Self-drive holiday in Iceland.
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Iceland Full Circle

7-8 Nights from £1,050
4.5/5 | 2 Reviews

April - October
7-8 Nights
from £1,050

Jan - May  from £

Jun - Aug  from £1,245

Sep - Oct  from £1,050



This road trip takes you around the ring road, which circles all of Iceland (highway 1). Experience all the extreme, beautiful and fascinating wonders along the way. Let yourself be seduced by Iceland’s ever changing and contrasting scenery. You will drive over highland plateaus, through barren lave landscapes and lush farmlands, along the coast and into fairytale fjords with mighty mountains towering over you and glaciers sparkling in the horizon. This trip is one of our most popular during summer. 

Departures 2025: April - October; daily

We offer numerous direct and connecting flights. Please contact our sales team for inquiries.


Driving distance: 1860 km (50-340 km/day)

Package includes

package includes:

Flights to/from Iceland including tax and luggage.
7-8 nights accommodation, including breakfast.
Rental car for 7-8 days inc. unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance.
Detailed PDF including tips for activities around all of Iceland.
24-hour access to service hotline in Iceland.
Personal service from our knowledgably consultants.
Travel protection equivalent to ATOL, through Kammarkollegiet, the Swedish statutory travel protection.

add ons:

Accommodation standard - Choose between; Economy, Comfort or Quality, for more information, see below.
Rental car – The package price is based on a Hyundai I10 (5-doors) or similar. Other car types available.
Entry to the Blue Lagoon.
Cancellation insurance if illness occurs.

Pay on the spot:

If the rental car is picked up at Keflavik Airport, a small airport fee will be charged.

package highlights:

Black lava beaches at Reynisfjara! The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón! Mývatn and Husavík.

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Day description

Day Day 1

Arrival and the Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

You arrive at Keflavík airport in the morning or afternoon and pick up you hire car from here. Kick off your Iceland Holiday by taking a dip in the world famous Blue Lagoon straight from the airport (must be booked in advance). The Lagoon is like a crystal blue oasis in the midst of barren lava landscapes on the way from the airport to Reykjavík. Enjoy the warm (36-39° Celsius) and mineral rich water in the outdoor pool, or make use of the geothermic indoor pool, sauna and restaurant as well.

Reenergised from bathing in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon, make your way to your hotel in Reykjavík for your first night in Iceland. Explore the capital city of Reykjavík for the rest of the day and into evening.

Day Day 2

The Golden Circle and Vik

geyser, iceland

Today is the day for visiting some of Iceland’s most famous and interesting attractions. First stop is UNESCO World Heritage site Thingvellir National Park, where both the history and the geology are fascinating.

Continue on to the famous geothermic area of Geysir, where Strokkur, Iceland’s most active geyser, spurts its majestic column of water into the sky every 5-7 minutes. Close to Thingvellir national park is the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, ”The Golden Waterfall”, by many regarded the most beautiful in Iceland.

Travel south and along the Southern coast until you get to the waterfalls Seljalandfoss and Skógarfoss, two stops not to be missed. You can walk behind the curtain of water at Seljalandsfoss, and at Skógar you can also find an interesting museum on the history of Iceland. Drive on towards the town of Vik for your overnight stay in the area of Skogar/Vik.

If there is time in the afternoon you can visit the beautiful cliffs of Dyrhólaey, richly populated by migrating puffin birds from springtime to the middle of August, but Dyrhólaey is well worth a visit outside the puffin season too.

Day Day 3

Vík - Höfn

jökulsarlon, south coast, iceland

From Vik you drive over the Mýrdalssandur plain and pass the lave field Eldhraun. Continue you journey over the magnificent river delta Skeidarársandur, where you get an excellent view of Europe’s larger glacier Vatnajökull. You can see the results of volcanic outbreaks beneath Vatnajökull, creating glacial rivers that have taken everything in their path with them.

Make a stop at the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón at the foot of the glacier. Icebergs released from the glacier float in the lagoon, creating an almost magical atmosphere. It is possible to take a short boat trip on the lagoon amongst the icebergs (additional fee). Continue onto to Höfn for your overnight stay.

Day Day 4

Höfn - Egilsstaðir

hvalnes, island

The journey continues north along the Eastern fjords, passing fishing villages and steep mountainsides along the way. Drive through the Almannaskarð pass to the towns Djúpivogur and Breiðdalsvík.

When you get to Stöðvarfjörður you can visit a well-known and interesting exhibition of rocks assembled by one lady during her lifetime in Iceland. Overnight stay in the Egilsstaðir area.

