Many people visit Iceland for one or two nights on their stopover program on their way to or from another destination in Europe. That is what I did with my family but if you have more time to make Iceland your main destination, you will have no problem filling up a 10-night itinerary.
There are several options to travel in Iceland from escorted tours to self-sufficient, self-drive itineraries. The following is an escorted tour but it can easily be modified or customized to exactly what you want. You can also plant yourself in one or two cities and just take day tours for the places you want to go. The options are endless!
ABOUT TOUR
Come join us on our best-selling Ring Road tour! You’ll visit all the main attractions of the legendary Ring Road. You’ll find this classic circle tour provides the perfect mix of culture, nature and great value.
If you want to see the best of Iceland and enjoy great value, this is your trip! You’ll have a complete overview of “must-see“ Ring Road attractions such as the Golden Circle, the Glacier Lagoon, LakeMyvatn, Dettifoss and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You’ll see the amazing diversity of Iceland’s landscapes from volcanoes and glaciers to fjords and thundering waterfalls. We’ve also included some great experiences that show you Iceland’s unique culture and geology. We offer this tour in two sizes: Classic (36 max) and Small Group (19 max).
With our flexible itinerary there’s always plenty of time to stop and fully appreciate the magnificence of Icelandic nature.
Small Group Maximum Size: 19 people (minimum of 3 to guarantee departure)
Important: Please note that good trekking shoes/hiking shoes are important on this tour.
Included:
Guided Coach Tour from day 2 to day 9
Welcome meeting with guide at hotel on evening of day 1
Expert professional English-speaking local guide from day 2 to day 9
Free Wi-Fi on board motor coach
Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room with facilities in Reykjavik
Accommodation 7 nights in a standard room with facilities in the countryside
Icelandic breakfast (except arrival day)
6 two-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside (main course and dessert) or buffet dinners, including coffee/tea
Visit to Fridheimar Geothermal Greenhouse (day 2)
Visit to the excavated Stong Viking-age longhouse (day 3)
Microbrewery visit and beer tasting in Breiddalsvik (Day 5)
Entrance to the Herring Era Maritime Museum (Day 7)
Horse Show in Skagafjordur (Day 8)
Great photo stops
Seat rotation during the tour
Customer care service during office hours
24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland
Not Included
Breakfast on arrival day
International airfare
Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
Round-trip transfers between airports and hotels
Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
Guaranteed late check-out
Any service not specifically listed under “Included”