Iceland Full Circle
7-8
Nights
from £1,075
Iceland Full Circle
7-8
Nights
Jan - Oct
7-8
Nights
from £1,075
Apr - May fr. £1,075
Jun - Aug fr. £1,440
Sep - Oct fr. £1,430
This road trip follows Iceland’s famous Ring Road (Route 1), which circles the entire island. Along the way, you encounter some of the country’s most striking and varied natural wonders, as the landscape shifts almost by the hour.
You drive across wide highland plateaus and through stark lava fields, past green farmlands and along rugged coastlines. Fairytale fjords open up before you, framed by towering mountains and distant glaciers shimmering on the horizon. Travelling at your own pace, you have time to take in the contrasts and the quiet beauty that make Iceland so distinctive. This is one of our most popular summer journeys. Driving distance: 1,860 km (50–340 km per day).
Departures 2026: January - October; daily.
Book directly – or receive a personalised proposal
When you book directly on this page, you can choose between our carefully curated accommodation categories: Economy (rooms with shared bathroom) or Comfort (rooms with private bathroom). Along the route, you will stay at thoughtfully selected hotels, each chosen for comfort and character. Well before your departure, you will receive the name and address of every place you will stay.
If you prefer to explore a personalised proposal before making a decision, simply send us an inquiry. We will reply with a detailed travel plan and pricing, where the hotels are named and tailored to your wishes, giving you a clear picture of your journey ahead.
Included & add-ons
The trip includes:
Flights to/from Iceland including tax and luggage.
7-8 nights at hotel incl. breakfast.
Rental car for 7-8 days inc. unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver insurance.
PDF including tips for activities around all of Iceland.
Personal service from our knowledgably consultants.
Travel protection equivalent to ATOL, through Kammarkollegiet, the Swedish statutory travel protection.
add-ons:
Entry to the Blue Lagoon.
If the rental car is picked up at Keflavik Airport, a small airport fee will be charged.
Booking and payment:
When you book a trip with us, you will always receive the best available price for your chosen date. As prices vary depending on demand, it may be worthwhile to compare several different dates to find the best offer.
When making a booking, it is important that the first and last names are entered exactly as they appear in the passport.
A deposit of 20% of the total trip price is payable at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid 30 days prior to departure.
Map
Highlights:
Black lava beaches at Reynisfjara!
The glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón!
Mývatn and Husavík.
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Day description
Day
Day 1
Arrival - Reykjavík
You arrive at Keflavik Airport in the morning or afternoon and pick up your rental car upon arrival. On your way to Reykjavik, you have the option to stop at the famous Blue Lagoon – a relaxing start to your Iceland adventure. A visit to the Blue Lagoon is not included in the package and must be booked separately in advance.
The lagoon lies like an oasis in the middle of a lava field and offers geothermal bathing with a temperature of 36–39 °C all year round. On site, you’ll also find a geothermal sauna, an indoor lagoon, and a lovely restaurant with views of the steaming waters.
After the visit, you continue to Reykjavik for your first overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the city on your own during the afternoon or evening.
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Day 2
The Golden Circle and Vik
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.
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Day 3
Vík - Höfn
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.
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Day 4
Höfn - Egilsstaðir
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.
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Day 5
Egilsstaðir - Mývatn
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.
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Day 6
Myvatn - Varmahlíð
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.
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Day 7
Varmahlíð - Reykjavik
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.
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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
Hyundai i10
Toyota Yaris Sedan
Skoda Octavia Sedan
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon
Dacia Duster 4WD
Ford Galaxy
Toyota Land Cruiser GX 4WD
