6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 6 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Effortlessly conquer Iceland's vast distances on this 6-day circuit from Reykjavik, seeing many of the island's best sights without the hassle of driving. Access remote wonders like Skaftafell glacier and Lake Myvatn without navigating unfamiliar roads or chasing hotel bookings. Enjoy a variety of activities—from whale-watching to glacier hiking—maximizing your valuable time in the Land of Fire and Ice.
- Check off Iceland's top sights in one tour: Ideal for travelers with limited time
- Includes hassle-free Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- Stay connected as you travel with on-board Wi-Fi
- Stay fueled for adventure with included breakfasts
- This small-group tour offers a more personal way to travel
What's Included
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- National Park fees
- Professional guide
- Reykjavik pick-up and drop off
- Whale Watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord
- Glacier Hiking adventure
- Stop at Myvatn Nature Baths (Forest Lagoon until May 27th, 2026), optional activity
- Live commentary on board
- WiFi on board
- Glacier Hike (mid-April to October)
- Ice Cave Tour (October to mid-April)
- Breakfast (5)Breakfast
- MealsLunch and Dinner
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to the nature baths (optional at an extra charge ~40EUR)
- Rental waterproof gear and hiking shoes are available as optional extras ( ~28 EUR per item)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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.4 – Miðbakki 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.15 – Vesturbugt 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. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Golden Circle and South Coast of Iceland
5 Stops
Thingvellir National Park (Pass By)
1
Gullfoss Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Site de Geysir
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Seljalandsfoss
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Skogafoss
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel Geirland, or similar.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
South Coast of Iceland
8 Stops
1
Reynisfjara Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Vik
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Myrdalsjokull Glacier (Pass By)
Skaftafell National Park (Pass By)
3
Vatnajokull Glacier
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Jokulsarlon
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Fellsfjara
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hof (Pass By)
Accommodation: Accommodation will be at Hotel Hof, or something similar. Ideal location to chase the Northern Lights in winter.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
East Fjords of Iceland
5 Stops
1
Djupivogur
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hengifoss Track
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Litlanesfoss (Pass By)
Egilsstadir (Pass By)
3
Wilderness Center
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Accommodation at Wilderness Center, or similar. Perfect for chasing the Northern Lights during winter nights.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Stuðlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Goðafoss - Akureyri
10 Stops
Modrudalur (Pass By)
1
Dettifoss Waterfall
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Myvatn (Pass By)
Námaskarð (Pass By)
Hverfjall (Pass By)
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations (Pass By)
2
Godafoss
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Studlagil canyon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Earth Lagoon Myvatn (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Akureyri (Pass By)
Accommodation: Accommodation at Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður - Tröllaskagi - Borgarnes
5 Stops
Akureyri (Pass By)
1
Eyjafjörður
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Siglufjordur
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Tröllaskagi (Pass By)
Laugarbakki (Pass By)
Accommodation: Accommodation will be at Hotel Laugarbakki, or similar. Ideal for Northern Lights hunt in winter months.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
5 Stops
West Region (Pass By)
Hraunfossar (Pass By)
Reykholt (Pass By)
Hvalfjörður (Pass By)
1
Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Please note that if you are a solo traveler you will be paired in a twin room with another participant of the same gender
- If you are a solo traveler and wish to have your own room then you can opt for a single room upgrade directly with the operator at an extra charge
- The operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary due to weather and/or other conditions outside its control.
- Near public transportation
- Pick up is offered from authorized pick up points in Reykjavik. Contact the operator for further details.
