5-Day Journey Around Iceland

A 5-day escorted tour around Iceland’s Ring Road, visiting major sites with 4 nights of accommodation included.

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Period: April - September

Summer 2025: 21.04 | 28.04 | 05.05 | 12.05 | 19.05 | 26.05 | 02.06 | 09.06 | 16.06 | 23.06 | 30.06 | 07.07 | 14.07 | 21.07 | 28.07 | 04.08 | 11.08 | 18.08 | 25.08 | 01.09

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Perfect for two travellers and two bags. Accommodates up to 5 passengers and two bags.

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5-Day Journey Around Iceland

Go on our classic tour, showcasing Iceland's most renowned attractions while providing a comprehensive understanding of its rich history and geography. Let our seasoned guides escort you to the breathtaking natural wonders of Iceland.

During this journey, you'll encounter captivating waterfalls, charming fishing villages, and the avian paradise of Mývatn. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Europe's largest glacier, explore the mesmerizing glacier lagoon, visit museums, and marvel at iconic sites like Gullfoss and Geysir.

Witness the awe-inspiring power of Strokkur as it shoots into the air every 5 minutes, and behold the incredible golden cascades of Gullfoss. Enhance your knowledge about the wonders of Iceland through our informative and engaging tour experience.

Why choose this tour with Snæland Travel?

  • Snæland Travel is a pioneer in Icelandic tourism, established in 1945, a company with vast wealth of experience and experts in crafting the best experience and tours.
  • Experienced drivers adept at navigating Icelandic conditions and expert local guides who possess in-depth knowledge of the country.
  • Travel in a spacious, full-sized bus, ensuring more room and comfort for each passenger. Unlike operators with small buses, there are no limits on luggage allowance.

Highlights

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or a nearby bus stop
  • Bus tour as per the itinerary
  • Expert guidance from a professional local guide
  • Accommodation with private bathroom for 4 nights
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit to Glaumbær Folk Museum
  • Amphibian Boat Tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Not Included

  • Accommodation in Reykjavík. For the same tour with accommodation in Reykjavík please book the 7-day version.
  • Meals other than breakfast at the hotel

Optional add-ons:

During the booking process you can add below extras:

  • Afternoon Whale Watching from Reykjavík Harbour (with transfer to/from hotel): €100 per person
  • Bathing at the Forest Lagoon in Akureyri: €47 per person
  • Shared scheduled airport transfer
  • Private airport transfers upon request

All rates subject to change. The current price is shown in the next step of the booking process.

Tips and Trivia

  • Bring your swimsuit, even if you don´t plan to swim. You might change your mind once in the country!
  • Bring good shoes
  • Please stay on the paths for your own safety.
  • At Thingvellir you can virtually walk between the American and European continents
  • Did you know that the word "geyser" originates from the Icelandic Geysir?

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  • The booking engine calculates the rates per room. So if you are two simply pick one double room.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Travel to Akureyri

Pickup at your hotel or nearby bus stop 08:30-09:00.

We drive northwards via the tunnel of Hvalfjördur to the small village of Borgarnes and then onwards to Skagafjördur fjord, known for being one of the main homes of the Icelandic horse and the only county in Iceland where horses outnumber people. We will visit Glaumbær, a traditional turf farm that offers insight into Icelandic history and rural life. Continue over the highland plateau of Öxnadalsheidi to Akureyri, the capital of north Iceland. Overnight stay in Akureyri.

Optional bathing at Forest Lagoon after arrival in Akureyri (at extra price).

Day 2
Lake Mývatn

On this day, we concentrate on the beautiful area around Lake Mývatn. Lake Mývatn is a shallow lake in an area of active volcanism and boasts a high amount of biological activity. Starting from Akureyri, the drive to Mývatn takes about an hour and a half. Along the way, we stop at Goðafoss, the "Waterfall of the Gods," a stunning cascade with historical significance.

We explore the unique volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, known as the "Dark Castles," and take a stroll around the pseudocraters at Skútustaðagígar. Another fascinating site is Grjótagjá, a small lava cave with a thermal spring inside. We also stop by the geothermal area at Námaskarð, where bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles create an otherworldly landscape.

