Turn the Icelandic Ring Road into a custom, deeply authentic journey that reveals raw landscapes and local life. Our Iceland trips are designed around your pace and passions, with private access to hidden natural sites, local guides who share stories beyond the guidebook, flexible routes that favour slow discovery, and handpicked stays that feel like home.
We shape every detail around your preferences, so each day feels personal, effortless, and unforgettable. Ready to create an Iceland adventure that matches your taste? Tell us your travel priorities, and we will craft a bespoke itinerary that brings you closer to the land and its people.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Circle | • Thingvellir National Park tectonic rift • Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur • Gullfoss waterfall • Kerid crater lake • Hveragerdi hot spring culture stop | Golden Circle |
| 2 | South Coast | • Seljalandsfoss walk behind the falls • Skogafoss waterfall • Reynisfjara black sand beach • Dyrholaey cliffs and stone arch • Skogar Folk Museum | South West Coast |
| 3 | Skaftafell and glacier lagoons | • Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajokull glacier tongues • Svartifoss waterfall hike • Fjadrargljufur canyon walk • Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon • Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach | South East Coast |
| 4 | Eastfjords to Egilsstadir | • Scenic Eastfjords drive • Seydisfjordur village stop • Mjoifjordur detour • Arrive Egilsstadir on Lake Lagarfljot • Hallormsstadaskogur forest • Hengifoss waterfall hike • Studlagil Canyon basalt columns | Eastfjords |
| 5 | Eastfjords villages | • Mjoifjordur fjord drive • Brekkuthorp stop • Dalatangi lighthouse panoramas • Seydisfjordur timber houses and art shops • Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin watching | Eastfjords |
| 6 | Lake Myvatn | • Hverir bubbling mud pots and vents • Leirhnjukur geothermal area • Dimmuborgir lava formations • Hverfjall crater rim hike • Skutustadagigar pseudo craters • Grjotagja lava cave and hot spring | Lake Myvatn |
| 7 | Dettifoss, Jokulsargljufur, Asbyrgi | • Dettifoss waterfall • Jokulsargljufur canyon viewpoints • Vesturdalur valley visit • Hljodaklettar rock formations • Raudholar red volcanic mounds • Asbyrgi horseshoe canyon • Botnstjorn pond and birch woods | Lake Myvatn |
| 8 | North West Iceland | • Akureyri downtown stroll • Lystigardurinn Botanical Garden • Godafoss waterfall • Siglufjordur harbor • Hvitserkur sea stack • Borgarvirki basalt fortress | North West Iceland |
| 9 | Reykjavik | • Hallgrimskirkja church • Laugavegur walk and city squares • Tjornin pond • Harpa Concert Hall • Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture | Reykjavik |
| 10 | Reykjanes Peninsula to Keflavik | • Gunnuhver geothermal area • Krysuvik geothermal area • Kleifarvatn lake • Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark lava fields • Blue Lagoon soak • Transfer to Keflavik for departure |
Start your Iceland travel adventure on the Golden Circle, visiting Thingvellir National Park’s tectonic rift, the Geysir geothermal area with Strokkur, the roar of Gullfoss, and the vivid Kerid crater lake.
Tailor the day to your style with a geothermal bakery stop, a soak in the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana baths, or an added experience such as a lava cave tour, Inside the Volcano, snowmobiling, horse riding, or Silfra snorkelling. Pause in Hveragerdi to sample local hot spring culture.
Discover Iceland’s South Coast, from the misty curtain of Seljalandsfoss to the powerful drop of Skogafoss, where rainbows often appear in the spray. Walk Reynisfjara’s black sands for views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the dramatic Dyrholaey cliffs, with the chance to spot puffins in season. Along the way, enjoy distant views of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla, with an optional stop at the Skogar Folk Museum.
For a more custom adventure, add experiences available year-round, such as horse riding, ice cave exploration, snowmobiling, ATV safaris on black sand, glacier hikes, or glacier and ice climbing.
