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Kirkjufell
Seljalandsfoss
Blue Lagoon
Stuðlagil Canyon
Ytri Tunga

11-Day Ultimate Iceland Ring Road Private Tour

By Marina Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €11,366 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

This 11-day trip will bring you to the most famous and popular places and attractions in Iceland.

Driving along the ring road, you will visit the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, South Coast, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Troll Peninsula, the Diamond Circle and The Eastfjords. Find the details in the itinerary.

Activity location

  • Blue Lagoon
    • Nordurljosavegur 9,
    • 240, Grindavik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Blue Lagoon
    • Nordurljosavegur 9,
    • 240, Grindavik, Iceland

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11-Day Ultimate Iceland Ring Road Private Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 11 days11d11d
  • Opening hours: Fri 06:00-16:00
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€11,365.51 x 2 Adults€22,731.02

Total
Price is €22,731.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBlue Lagoon comfort entrance
  • What's includedWhat's included10 nights accommodation in 3* hotel with breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee for LAVA Centre or Kerid Volcano Crater
  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport meet and greet
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch and Dinner (meal breaks along the way)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPetra’s Stone Collection (EUR11.20 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDC3 Plane Wreck (EUR19.70 per adult/EUR9.90 per child)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Blue Lagoon
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Hamar, 3-star hotel
Blue Lagoon
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival to Iceland, your guide will be waiting for you at the arrival hall. Your Iceland adventure starts from here. The first stop will be to the famous Blue Lagoon where you can relax and let the warm and mineral-rich water warm you up and recharge you for your exciting trip in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon features a in-water mask booth, sauna, steam room and a in-water bar (book with us and get a complimentary drink). The silica mask is free-flow so you can use as much as you wish.
Day 2: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hótel Bifröst, 3-star hotel
Kirkjufell Mountain
  • 30m
This iconic narrow mountain has become the landmark of Snæfellsnes in recent years. It became famous after being presented as the “Arrowhead Mountain” on Game of Thrones. The erosive powers of the glaciers during the last ice age about 12,000 years ago gave this mountain its shape. Due to this unique look, it is one of the most photographed sights in Iceland and just across you will see the beautiful waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss which completes your perfect shot of the mountain. There are numerous vantage points for the perfect photograph and our guides know them all!
Budakirkja
  • 20m
On the south coast of the peninsula, there’s a village with only a hotel and a tiny black church called the Búdakirkja that sits alone among a field of lava rocks. Búdakirkja was built on the spot in 1703 and reconstructed in 1987 after a claim by a single member that lobbied to have it back. It has an historic graveyard, a bell and chalice from the time it was erected. It is a listed building, owned by the National Museum of Iceland, but it is in the care of the Búdir parish. Without a doubt, this picturesque chapel has a romantic air about it and is a real attraction to the site
Arnarstapi
  • 30m
This tiny fishing village has picturesque coastal cliffs which derived from glowing magma hitting the wild waves of the Atlantic. Known in Iceland as the most beautiful harbour of the country. Thousands of years later erosion has formed beautiful stone arcs and a remarkable marine geyser. Enjoy a walk along the coastline while your guide tells you all about Bárður, half-man half-troll, and his misdeeds in the area.
Ytri Tunga Beach
  • 30m
Ytri-Tunga is a sandy beach that has a little secret hidden away down by the sea, behind the farmhouses… a seal colony! Seals love to spend their time on the rocks of this beautiful beach. They are friendly and curious and will climb up on the rocks for you to spot them from a distance.
Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring
  • 20m
The next attraction of the day is Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, where bailing water is bubbling from the ground, you will feel the heat from the hot steam. Next stop is Reykholt, one of the most important historical locations in Iceland. This was the home of Snorri Sturluson who was one of the most significant figures of the Middle Ages.
Hraunfossar
  • 30m
After leaving Reykholt you will see two waterfalls, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar is a series of rivulets that stream through the dark lava field. Barnafoss waterfall is a light blue waterfall that rushes through a narrow gorge.
Day 3: Troll Peninsula
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, 3-star hotel
Hvitserkur
  • 3h
Visible from the black-sand beach, this 15-meter-tall basalt island resembles a dragon or rhino. It has been featured in numerous advertisements. Troll Peninsula Troll Peninsula is an adventurous location with its high mountains, green valleys, lakes and sea. The Northern light shine during the wintertime and the hills are filled with juicy berries during the fall. Not to mention the spring and the summertime where the days stets into the night and the light seem never ending. The area is rich with culture and for those knowledge thirsty history is on display at local folk museums and Cultural houses have exhibitions all year around. Optional activities available on this day.
Day 4: North Iceland
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at Icelandair Hotel Herad, 3-star hotel
Akureyri
  • 1h
Known also as the city of love, Akureyri is Iceland’s capital of the north. We will take a city tour to explore some interesting place like the Christmas House and Akureyrarkirkja. During the summer, you can take a stroll in the Botanical Gardens of Akureyri where beautiful flowers bloom.
Godafoss
  • 30m
Godafoss is a spectacular waterfall plunging over a curved, 12m-high precipice, with paths to multiple viewpoints. Its name means “the waterfall of the gods”.
Lake Myvatn
  • 20m
Explore the area around Mývatn where there are caves, waterfalls and the most popular Lake Mývatn.
Namafjall Hverir
  • 30m
The next stop will bring you to an out-of-the-world location – Hverir. This geothermal hotspot is well-known for its boiling mud pools and steaming fumaroles emitting sulfuric gas.
Dettifoss Waterfall
  • 30m
During the summer, you can take a detour to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.
Studlagil canyon
