Come along on a fantastic summer adventure with this 8-day tour around the Ring Road and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Our tour guide will show you the very best of Iceland’s natural attractions. You will then spend your nights in comfortable country hotels as the midnight sun lights up the evening sky.

To make this fun-filled trip even more extraordinary, you can spice up your days of sightseeing with adventures.

Day 1 - Golden Circle Your tour will start with the very popular Golden Circle. You’ll visit all the must-see locations of this popular route: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Your hotel is located in the South Coast, right outside of the Golden Circle area. 

Day 2 - South Coast & Katla Ice Cave In your next destination, you’ll visit the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, Dýrhóllæy or the door to Heaven, the unmissable Reynisfjara black sand beach with its basalt columns. Moreover, this tour includes a captivating visit to the awe-inspiring Katla Ice Cave (done on either day 2 or 3), offering you an unforgettable experience, or a Glacier Hike (if we plan the Katla cave on day 3). Please note that sometimes we may need to do this activity on day 3 depending on availability. Spend the night in the South nearby Vik area; please note that sometimes we may need to stay in a nearby area (Hvolsvollur or similar) depending on availability.

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Day 3 - Glacier Hike, Jökulsarlon & Diamond Beach You’ll start the day with a glacier hike (or a Katla ice cave, if it was swapped and done on day 2), see the popular Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and you'll have the opportunity to hop on a boat and sail between the giant icebergs floating around, if you decide to book this extra add-on activity. Next, you'll explore the famous Diamond Beach. Spend the night in the South-east area. 

Day 4 - The Eastfjords Your destination for the day is the remarkable Eastfjords. You’ll pass through Iceland’s largest forest, Hallormsstadaskógur, and see Lake Lagarfljót, home of a terrifying water monster. You’ll spend the night in the town Egilsstadir in the Eastfjords. Optional Extra: Horseback Riding Tour. Optional Extra: VÖK Baths

Day 5 - Lake Mývatn - Traveling to the North You’ll visit Lake Mývatn area with its unique nature baths centered around a large lagoon. Next you'll visit Stuðlagil Canyon view point and then Dettifoss. Spend the night in Akureyri.

Day 6 - North Iceland After visiting the beautiful North and its capital, Akureyri, you’ll continue with Hauganes, a tiny village where you will join a Whale Watching tour. Next, you’ll see Dimmuborgir and Goðafoss. You’ll spend the night in Borgarnes.

Day 7 - Snaefellsnes Peninsula Now you'll be heading to the magnificent Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. You’ll visit Ytri Tunga Beach, Djúpalónssandur, the Black Church Budakirkja, and Arnarstapi. Also, the unmissable and iconic mountain Kirkjufell with its picturesque features, awaits you. 

Day 8 - West Iceland At the end of your journey, you’ll be heading to the West of Iceland to explore stunning attractions such as Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls, and Reykholt, which holds a significant historical heritage. You'll arrive in Reykjavík in the evening. Optional extra: Víðgelmir Lava Cave.

Experience Iceland’s serenity and beauty when the long summer days are illuminated by midnight sun instead of star shine with this 8-day guided summer tour. Check availability by choosing a date.