Skaftafell National Park showcases Vatnajokull’s dramatic glacier tongues and ranks among the best places to visit in Iceland. Hike to the sculpted Svartifoss waterfall, wander through Fjadrargljufur canyon, then continue to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach.
For a quieter pace, add stops at Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, or Hoffellsjokull. Personalize the day with puffin watching, a Super Jeep glacier tour, a crystal ice cave trip, a glacier lagoon boat ride, a guided glacier hike, kayaking, or ice climbing.
Drive one of the Ring Road’s most scenic stretches through the Eastfjords, where towering mountains meet deep fjords and small fishing villages such as Seydisfjordur and the remote Mjoifjordur. Shape the day with easy detours for harbour walks, local seafood, and dramatic coastal photography.
Arrive in Egilsstadir by Lake Lagarfljot, steeped in local monster lore, then explore Hallormsstadaskogur forest or hike to Hengifoss waterfall. For jaw-dropping geology, visit Studlagil Canyon to see its striking basalt columns set against a vivid blue glacial river.
For an Iceland itinerary that feels genuinely off the beaten path, spend a day in the remote Eastfjords. Drive into the narrow, dramatic Mjoifjordur and stop by tiny Brekkuthorp, then continue to Dalatangi lighthouse for sweeping coastal panoramas at the edge of the world.
In Seydisfjordur, wander past timber houses, browse local art shops, and visit the iconic blue church before heading to Borgarfjordur Eystri, where puffins often nest with colorful peaks as a backdrop.
Explore the volcanic Lake Myvatn region, where Iceland’s geothermal forces are on full display. Walk among the bubbling mud pots and steaming vents at Hverir and Leirhnjukur, then wander the otherworldly lava formations of Dimmuborgir.
Climb the rim of Hverfjall for sweeping views, peer into the Viti crater, and explore the Skutustadagigar pseudo craters along the lake shore. Round out the day at Grjotagja, a lava cave and hot spring made famous by Game of Thrones.
Discover Dettifoss and the dramatic Jokulsargljufur canyon, then continue to Vesturdalur to explore Hljodaklettar’s echoing rock formations and the red volcanic mounds of Raudholar. Finish in the horseshoe-shaped Asbyrgi canyon, with the turquoise Botnstjorn pond and peaceful birch woods.
From Husavik and Lake Myvatn, personalize your time with whale watching and puffin cruises, a soak at GeoSea or the Myvatn Nature Baths, Northern Lights tours, and in winter, snowmobiling adventures.
Explore Northwest Iceland from Akureyri to Godafoss, a route made for slow discovery. Stroll Akureyri’s charming downtown, visit the Lystigardurinn Botanical Garden, then continue to picture-perfect Godafoss, where the falls sweep in a dramatic arc.
If you want to go farther afield, the coasts of Trollaskagi and Vatnsnes add memorable detours, from Siglufjordur’s colorful harbor to the Hvitserkur sea stack, the Borgarvirki basalt fortress, and the Seal Center.
Explore Reykjavik’s icons, from Hallgrimskirkja church to Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture. Stroll Laugavegur and the city squares, then slow down by Tjornin pond and the Old Harbor. Round out the day with panoramic views at Perlan, and choose from museums focused on history, art, or whales to match your interests.
Tailor your Iceland trip with guided food and gallery walks, live music, and dining at world-class restaurants.
Explore the moonlike Reykjanes Peninsula on your final day, a striking stretch between Reykjavik and Keflavik, and the perfect send-off before departure. Breathe in the steam at Gunnuhver and Krysuvik, take in Kleifarvatn on the Mid Atlantic Ridge, and stop at the green waters of Graenavatn. Scan the coast for seabirds at Reykjanesta sea stacks, cross the Bridge Between the Continents, and roam the lava fields of Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark.
End with a soothing soak in the Blue Lagoon, then continue to Keflavik for your flight, relaxed and wrapped in that last dose of Icelandic geology and sea air.