- What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof clothing, headgear, gloves and hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing and hiking boots can also be rented from the operator for a small fee if you let them know in an advance.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Emily_B, Jun 2026
What an amazing experience. The colors, textures, views, sensations, and sounds that Iceland's natural habitat has to offer are so unique and awe inspiring. Searching for whales is so much fun. I highly advise bringing your binoculars to assist in hunt! The glaciers are amazing, not only to explore, but to admire their jewel like blue color or the more oxidized ones' zebra stripes from the volcanic ash. In the north and west poppies and columbines grow abundantly and all over the dandelions are giants. The puffins are silly, be sure to listen to the sounds they make when they duck into their holes. The rock formations and minerals and the lichen and moss that grow on them are worthy of painting. The waterfalls are abundant and humbling. 100% recommend, bringing your poncho to go play behind the waterfall 😉! The seafood was spectacular and our accommodations are always a pleasant surprise. The Forest Lagoon add on is 10/10. Do it and make sure to enjoy the sauna and cold plunge. I learned that horses are not scary and are my friends and had a great time feeding and petting them. Also, I recommend getting in one of the hot tubs on your final hotel stay to decompress. Our guide Óskar was great. He was funny and did a great job with us silly folk from the USA. He also told us stories from history, lore, and his personal experiences that really enhanced our experiences. He gave us good tips on where to eat and how to dress for each activity. He played Icelandic music for us our entire trip. He was also flexible. He took in to account the weather, people's interest, and people's needs/abilities. He went out of the way to make the trip special for us. He was kind when someone lost their phone and immediately turned back for us to get it. Thanks Óskar!
Jesse_F, May 2026
Was incredible experience ! Try not to sit at the back of the bus , the ride is a bit brutual back there .
Dylan_G, Oct 2025
Had an amazing time on the tour. The itinerary included a good variety of Iceland’s highlights with some additional gems that kept every day exciting. Tom was an absolutely brilliant guide as well as a great driver, excellent storyteller, and creative problem-solver for when things such as the weather went awry. Would definitely recommend the Mývatn nature baths as an add-on as it was our favourite part of the tour. A great way to experience the country as the entire route is incredibly scenic. Would 100% recommend.
Perry_O, Aug 2025
It is difficult to get in touch with the direct tour people if their are questions. I had a flight cancelation problem and had a hard time getting a hold of the operator to work out details of the tour meeting. As a result I missed the beginning of the tour but they were able to finally contact me to set up a meet.
Ludmila_I, Jul 2025
What an amazing week on the Ring Road — it totally blew us away! If you're on the fence about doing this trip, just go for it. Iceland is truly breathtaking. In just six days, we saw so much: diamond beach, basalt columns, sleeping craters, insanely powerful waterfalls, geysirs, you name it.
Every place we stayed overnight was super cozy, well-stocked, and served up awesome breakfasts and dinners. The landscapes were like something from another planet and changed constantly — never a dull moment. Glacier hiking, Myvatn nature baths and horse farm were definite highlights for us.
And we can't say enough good things about our guide, Vjeran — what a legend! Full of great stories, energy, humor and good vibes all around. We shared so many laughs with our team wonderful — we’ll always treasure these memories!
Marilyn_M, Aug 2024
Climbing the glacier was an amazing experience. Diamond Beach is a black sand beach where pieces of icebergs break up and scatter over the sand. The ring road cannot be beat, such a varied landscape.
Michael_M, Aug 2024
What a great, fun, relaxing holiday!
The countryside is beautiful and steeped in colorful history brought to life by out amazing tour guide Bjorn.
Nickolas_D, Jul 2024
Tour was absolutely amazing! Karl (sp?) was a terrific and very knowledgable tour guide who kept us on pace without feeling rushed at any spot, really necessary since there are a lot of activities packed into the trip. One perk was that he was able to communicate with other tours to anticipate issues with some of the sites. One day we were scheduled to visit some of the eastern fjords but the weather would have made visibility very difficult, so instead he took us to some alternate spots that were very beautiful. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!
KIM_M, Jun 2024
The trip to Iceland was my bucket list.
very good trip, unforgettable memories of life. Where I want to go again.
Hugo_Q, Nov 2023
What an unbelievable experience this trip was. Had lots of scenic views, perfect accommodations, got to see the northern lights plus a great environment and a very knowledgeable guide. Definitely book this tour, totally worth it!!
YANYAN_F, Oct 2023
Many thanks to our guide, an icelandic hard core woman, heiðdis, if I'm spelling her name right. I lost my credit card in a hotel, she managed to get it back with little disturbance to our traveling plan and showed great patience in the whole process. Really reliable.
And we met with terrible weather during our tour, she drived really carefully, safely and smoothly. Such a good driver. We kept our schedule thanks to her.
What i like most is her telling us about icelandic saga and tales during the process. We know more about Iceland not just by seeing the beautiful views, but also through her telling the little interesting stories about icelandic history. That's a bonus for our trip.