  • 2h
During the summer, we will take yet another detour to visit this picturesque canyon lined by basalt columns. To get to this amazingly beautiful canyon takes a little effort but it will be all worth it.
Day 5: The Eastfjords
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Hofn, 3-star hotel
Borgarfjaroarhofn
  • 30m
Start the day driving along the eastfjords of Iceland. Keep a lookout for wild reindeers who are permanent residents of this area. During the summer, we take a detour to Borgarfjarðarhöfn to visit the natural habitat of the puffins.
Eggin i Gledivik
  • 20m
Visit the interesting Eggin í Gleðivík, where giant sculptures of all the different kinds of eggs of resident birds of Iceland line the coast.
Stokksnes
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Take a stroll in the Christmas tree garden and visit an old Viking village situated right beside the picturesque Vestrahorn and Stokksnes.
Petra Stone Collection
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional Activity Petra’s Stone Collection is the world’s largest privately owned stone and mineral collection. The stones and minerals, amongst other collections, are displayed within a beautiful garden.
Day 6: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Fosshotel Nupar, 3-star hotel
Glacier Lagoon
  • 2h
Starting this day by heading to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier. Enormous icebergs come from Breiðamerkurjökull all year round so the lagoon is usually filled with ice that floats south. We will give you the opportunity to book a boat ride between the icebergs during summer time and get a closer look at the millenary ice. If boating is not your thing, then we walk alongside the glacier lagoon enjoying the magnificent views and dead silence of Icelandic nature. Optional activities available at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
Fellsfjara
  • 30m
On the other side of the road the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon float into the Atlantic Ocean where they are quickly thrown back to shore by the tide and winds. This black sand beach is full of smaller ice rocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight. The ice itself comes in all shades of white and blue forming beautiful contrasts, guaranteed to make your Instagram account pop!
Day 7: Vatnajökull National Park
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Dyrholaey, 3-star hotel
Svartifoss Waterfall
  • 2h
Start the day with a hike into the mountains to Svartifoss, known as the black waterfall, where water falls between basalt columns. Along the way, you can see the highest peak of Iceland, Hvannadalshnúkur.
Eldhraun Lava Field
  • 15m
Have a photo-stop at the Eldhraun lava field, the largest lava field in the world and which event disrupted lives all around the world.
Reynisfjara Beach
  • 30m
Heading further west, we visit the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where the massive waves of the Atlantic meet the unique basalt columns in the cliffs above the sand. Rock pillars in the water and the cliffs of Dýrhólaey are seen in the distance. This area of the south is also a paradise for bird lovers, as puffins and dozens of other unique species nest on top of these cliffs in the summertime from June to August.
Day 8: South Coast
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Hvolsvöllur, 3-star hotel
Skogafoss
  • 45m
Further west along the coast is Skógafoss waterfall. Skógafoss is an incredibly picturesque sight. Tucked in a little gorge, the river Skógá tumbles down a 60 metre cliff before continuing down the landscape towards the Atlantic Ocean. Alongside the gorge a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views. See if you can count your steps on your way up.
Seljalandsfoss
  • 30m
The adventure begins when your arrival is announced by the powerful theatrics of Seljalandsfoss. Bring a raincoat and you’ll be able to make the short hike behind the falls. The scene behind the fall and the trembling ground from the power of the falling water makes for an automatic Instagram blockbuster!
Kerid Crater
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kerid is a 3000 year old extinct volcano. After its last eruption, the volcano collapsed to form a crater. This scenic lake has attracted visitors from near and far.
Lava Centre
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Lava Centre is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. Examine the various volcanos—eruptions and lava flows, volcanic and rift systems, faults and glacial floods that make Iceland a showcase of volcanism.
Crashed DC 3 Plane
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the famous plane wreck on Solheimasandur. This plane wreck of the US Navy has been sitting on the vast black sand since 1973.
Day 9: Golden Circle
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Fosshotel Baron, 3-star hotel
Thingvellir National Park
  • 1h
We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.
Geysir
  • 45m
The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colourful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 metres.
Gullfoss Waterfall
  • 30m
The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen! Optional activities available on this day.
Day 10: Reykjavik City Tour
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Fosshotel Baron, 3-star hotel
Perlan
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Reykjavik city tour covers the city‘s top attractions, interesting facts, and stories that relate to history and culture in Reykjavik and throughout Iceland. Travelling the Reykjavik area and surrounding municipalities provides an excellent opportunity to discover various things to see or to do in Reykjavik during your stay in Iceland. On this tour you will visit Perlan glass dome where a 360 viewing platform provides some of the best places for sightseeing in Reykjavik.
Hofdi House
  • 20m
After enjoying the spectacular view over Reykjavik city and its surroundings the tour proceeds to go to Reykjavik's seafront to the old Höfði building where an important summit between former US President Ronald Reagan and former U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986.
Hallgrimskirkja
  • 30m
Next stop is Hallgrímskirkja church who's design was inspired by basalt lava columns, a common volcanic rock formation in Icelandic nature. From Hallgrimskirkja church, the tour explores Reykjavik city centre in and around the Parliament building by Austurvöllur which, sometimes is referred to as "the Old town". Optional activities available on this day.
Day 11: Free at leisure - Departure
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Reykjavik
  • 1h
You will have this day at your leisure for shopping or any other activity you like to do before your flight back home.

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    • Nordurljosavegur 9,
    • 240, Grindavik, Iceland

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    • Nordurljosavegur 9,
    • 240, Grindavik, Iceland

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