Circle Iceland’s famous Ring Road in 7 days with a local driver-guide by your side. Spend your days admiring majestic waterfalls, snow-capped volcanoes, and dramatic black sand beaches.
On this trip, you’ll travel on a minibus with like-minded adventurers while your expert guide shows you the country’s top spots and hidden gems. Starting off in Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant capital, you’ll make your way south stopping off at must-see attractions, including the legendary Golden Circle.
As you explore the rest of the country, get ready for glacier lagoons, volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and so much more. This week-long summer tour is full of unmissable natural wonders!
This tour is operated by a partner of Iceland Tours.
On this tour you will...
Complete the iconic Golden Circle route
Watch massive icebergs drifting out to sea at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
Visit Lake Mývatn and its otherworldly volcanic landscapes
Explore charming Akureyri, the unofficial capital of North Iceland
See white chunks of ice glitter against the dark sand at Diamond Beach
Chase epic waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss on the south coast
Top attractions
Downtown Reykjavík
Þingvellir National Park
Gullfoss
Geysir and Strokkur
Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss
Vík í Mýrdal
Skaftafell
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Lake Mývatn
Dimmuborgir
Goðafoss
Akureyri
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Why book a guided group trip with Iceland Tours?
Pick from wide range of departure dates
Expert local guidance in English
Small and big group options available
24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland
Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit
Handpicked local accommodation options
Your 5-day guided group itinerary
Transfer from Keflavík International Airport to your hotel in Reykjavík (included).
As soon as you touch down at Keflavík airport, you’ll be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Reykjavík.
Once you've settled in, it's time to explore what Iceland’s capital has to offer. The heart of the action is on Laugavegur, the city’s main pedestrian street. Here you’ll find lots of shops, galleries, and trendy restaurants.
If you arrive early, you could also add one of the extra activities below to your tour (optional, not included).
Highlights
Downtown Reykjavík
Extra activities
ExtraFlyOver Iceland
ExtraSky Lagoon Saman Pass with Transfer
ExtraClassic Whale Watching from Reykjavík
ExtraPerlan Museum Wonders of Iceland & Northern Lights Show
ExtraRaufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel with Transfer
This morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and whisk you away on your Ring Road adventure.
Your first stop is Þingvellir National park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the meeting place of 2 continents. Next, you’ll visit the Geysir geothermal area, where the mighty Stokkur geyser erupts with a boiling plume of water and steam. Then you’ll head to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s greatest waterfalls.
In the afternoon, continue your journey along the south coast. Here you’ll see more jaw-dropping waterfalls, like Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. At Seljalandsfoss, you’ll even get the chance to walk behind the glacial waterfall.
Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach before continuing to tonight’s accommodation in the Vík area, where you can enjoy dinner with your group (dinner is included).
Discover the icy side of the Land of Fire & Ice, starting off with the stunning Skaftafell Nature Reserve.
Take some time to explore the area’s diverse landscapes before continuing to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Get ready to sail among huge icebergs on a guided amphibian boat tour (included).
A short distance from here you’ll find Diamond Beach, a black sand beach covered in sparkling chunks of ice. After a day of exploring, head to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner is waiting (dinner is included).
Today, your driver-guide will take you along Iceland’s east coast, home to dramatic fjords, cute fishing villages and stunning landscapes. Once you reach North Iceland, prepare to be amazed by the roaring Dettifoss, Europe’s second most powerful waterfall.
You’ll then make your way to the otherworldly landscape of Lake Mývatn, where you’ll be spending the night. End the evening with a group dinner at your accommodation (dinner is included).
Spend the first half of the day exploring the volcanic landscape of Lake Mývatn. Visit attractions such as the Námaskarð hot springs, where you can see sulfuric steam rising out of the earth. Another unmissable stop is Dimmuborgir, a labyrinth of lava pillars and volcanic caves.
Before you make your way to Akureyri, your guide will take you to the horseshoe-shaped Goðafoss, aka ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’. In Akureyri, you’ll have some time to explore the vibrant town center, which is full of historic 20th century buildings, cute shops, and cozy cafés.
The next destination is Skagafjörður, an area famous for its abundance of Icelandic horses. At your accommodation, enjoy a farewell dinner with the group (dinner is included).
Today your driver-guide will take you back to Reykjavík, stopping at some must-see sights along the way.
These include Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and the sapphire-blue waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. After completing the Ring Road, end your day in the capital, where you can explore at your leisure.
Transfer from Reykjavík to Keflavík International Airport (included).
Your adventure has come to an end, and it’s time to bid farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation by a shuttle bus for your airport transfer.
If you’re flying in the afternoon, you can add a visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. This is the perfect way to relax Icelandic-style before continuing to the airport (optional: not included).
What’s included?
Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
4 two-course set dinner menu or a dinner buffet in the countryside featuring local cuisine (Days 2-5)
Airport transfer
Local transport with guidance in English
Guided Amphibian Boat Tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland
VAT, taxes & service fees
Flights to Iceland
Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
Personal travel insurance
Stay in well-located hotels and guesthouses that are highly rated by visitors and handpicked by experts.
On this trip, you’ll stay at the following hotels or similar:
- Day 1 – Fosshotel Reykjavík
- Day 2 – Hotel Katla
- Day 3 – Fosshotel Vatnajökull
- Day 4 – Fosshotel Mývatn
- Day 5 - Hofsstaðir Country Hotel
- Day 6 - Fosshotel Reykjavík
FAQs about our guided group trips
On this type of tour, you’ll travel around Iceland by bus with the same driver-guide for the length of your trip. Guided group tours are a great way to make like-minded friends, as you’ll spend time with the same travelers for your whole vacation.
You’ll get to stay in accommodation around the country, and some tours include a few evening meals too. After a day’s exploring, you’ll go back to your private room and meet your guide and group the next morning to continue your trip.
All of our guided group tours start and finish in Reykjavík.
There are 2 group sizes available:
- Small group: Up to 16 people
- Big group: Up to 36 people
Small groups offer a more intimate travel experience, whereas big groups are more wallet-friendly.
You’ll likely be with people from a whole mix of backgrounds, from different countries and of different ages. Your guide will entertain you with fun facts and jokes as you journey around Iceland. It’s almost guaranteed you’ll be laughing along with your group!
There will most probably be a mix of solo travelers, couples, and small groups of friends and family.
The luggage restrictions on this guided group tour are as follows:
- 1 suitcase or large bag per person for clothes and overnight items
- 1 day bag for essential items, like a camera, extra clothes, and valuables
Each day your luggage will be loaded onto the bus. In the evening, you’ll take all your bags with you to your room.
Our guided group tours have fixed start dates and itineraries. While it’s not possible to customize the actual tour, you can tailor your trip with extra days and activities before or afterwards.
For example, you could add a couple more days in Reykjavík at the end of your trip. Fill these with day tours or exciting activities like ice caving and snowmobiling.
