8-Days Guided Iceland Circle Tour from Reykjavík

Overview

Available languages

English

192 hours

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Escorted bus tour around Iceland, weekly departures, all year-round. Explore the island of fire and ice and travel with an international group on Iceland's ring road. Discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes. A local expert guide helps you explore the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls. Enjoy a leisurely group tour on Iceland's ring road, combining nature, soft adventure, and cultural experiences.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

7 nights accommodation in Iceland

Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide

Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse

WiFi on board

Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Visits to small local museums

Myvatn Nature Baths

Parking Fees

Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a flashlight for winter departures

Additional meals, drinks and services

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Reykjavik Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Nautholsvegur 52, Nauthólsvegur 52 Reykjavik Iceland

What To Expect

Day 1

Welcome to Iceland. Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to your accommodation in Reykjavík.

Accommodations

Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel, Reykjavík

Reykjavik

Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains

Accommodations

Berjaya Akureyri Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Reykjavik

At 09:00 meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Grabrok Crater

Get a chance to climb the Grábrók volcano crater. This 3000 years old crater is surrounded by a nicely moss covered lava field – possible to walk up to the rim of the crater (20 min) for a splendid view over the lava field and its region.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Glaumbaer Museum

urther north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Day 3

The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal baths

Accommodations

Berjaya Mývatn Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

In the morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of 18000 inhabitants. Sometimes called 'The capital of the north' it is the largest town outside the southwest corner.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Akureyri Botanical Garden

This beautiful public park has been open since 1912. Contains about 7000 species of plants.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Godafoss

One of the prettiest waterfall in Iceland. 'Waterfall of the Gods' draws its name from the time when Christianity became the official religion of Iceland.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lake Myvatn

Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. We stop at the bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd followed by a walk around the many pseudo craters.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)

Relax in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area. Admission and rental towel included.

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 4

Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East

Accommodations

Berjaya Hérað Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Dimmuborgir Lava Formations

In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Dettifoss Waterfall

From June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss. Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 5

East Fjords

Accommodations

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

East Region

It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 6

Vatnajökull National Park, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast

Accommodations

Stracta Hotel Hella

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Jokulsarlon

Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Explore the amazing site and you might see seals swimming in arctic waters.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Fellsfjara

Black sandy beach, the so-called Diamond beach, across the road from Jökulsárlón. Here large icebergs from Jökulsárlón get stranded.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Vatnajokull National Park

Europe’s largest national park. Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.

Admission Not Applicable

Vik

Visit the village of Vík where we make a photo stop. The black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves is awe-inspiring

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Reynisfjara Beach

Take a stroll on the black lava beach and along bird cliffs at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Interesting caves and impressive rock formations can be seen, including columnar basalt.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Skogafoss

In the small village of Skógar there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Seljalandsfoss

A graceful ribbon-like waterfall, which drops from an overhanging lava cliff. It is possible to walk behind it, but do not expect to stay dry!

40 minutes • Admission Included

Skogar Museum

Iceland's past comes alive at one of Iceland's finest museums, the Skógar folk museum with its turf houses assemblage of traditions of territorial relics on display.

1 hour • Admission Included

Day 7

Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle

Accommodations

Berjaya Reykjavík Natura Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Fridheimar

Learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse.

1 hour • Admission Included

Geysir

There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5-10-minute intervals.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Gullfoss

The mighty waterfall of Gullfoss - the Golden falls - perhaps the most beautiful in the country. The glacial river of Hvítá (white river) tumbles 32 meters (105 ft.) in a double cascade. On a sunny day a rainbow is very likely in the massive spray.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Pingvellir National Park

UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. Stroll around the country’s most sacred site, home of the oldest existing national parliament in the world, the Alþingi, and major events in the history of Iceland. Thingvellir is a place of fascinating natural beauty, a spectacular geological vista, set on a vast plain flanked by large fissures, right by Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Reykjavik

Enjoy the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Day 8

Departure Day - Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Reykjavik

Relax at your hotel or explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows. The hotel is ideally located to explore the city on foot.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Twin/double Room