Wish her all the best.
Agnes_F, Sep 2023
I loved this tour!!! It was an amazing experience and our guide/driver Vilhjálmur did a great job! Thank you so much!
Victoria_P, Aug 2023
Almar our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The tour was great and highly recommend to others.
Mark_T, Jul 2023
Awesome trip. Our guide Gunnar was great. He took such good care of us! I would definitely do this again.
Beverly_G, Jul 2023
Hiking on the glacier was a wonderful part of this vacation. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the information on history and culture of the Icelandic people!
Moira_K, Oct 2022
My mom and I booked this tour and can not recommended it enough. Gunnar was our guide and he did great! He was knowledgeable about the history and science of the places we visited, so he was good at answering all our questions.
We were lucky in that we had beautiful weather the entire trip even though it was October. Everything we visited was spectacular- even the short quick stops we made with extra time. Thank you for an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime trip. ❤️
Lucy_K, Oct 2022
This Ring Road trip is just phenomenal, jam-packed actions and so much to see. Our tour guide/driver "Diddy" is a great guide and told us stories (sagas) and jokes, and he's a great asset to the company being a native Icelander. The tour is named Adventurous tour and it lives up to its name, although it is deemed as "easy" hiking, but it's really not for the physically unfit as there are lots of walking and hiking and climbing, especially to the ice caves where you have to walk a mile on rocky terrain and crossing streams to get to the cave. Other sites have a lot of climbing uphill as well. The food and hotels are good. Overall, I would recommend this tour as it is well worth the price. We went during the first week of October and we can tell how close it is to wintry weather. Right after we came back to Reykjavik, the weather up north turned severe and tours have to be rerouted as roads are closed.
Chelsy_Z, Sep 2022
This was a fantastic trip! Hilmer, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt very safe with him driving especially with the wind blowing so fast. I would recommend anyone that’s planning to come to Iceland to do this tour, whether in group or alone. I loved everything about it. All the people we met on tour, we won’t forget. Each hotel that we stayed at had great service and great food! A little tip, make sure you follow the guide for what clothes to bring because you can get wet or it can be very cold, so plan accordingly. Safe travels!
Penny_M, Sep 2022
This tour is awesome! We get to see all aspects of Iceland, learn about its culture, and participate adventure activities, such as walking on glacier, hiking to the waterfalls, riding on a fishing boat to watch whales, etc. Iceland is indeed a beautiful country and people are very nice and friendly.
Our guide and driver, Almar is great! He is very knowledgeable on Iceland history, culture, and geology. He shares his information with us while droving through areas. He is friendly, professional, and care. He informed us about northern light forecast and where and when is a good time to see it daily. We actually saw the northern lights on our last night of the tour on 09/22/22. It is amazing. He drove us to see Glacier lagoon 2nd time because it was heavy rain the day before. He also kept us on schedule so that we can get into a hotel on time for the dinner. He made good suggestions on dinners while we stay in a town. In addition, he is a very good and safe driver as there are over 5 hours driving a day.
Overall, it is a great tour and I highly recommend it.
Zahra_H, Jul 2022
Wonderful tour with an even lovelier guide, Gunnar! He showed us places that meant something special to him and that took the tour to a more intimate and curated place for us. He was very patient and helpful. Truly the best guide we’ve had! The tour itself was the perfect number of days to see Iceland. Sometimes we wish we had more time because it’s hard to take in the beauty in an hour for specific areas, but it’s okay cause it was all worth it! We’ve used this your company twice now and can’t recommend them enough.
Laura_K, Jul 2022
The varied landscapes and every experience was better than the last! Hiking a glacier, geysers, black sand beaches, craters! Our guide (Soli) was fabulous. He made the trip special!
