coastal village, known for its scenic black sand beaches and the striking Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
      • Katla Ice Cave: Explore the mesmerizing ice cave beneath the Mรฝrdalsjรถkull glacier, with its stunning blue tones and intricate ice structures (optional add-on activity).
      • Fjaรฐrรกrgljรบfur Canyon: After lunch in Vรญk, stroll along the canyonโ€™s edge and admire its breathtaking beauty.
      • Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach: Witness colossal icebergs in the glacial lagoon and explore the nearby Diamond Beach, where ice fragments adorn the black sand.

      Conclude the day at your hotel in Hรถfn, relaxing and reflecting on the dayโ€™s adventures.

  • Day 3 East Iceland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      East Iceland

      On day three of your tour, enjoy breakfast before exploring East Iceland. 

      • Djรบpivogur: Visit this charming fishing village with its scenic harbor and mountain views.
      • Egilsstaรฐir: Continue to Egilsstaรฐir for a lunch break and some rest.
      • Borgarfjรถrรฐur Eystri: Discover this hidden gem, known for its puffin colonies and picturesque village.
      • Vรถk Baths: Optionally, relax in these geothermal baths by Lake Urriรฐavatn (entrance fee required).

      End the day at your hotel in Egilsstaรฐir, rejuvenating for the next dayโ€™s adventures.

  • Day 4 North Iceland, Lake Mรฝvatn & Akureyri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      North Iceland, Lake Mรฝvatn & Akureyri

      On day four of your 8-day tour, travel along the Diamond Circle Route in North Iceland. 

      • Stuรฐlagil Canyon: Marvel at its remarkable basalt columns and blue glacial river.
      • Dettifoss Waterfall: Witness the raw power of Europeโ€™s mightiest waterfall.
      • Nรกmaskarรฐ Geothermal Area: Explore this otherworldly terrainโ€™s bubbling mud pots and steaming vents.
      • Skรบtustaรฐagรญgar Crater: Walk along the rims of pseudocraters formed by volcanic activity.
      • Goรฐafoss Waterfall: Learn about the historical significance of the "Waterfall of the Gods."

      End the day at your hotel in Akureyri, relaxing after a day of natural wonders.

  • Day 5 North Iceland & Whale Watching
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      North Iceland & Whale Watching

      On day five of your Ultimate Icelandic Adventure, continue along the Ring Road to explore Northwest Iceland.

      • Akureyri: Begin with breakfast and explore the "Capital of the North," with its stylish galleries, boutiques, and historical buildings.
      • Whale Watching (optional): Embark on a whale-watching tour from the harbor, looking for majestic whales (extra fee).
      • Glaumbรฆr Turf Houses and Museum: After lunch, visit this historic turf farm and open-air museum to learn about Icelandโ€™s rural history.
      • Borgarvirki: Explore this ancient volcanic fortress and enjoy panoramic views.
      • Hvรญtserkur Sea Stack: Marvel at this unique rock formation emerging from the sea.
      • Kolugljรบfur Canyon: Admire the cascading waterfalls in this canyon named after the giantess Kola.

      End the day at your hotel in Laugarbakki, relaxing after a day of memorable adventures.

  • Day 6 West Iceland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      West Iceland

      On day six of your Icelandic adventure, explore West Iceland after a hearty breakfast.

      • Grรกbrรณk: Hike to the rim of this volcanic crater for breathtaking panoramic views.
      • Glanni Waterfall: Enjoy the serene atmosphere of this picturesque cascade in the Hรบsafell region.
      • Hraunfossar Waterfalls: Marvel at the vibrant blue waters cascading through lava fields.
      • Sturlureykir Horse Farm: Learn about Icelandic horses and their cultural significance.
      • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs: Witness Europeโ€™s most powerful hot spring with its boiling waters.

      End the day by driving to Reykjavik, checking into your hotel, and enjoying a leisurely evening.

  • Day 7 Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula

      On day seven of your Icelandic adventure, journey to the Snรฆfellsnes Peninsula after breakfast and check out in Reykjavik.

      • Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfall: Visit this iconic, pyramid-shaped mountain and scenic waterfall.
      • Djรบpalรณnssandur Black Sand Beach: Explore the dramatic coastal vistas and unique rock formations.
      • Arnarstapi Fishing Village: Enjoy the stunning coastal cliffs, rugged landscapes, and charming harbor.
      • Bรบรฐir Black Church: See the historic and picturesque black-painted church set against a dramatic backdrop.
      • Ytri-Tunga Beach: Observe and photograph the local seal colony in their natural habitat.

      Return to Reykjavik, check into your hotel, and unwind, preparing for the final day of your tour.

  • Day 8 Landmannalaugar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Landmannalaugar

      On the final day of your 8-day, journey to Landmannalaugar, renowned for its colorful rhyolite mountains, natural hot springs, and scenic hiking trails. Explore remote and rugged terrain, indulging in hot pools and hiking Mt. Brennisteinsalda for stunning vistas. Witness the majestic Hรกifoss waterfall, one of Icelandโ€™s tallest at 122 meters, and the unique Hjรกlparfoss waterfall. Return to Reykjavik, concluding your unforgettable journey through Icelandโ€™s wilderness.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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