Price per person: when sharing a room
Pickup included

Single Room Private

Price per person
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Iceland Taster in Six Days
littlegl0,
May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely excellent Iceland circular tour with Hlif our driver guide. Good range of sites to visit to get a real flavour of Iceland. Good hotel choice for single night stops. Hlif gave us ample time at all the sites visited. Good food in all hotels plus the lamb stew/soups at the gas stations was a bonus. Thanks Hlif!! Well paced plenty of comfort stops, We're that old. All the airport transfer worked(Flybus) We didn't miss the WiFi that failed on the coach. You can't see Iceland whilst looking at a screen anyhow. Thoroughly recommended. H&J
Highly recommend
Dawnsopinion,
Dec 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well organised & lots of fun. The tour was informative & we saw a lot of the country. Great experiences. Breakfast is the only included meal but lots of options for other meals.
One of my favorite vacations!
red30253,
Nov 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was amazed at how beautiful the country is! Our guide, Simone de Graff, was very pleasant, informative, patient, accommodating, fun, and helpful with putting on clamp-ons for walking on ice. I may return to see what Iceland looks like in summer.
Fabulous trip
647russs,
Nov 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cannot fault the entire trip. The guide (yes you Simone de Greef) informed us, entertained us and ensured the whole excursion ran like clockwork without it seeming overly regimented. Would recommend to all in an instant.
Great tour
Andy123456789876,
Sep 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super knowledgeable and friendly guide, great tour with interesting itinerary. Was great to be able to see the northern lights
Wonderful trip around Iceland in a week!
lucyweidner 145,
Aug 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a lovely tour around Iceland. Got a little bit of everything—it was the perfect length and never too tiring. Easy and efficient traveling. Our guide, Martina, was absolutely amazing. She cannot be praised enough for her knowledge, attitude, and constant friendliness/helpfulness.
8 Day Icelandic Golden Circle Tour
carolbA7120SE,
Aug 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We just got home from our tour and we had a great time! Simone was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable about everything Iceland. She knew so much it was amazing. And she was fluent in Icelandic, Dutch and English. We had a small group of 6 which was perfect, especially with the COVID concerns. Simone expertly handled the one member of our group that wanted the tour to be all about him. We were able to see so much in such a short time. Tell Simone, thanks from Carol and Rick!
Trip of a lifetime
PatB1714,
Jan 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This year I decided to tick Iceland off my bucket list and after a lot of research chose GJ Travel based on the great reviews I found. They did not disappoint! From the very beginning our guide Thor made sure that we missed out on nothing. He adjusted our itinerary depending on the weather there were 6 of us in our group and every day it just got better and better. The scenery was awesome and Thor's amazing local knowledge seemed to know no limits everything from sagas to volcanos he answered every question. An extremely professional and well run tour I would highly recommend for anyone heading to Iceland.
Excellent Iceland tour with GJ Travel
jandl22018,
Jan 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous small group tour early December 2019 with GJ Travel and Thor as our guide/driver. Thor enlightened us with his knowledge of Iceland’s history, legends and folklore, we even got to meet one of the 12 Yule Lads – ‘Door Sniffer’ at Dimmuborgir! The trip was extremely well organised and Thor went the ‘extra mile’ to ensure our trip was informative and enjoyable; even getting off the beaten track for that elusive photo. His interest in photography, particularly the Northern Lights was an extra bonus and we have the photos to prove it! Would highly recommend GJ Travel in Iceland. Jan and Leigh
Excellent Overall - Your Guide is the Key!
Gary L,
Oct 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
7 nights/8 days. We were a couple joined by four others with our tour guide, Erin (English spelling) who was knowledgeable, friendly, punctual and went out of her way to accommodate the group. We felt we had a personal guide throughout the week. The coach was comfortable and Erin made frequent breaks. Itinerary - Excellent. We were out of the hotel around 9 am most days (a couple of earlier days) and at our next hotel by 4-4.30 pm most days. We made a couple of unscheduled stops including a nighttime northern lights junket which was the only opportunity we had to see them due to weather conditions. Good walking shoes and rain/winter gear are a must. It was quite windy (strong enough to push you over) in a few spots. There is a lot to do/see in Reyjevik. We did the 'free' walking tour which is highly recommended. Hotels - Variable. The Icelandair Natura in Reyjevik was the planned first and last night hotel. Luckily, they switched the whole group to the Marina hotel downtown the first night which was a 'superior' grade and the difference showed the rest of the week. The last night was still the Natura and it is not acceptable for anyone wanting to get into the city. The dinner option was limited to an expensive buffet and there are no other dining options within walking distance. There is construction going on all around the hotel. The other Icelandair hotels were fine - basic accommodation, no amenities/facilities, good breakfast buffets. We tried to go to the public swimming pools whenever possible which were great. Bring your own towel. The 'independent' hotels were a mixed bag. Hotel Hofn and Hotel Sel-Myvatn had better than average food options, although the latter's beds were quite soft. The second-last hotel, Hotel Eyafjallajokull had a very limited breakfast buffet although the evening meal before was quite good. Typical 'tourist class hotel' means no in-room amenities (except a kettle), basic accommodation with typically one restaurant and no other facilities. Dining - Of course, it's on your own and is quite expensive by Canadian standards. Most hotel dining rooms offered fish plus meat options and a few specialties like langoustines in Hofn. Burgers were always available. Not much for vegetarians/vegans. Lunch options on the road were also more limited. We brought some cheese and crackers. Duty-free alcohol is available in arrivals at Reyjevik airport and we bought some excellent Icelandic beer which we then brought with us. (No bar fridge in the room but we reverted to student days and hung them outside our window in a bag). Transfers - Chaotic! We arrived at Reyjavik airport and waited almost 30 minutes for the FlyBus that goes to the bus station then waited another 15 minutes for the 'pink route' shuttle to go to our hotel. As mentioned, the first night was downtown which was worth the wait! The return transfers to the airport went more smoothly. Money - Credit/debit cards are accepted everywhere - even small convenience stores and the public pools. It is not worth getting Icelandic currency. Tipping - Generally not needed since service is added but it would be good to have better direction about tipping the tour guide. We did. Highly recommended.