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8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

73 Reviews 4.81 out of 5 stars Based on 73 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Reykjavik, Iceland

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8 days (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Want to make the most of your visit to Iceland? Then this is the tour for you. Travel the popular Icelandic Ring Road and see all that this land of fire and ice has to offer in just 8 days. Make unforgettable memories as you experience shimmering glaciers, spouting geysers, breathtaking waterfalls, glacier lagoon, whale watching and so much more. Your first and last nights are spent in Reykjavik offering you the chance to  explore the capital of this beautiful island on your own. 

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier
  • Small group guarantee
  • Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths (Optional extra)
  • Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels)
  • Single room fee (Optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list:22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.3 – Lækjargata (outside Hard Rock Café) Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.5 – Harpa Music Hall Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.13 - Rauðarárstígur Bus pick up/drop off nr.14 – Skúlagata Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Kex Hostel – Skúlagata 28. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

What To Expect

Day 1

Reykjavik

1 Stop

Day 2

Golden Circle and South Coast

8 Stops

Day 3

Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn

5 Stops

Day 4

East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir

5 Stops

Day 5

Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri

7 Stops

Day 6

Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst

4 Stops

Day 7

Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik

4 Stops

Day 8

Reykjavík

1 Stop

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age: 8
  • In winter we can include an ice cave visit as well as a glacier hike.
  • What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
  • This tour includes a shared room. If you are a solo traveler and do not wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender then you can upgrade to a single room by contacting the operator directly after booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Breakfast.Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier.Small group guarantee.Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord.Hotel room with bathroom & breakfast for 7 nights.Free wi-fi on board.Hengifoss Waterfall Hike.Guided minibus tour. The following is NOT included: Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths (Optional extra).Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels).Single room fee (Optional). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 73 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • Breakfast
  • Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier
  • Small group guarantee
  • Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord
  • Hotel room with bathroom & breakfast for 7 nights
  • Free wi-fi on board
  • Hengifoss Waterfall Hike
  • Guided minibus tour
  • Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths (Optional extra)
  • Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels)
  • Single room fee (Optional)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age: 8
  • From late summer to April there can be a chance to see the Northern Lights painting the sky with vivid swirls of colour.
  • In winter we can include an ice cave visit as well as a glacier hike.
  • What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
  • This tour includes a shared room. If you are a solo traveler and do not wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender then you can upgrade to a single room by contacting the operator directly after booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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