Guided Iceland Circle 2026

AVAILABLE:
May 8 to August 29

DURATION:
8 days, 7 nights

TOUR ID:
GG04

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Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide)
6 days escorted bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver guide
7 nights accommodation in rooms with shower/wc. Breakfast included.
1x dinner
Visit to Glaumbær Folk Museum
Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths
Entrance to the Stone Museum
Amphibian boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (May-Sept depending on weather conditions)
Entrance to Icelandic Lava Show
Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse

All meals not listed under "included"
Any private expenses
Any additional services
Single supplement (mandatory when in a single room)

Day 1. Arrival

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik.

Overnight location:
Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar in Reykjavík.
Dinner is on your own.
(50 km/31 mls)

Day 2. Volcano Crater, Fjords & Mountains

At 09:00 meet our tour guide and depart from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Travel west along the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. Easy hike on Grábrók volcano crater in the middle of a greenish lava field. Further north visit Glaumbær, one of Iceland’s most beautiful turf house farms and folk museums. Continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location at allows you to walk around the beautiful town of Akureyri.

Overnight location:
Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar
Breakfast & dinner included. Lunch is on your own.
(415 km/258 mls)

Day 3. The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn and Geothermal Baths

In the morning explore the town of Akureyri, also called the capital of North Iceland, and admire the panoramic view over the Eyjafjörður fjord. Optional whale watching tours available at 09:00.

In the afternoon travel to Goðafoss – the waterfalls of the Gods. Then explore Lake Mývatn, known as a geological wonderland and for its abundant birdlife. See the strange lava formations at Kálfaströnd, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and the tephra cone Hverfjall. End the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.

Overnight location:
Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(120 km/75 mls)

Day 4. Lava Labyrinth, Hot Springs & Travel East

In the morning walk in the lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir “the dark castles”, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. In the afternoon, visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surrounding to East Iceland. From June to August the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.

Overnight location:
Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(250 km/155 mls)

Day 5. East Fjords, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and, on the route, visit an attractive stone and mineral collection. Then, in the afternoon, see Vatnajökull – Europe’s biggest glacier visible all over Southeast Iceland. We end the day with a stop at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, exploring the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in the arctic waters. A boat tour between floating icebergs is included in the program from May through September. You can walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded.

Please note that itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.

Overnight location:
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(260 km/161 mls)

Day 6. Vatnajökull National Park & South Coast

Travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and get a glimpse at Europe’s second-largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe’s largest glacier.

In the afternoon, a beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. Experience the unique Icelandic Lava Show where you get to witness and feel the heat from molten lava! Stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges over the mountain. An exciting trail goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet!

Please note that itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.

Overnight location:
Stracta Hotel Hella or similar.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(380 km/235 mls)

Day 7. Icelandic Horses and Golden Circle

Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur “the Churn” which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls“, which is a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. Travel inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world’s northernmost capital.

Overnight location:
Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(160 km/99 mls)

Day 8. Departure

Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.

Breakfast included.
(50 km/31 mls)

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20% Deposit
Cancellation:
A cancellation fee of 20% will be retained by us for cancellations made from 6 to 8 weeks prior to tour start. From 6 weeks until 4 weeks prior to tour start, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to tour start, or for no shows, and a tour begun, but not completed.
TOURIS reserves the right to charge a non-refundable bookings fee/payment deposit of 20 % in order to secure space on the tour. Final payment is due 8 weeks prior to tour start.
CHILDREN DISCOUNT: 20% discount for children 8-11 years of age if sharing room with parents. Tour is not recommended for children younger than eight years of age. Triple rooms are double rooms with extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child.

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Availability: April - August

GROUP SIZE: Max 30 persons.

Min Age: 8+

Complementaries:
Entrance fees
Free Wi-Fi on the bus

Additional Services:
Extra night in Reykjavik before/after the tour – on request
Upgrade for private airport transfer – on request

PLEASE NOTE that this tour books up quickly. An update on availability may not appear immediately at our website after the tour fills up. Kindly contact us to check for availability before making an online booking.

Start & End Location: Keflavik International Airport (Flybus shuttle)

DEPARTURES Time: 09:00 on day 2 from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels (subject to change)

ACCOMMODATION - Tourist-class accommodation, in rooms with shower/wc
Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar in Reykjavík for first and last night
Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar (1 night)
Mývatn Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar (1 night)
Hérað Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar (1 night)
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar (1 night)
Stracta Hotel Hella or similar (1 night).
Note that hotel list is subject to change.

NOTE - Most double rooms in Iceland are actually twin bedded rooms.

NOTE: Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.

PAYMENT - A non refundable deposit of 20%, of the total package price should reach TOURIS within 2 days of confirmation of booking and full payment not later than 8 weeks prior to tour departure. In case of delay on payments, TOURIS will reserve the right to treat this as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of the services.
Every detail regarding the booking must be included, in order for TOURIS to ensure efficiency, including the passengers´ name, flight information, all accommodation, tours and other services.

TRAVEL INSURANCE - To avoid dispute in case of cancellation, we strongly recommend that our clients purchase a comprehensive travel insurance in their home country, that covers your cost should you have to cancel your tour. This kind of travel insurance is usually not expensive and it frequently covers other risks too.