On our way to Egilsstaðir in the east part of Iceland, we stop by Dettifoss Waterfall, reputed to be the second most powerful waterfall in Europe after the Rhine Falls. We then cross Möðrudalsöræfi highland desert through Jökuldalur and to Egilsstaðir.

Overnight stay in the town of Egilsstaðir.

Day 3
East Fjords

From Egilsstaðir, we drive through the Eastfjords to Höfn í Hornafirði. This part of the country has many narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs. In most of the fjords, we find small and attractive fishing villages. Visitors often overlook this part of the country despite its fantastic scenery, remote fishing villages, sparkling lakes, and traditional farms.

The region boasts the sunniest weather in the county in summer, but in winter, it is often mystically hidden by a dense fog. The area is known for its wildlife, especially for being the only part of the country where herds of wild reindeer live. Initially, locals brought them to Iceland for farming, but the industry was never profitable, and the experiment was abandoned. The reindeer are still there and have roamed free since.

Overnight at a hotel in Höfn.

Day 4
Glacier Lagoon & South Coast

We leave Höfn to drive along the southeast coast of Iceland. The first stop is at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where we will take an amphibian boat tour. The Lagoon developed around 60 years ago with a continuous process of calving and falling icebergs from the glacier tongue Breiðamerkurjökull. These icebergs come in two shades: milky white and bright blue, an interplay of light and ice crystals. Below the Lagoon, the sparkling shards and orbs of ice wash up on the shore of Breiðamerkursandur, causing it to be called Diamond Beach in English.

Our tour continues further along the Vatnajökull National Park. We stop at Skaftafell, a beautiful green oasis at the root of the glacier Öræfajökull, where Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland’s highest peak, is located (2119 m). After a quick stop there, we drive over the lava fields of Eldhraun and observe the black glacial deposits at Mýrdalssandur outwash plain.

We pass by the village of Vík and visit the black sand beach at Reynisfjara, known for its colony of puffins, unusual geological formations and smashing tidal waves. Be careful not to step too close as the waves can be dangerous. From Reynisfjara, you can view the impressive promontory Dyrhólaey where the sea has carved an enormous hole through the rock.

Next, we stop at the two waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. At Seljalandsfoss, you can walk behind the waterfall but dress well, as the water mist behind the waterfall can make you wet.

Overnight in Selfoss area.

Day 5
Golden Circle

On this day, we tour the renowned Golden Circle. We start with a visit to the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, the largest two-stepped waterfall in Iceland. Then we head to the Geysir hot spring area, home to the famous Geysir hot spring from which all other geysers take their name. Geysir is no longer active, but another hot spring, Strokkur, erupts every few minutes.

Next, we visit the National Park at Þingvellir, where the North American and European tectonic plates drift apart and create a rift valley. The ancient Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, was established at Þingvellir in 930. Now residing in Reykjavík, it is one of the oldest surviving parliaments in the world. Þingvellir is, consequently, a sacred place for Icelanders.

From Þingvellir, we drive on to our hotel in Reykjavik.

Optional whale watching from Reykjavík harbour after arrival in Reykjavík (at extra price).

Accommodation

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Accommodation during our weeklong tour around Iceland

Your rooms on this tour come with private facilities, ensuring that after a long day of exploring Iceland, you can enjoy a relaxing shower without sharing a bathroom with other travelers. For 2025, confirmed hotels include Reykjavík Natura in Reykjavík, Edda Hotel in Akureyri, Hérað Hotel in Egilsstaðir, Berjaya Hótel in Höfn, and Selfoss Hótel, or similar accommodations.

Cars

Small car

Perfect for two travellers and two bags. Accommodates up to 5 passengers and two bags.

Medium car

These vehicles are Ideal for families. Being both Comfortable and economic they are nice to drive. Accommodates up to 5 passengers and 4 bags.

Large car

SUVs can be better in snowy or icy conditions due to their 4 wheel drive. The size provided by us accommodates up to 5 passengers and 3 Bags.

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