Elisa_H, Oct 2021
I celebrated my birthday by booking this tour and it was not disappointing. Unfortunately, I had missed Day 1 of the tour but was luckily to have been able to catch up with the group by that night. Arctic Adventures had been very accommodating and helpful. Adolf, the tour guide, is an experienced local and very passionate about his country and culture. An amazing driver through the various weather changes and sketchy roads. Each day was fun and adventurous, with some additional stops that Adolf suggests we would enjoy! - like the local ice cream place from his hometown or to stop and capture great shots of the sun setting. We were not able to catch the Northern Lights due to cloudy, rainy, snowy weather =( , however, the trip overall and the company I have shared the past 6 days/nights with made it all worthwhile. Each hotel night varied in style and comfort, breakfast was just enough. We had lunch/dinner as a group. Did not need to use cash, every place took card. Bus was comfortable enough for 11 people with rotating seats daily with plenty of room, and USB chargers and Wifi! Definitely dress warm with layers, wind/rain/snow proof, thick socks, comfortable hiking, waterproof, snow boots with good traction. Thank you Adolf and Team Eleven! This has been the best trip, best birthday, and birthday celebration this far! I highly recommend this tour to get a wholesome feel of the country and not just the city, you will not regret!!!
Caroline_N, Sep 2021
I spent an excellent trip with the group and Saga , our great guide tour , thank you for your smile , your energy during this trip :)
Michael_J, Oct 2019
First of all our tour guide, Iggy, was great! Made lots of interesting stops that were unexpected as well as getting us to the scheduled places. The tour includes accommodations for 5 nights in very nice hotels with breakfast. Dinner on your own provides an opportunity to sample local cuisine that was unique at each stop and delicious! We saw all of Iceland including many beautiful waterfalls, glacier hiking, and whale watching. This trip was billed as easy but you should know that there is a lot of walking involved. Free wi-fi on the bus, ample bathroom stops and very scenic drives between major sites made bus time enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.
Linda L, Sep 2019
The 6-Day small group adventure tour around Iceland was incredible. A true bucket list experience.
Our guide Hjalti Bjornsson was wonderful. He was so knowledgeable about Iceland from the history, economy, geology, food, etc. His passion for Iceland was truly contagious. He went overboard to ensure that everyone on the trip had a wonderful experience. There were 19 on the tour and all were delightful.
Carole_M, Sep 2019
Hjalti was an excellent guide! We had a fabulous time and we really appreciated his wealth of knowledge about your wonderful country. We learned so much!
LaiKey_K, Aug 2019
The itinerary is well planned including all major attractions within the limit of 6 days. Accommodation is comfy and clean. We have particularly enjoyed the boat trip at Glacier Lagoon (extra cost) and whale watching in big boat. We have thought of changing to rhib boat, but was glad we didn't change cos the rhib boat may be closer to whales but doesn't include fishing (fun and tasty to eat grilled fish!!) and trip was shorter. Overall, we have totally relaxed and enjoyed the trip a lot, without having to drive at all.
Jeanne_O, Jun 2018
What a great experience! Fellow tour mates were the nicest people and our Tour Guide/driver, Sindri, was the best. We saw all the tourist sites along the Ring Road and also the ones that the locals only know about! You don't get that driving yourself! We saw the one current UNESCO site that is on mainland Iceland site of the first Parliament in the world and 5 of the 7 tentative sites on this tour. The accomodates were wonderful. Waterfalls, Glaciers, Geysers, Thermal Pools, animals, just a wonderful country!!!
Heinz W, Mar 2018
This tour was seriously one of the best travel experiences I have ever made. I felt like I really got to know Iceland, not only wandering the beaten tourist tracks. Massive thanks to our guide Ricky who made this trip unforgetable and succeded in making us all fall in love with his beautiful country
john a, Aug 2017
Fantastic tour! The tour guide, Svan, was amazingly attentive to people's needs and had just the right attitude as a tour guide. He kept us on track. Good driver, very personable and relaxed, he made the tour fun and fulfilling. Can't say enough about how great he was! We saw many wonderful places. This a great, well-organized tour. The places we stayed were good or adequate. So many beautiful waterfalls and sites along the way. One beautiful scene after another. Prices in Iceland for food are very high, but that is not the fault of the tour folks. Be prepared to pay about 1 US for toilet use in many places. Even 2 US in one place and they took a credit card! Pretty unbelievable and annoying. But some other places are free. I hope someday the prices for food not included in the tour become more reasonable. I brought some protein bars and granola with me, as I am a vegetarian and could not always eat the food that was available on the tour. Note that Reykjavik has some great restaurants for vegans and vegetarians, but hard to find outside of the city. Overall, it was well worth it, and the tour price is reasonable for what you get. I highly recommend this fantastic tour!
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