Around Iceland – 12 days / 11 nights
This is a classic route tour that gives you flexibility and suitable time to spend at Iceland's
major attractions.
The duration of this tour is 12 days and 11 nights. You will stay 9 nights at different hotels
while in the countryside and 2 nights in Reykjavík. It is possible to extend your stay in
Reykjavík if you wish.
Key benefits of this tour:
This tour covers the whole of Iceland, except the Westfjords. With 12 days of
traveling, you are sure to have plenty of time to cover all the major stunning
attractions that Iceland has to offer on the ring road.
The nature plays the biggest role in this unforgettable tour. Geysers and hot
springs, glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, National Parks and more – this one has it
all.
As in all of our organized self drive tours, you will receive a detailed itinerary as well as a
map upon arrival at your first accommodation. For your safety and in case of emergency or
after hours assistance, Iceland Travel provides you with an emergency phone number.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Explore Reykjavik, the Northernmost Capital in the
World.
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from
international airport not included)
DAY 2:
Þingvellir - Gullfoss - Fludir/Selfoss
National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) Exploding Geysers - Massive Waterfall
Approximate mileage: ca. 170 km / 106 miles
Drive to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of
nature. Continue to the famous Geysir hot-spring area and don't miss the mighty Gullfoss
waterfall.
Optional: Whitewater rafting in the Geysir area; ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur; boat tour
to Westman Islands.
DAY 3:
Þjórsárdalur - Hella - Vík - Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Hekla Volcano - Thundering Waterfalls - Puffin
Colony - Black Sand Beaches - Lava Fields
Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles
Drive along the spectacular south coast and view
highlights along the way such as Seljalandsfoss and
Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier,
Dyrhólaey* and the black sand beaches of Vík.
Continue towards Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a picturesque
village known for fabulous trout fishing and is the
former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.
*Please note that Dyrhólaey is closed during nesting
season in spring, from ca. middle May until June 23rd
Optional: Boat tour from Dyrhólar on a special made boat with wheels; Skógar folk
museum.
DAY 4:
Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Höfn
Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier
Approximate mileage: ca. 200 km
/ 124 miles
Visit the beautiful Skaftafell
National Park nestled between
glaciers with various hiking
possibilities. Continue to the
shimmering icebergs of
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.
Optional: Boat tour on
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon;
glacier hike in Skaftafell area.
DAY 5:
Djúpivogur - Reyðarfjörður - Egilsstaðir
Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection
Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles
Drive through the spectacular East Fjords with towering mountains and charming fishing
villages to the fertile Egilsstaðir area. You have the possibility to take a boat tour to Papey
Island where thousands of puffins nest in the summer or visit the famous stone collection
of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.
Optional: Boat tour to Papey Island; Petra's stone collection.
DAY 6:
Dettifoss - Ásbyrgi - Húsavík Mývatn
Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall
- Glacier Carved Gorge - Whale
Watching
Approximate mileage: ca. 310 km
/ 193 miles
Travel across Möðrudalsöræfi
highlands to the mighty Dettifoss
waterfall. Explore the impressive
horse-shoe-shaped Ásbyrgi
canyon in Jökulsárgljúfur National
Park before continuing to the
fishing port of Húsavík.
Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík.
DAY 7:
Lake Mývatn - Akureyri
Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal
Activity - Rich Birdlife
Approximate mileage: ca. 100 km / 62
miles
Explore the highlights of Lake Mývatn
and surrounding area with unique
attractions such as Dimmuborgir, the
pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, the colorful
sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and
Krafla volcanic area. Make a stop to
admire Goðafoss "Of the Gods" waterfall
before continuing to the town of Akureyri.
Optional: bird museum in Mývatn.
DAY 8:
Akureyri
Iceland's Second Largest City - Botanical
Gardens - Local Museums - Arctic Circle
Approximate mileage: variable
Spend the day exploring Akureyri the
capital of the North and its surrounding
area.
Optional: Visit to Hrísey island; Flight
tour to Grimsey Island which is the only
place in Iceland touching the Arctic Circle
(not available on Saturdays); Sea Angling
from Akureyri.
DAY 9:
Akureyri - Laugarbakki
Fertile Farmlands - Folk Museum - Viking Horses
Approximate mileage: ca. 193 / 120 miles
Travel to the horse-breeding valley of Skagafjörður fjord, continue to the shores of Húnaflói
bay, an area rich in Icelandic history.
Optional: Whitewater river rafting in Skagafjörður; horse riding in Skagafjörður; seal
watching tour from Hvammstangi.
DAY 10:
Stykkishólmur - Arnarstapi - Borgarfjörður
Birthplace of Leif Eiriksson - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Volcanic Crater
Approximate mileage: ca. 344 km / 213 miles
Explore Dalir, the region of Eric the Red and birthplace of Leif Eiriksson at a living replica
museum, before driving to Snæfellsnes peninsula with countless wonders such as the
rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur and Arnarstapi sea cliffs. Continue to the Borgarfjörður
area.
DAY 11:
Borgarfjorður -Reykholt - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavík
Picturesque Waterfalls - Europe's Most Powerful Hot Spring - Blue Lagoon
Approximate mileage: ca. 220 km / 137 miles
In Borgarfjörður visit the beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the
enormous Deildartunguhver hot spring. Continue via Hvalfjörður fjord to Reykjavík. You
may opt to visit the famous Blue Lagoon before heading back to Reykjavik.
Optional: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon.
DAY 12: DEPARTURE
Departure (transfer not included).