Day Day 5

Egilsstaðir - Mývatn

dettifoss, iceland

Drive through the desert-like highlands of Möðrudalur in the morning to reach Iceland’s most powerful waterfall Dettifoss, with a fall height of 44 metres. Continue on to Ásbyrgi, an escarpment shaped as a horseshoe, believed to be the hoof print of Odin’s house Sleipner. From there you drive along the beautiful coastal roads on the Tjörnes peninsula until you reach the charming fishing village of Húsavík, where you stay overnight in the area of Húsavík/Mývatn.

Day Day 6

Myvatn - Varmahlíð

myvatn, iceland

Spend the day in the nature reserve surrounding Mývatn Lake, one of Iceland’s most fascinating areas. Fantastical volcanic rock formations, geothermic activity and the lake itself with its varying surrounding flora and fauna await you.

Options here include visiting the twisted lava formations of Dimmuborgir, exploring the volcanic craters of Skútustaðir, or visiting the volcano itself, Krafla, which had an outbreak as late as 1984.

There is also an outdoor natural lagoon reminiscent of the famous Blue Lagoon in the area, well worth a visit to relax after the active day. From Mývatn drive north to Varmahlíð, passing the Goðafoss waterfall and Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city. Overnight stay in the area around Varmahlíð.

Day Day 7

Varmahlíð - Reykjavik

hraunfoss, iceland

Continue along road no 1 over the Holtavörðurheiði pass towards the south west of Iceland and Reykjavík. In Borgafjörður you pass the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfall, and then drive through Reykholt where the Norse author Snorre Sturlasson lived and worked. Iceland’s largest hot spring Deildartunguhver is also located in Reykholt.

On the last stretch towards Reykjavík you can choose between to routes. Either drive through the tunnel Hvalfjörður, or along the fjord by the same way. In Hvalfjörður (The Whale fjord) there was an important American marine base during the Second World War.

Once settled in Reykjavík you can stroll around and enjoy great restaurants, cafes and shops. For the culturally inclined there are several excellent museums. If you wish to make a night of it, spend the evening in a welcoming bar, pub or strutting your stuff on a dance floor. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

Day Day 8

Return home

Return flights either early in the morning or in the afternoon. Drive from Reykjavík to Keflavík airport (approx. 45 mins) and leave the car there in connection with your return flight.

Rental cars

HL
Doors
Persons
Luggage
Transmission
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10
highland: No
5 doors
4 persons
1 luggage
Manual transmission
Toyota Yaris Sedan
Toyota Yaris Sedan
highland: No
5 doors
4 persons
2 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Skoda Octavia Sedan
Skoda Octavia Sedan
highland: No
5 doors
5 persons
3 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon
highland: No
5 doors
5 persons
5 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Dacia Duster 4WD
Dacia Duster 4WD
highland: No
5 doors
4 persons
4 luggage
Automatic/Manual transmission
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy
highland: No
5 doors
7 persons
2 luggage
Manual transmission
Toyota Land Cruiser GX 4WD
Toyota Land Cruiser GX 4WD
highland: Yes
5 doors
5 persons
5 luggage
Automatic transmission

Accommodation standards

You can choose between three different types of accommodation on this trip.
If you book two or more rooms then they will all need to be of the same type.  

Economy

Without

In this category, you can expect to stay in family-run guesthouses, country hotels, or even renovated farmhouses. Feel immersed in Icelandic charm while always enjoying your own private and comfortable bedroom. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests, though some rooms have washbasins. Towels and bed linen are included in all accommodations. Each morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast on-site, always included in the cost.

Examples: Snorri Guesthouse, Efstidalur Farm Hotel, Glacier World Guesthouse.

Comfort

With

Our Comfort category offers charming rooms in country hotels, guesthouses, or farmhouses, always with private bathroom facilities. They’re the perfect base to relax in after your day’s adventure in Iceland, and each morning before more sightseeing. You’ll also enjoy a daily breakfast buffet, included with each night’s stay.

Examples: Hótel Klettur, Hótel Dyrhóley, Hótel Hallormsstaður.

Quality 

With our quality category, you’ll get the best available accommodation from our selection of hand-picked hotels. You can expect restful rooms with comfortable furnishings and private bathroom facilities. Before each day’s adventure, fuel up with a breakfast of local specialities, always included. A lot of accommodation at this level also offers superb restaurants and bars on-site. That way, you can indulge in some evening relaxation.

Examples: Fosshótel Reykjavík, Hotel Katla superior room, Hotel Kea Akureyri.

We help you with your trip

Staff

Jenny Hartwich

Languages: English, Swedish and Danish. [email protected] 012 0521 2140
Staff

Diana Pajkic

Languages: English and Swedish. [email protected] 012 0521 2140
Staff

Sara Kristinsson

Languages: English, Icelandic and Swedish. [email protected] 012 0521 2140