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8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour

8 days
Start and end in Reykjavik
4.4
124 traveler reviews
8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour - Arctic Adventures
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Tour Operator:
Arctic Adventures
Max group size:
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Age range:
8 to 80
Operated in:
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Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Go sightseeing in Reykjavik or browse through stores
  • Dive into the hot springs of the Mývatn Nature Baths
  • Hike to Hengifoss, the second highest waterfall in Iceland
  • Spot the humpbacks on whale watching tour in Dalvík
  • Have a coffee in the highest coffee house in Iceland

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Day - Reykjavik City Sightseeing
  2. Day 2 Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir (The Golden Circle) and South Coast
  3. Day 3 Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Hofn
  4. Day 4 East Fjords - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir
  5. Day 5 Studlagil - Myvatn - Godafoss - Akureyri
  6. Day 6 Whale watching in Dalvik - Siglufjordur -Trollaskagi - Borgarnes
  7. Day 7 West Iceland - Borgarfjörður
  8. Day 8 Final Day - Reykjavik
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

23

Age Range

6 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

Arctic Adventures is a leading Icelandic tour operator with over 30 years of experience servicing clients in adventure tours in Iceland. Our tour company offers a great selection of guided adventure tours in Iceland, including glacier tours, self-drive, group, incentive, mountain climbing, ice...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
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    4.2
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  • R
    · October 30th, 2024
    The trip was amazing I am a detailed planning kind of person so it was very hard to sit back and let someone else do the work and get little information back in return without having to ask a bunch of questions along the way. But overall I would do it again. It was spectacular
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • DV
    · September 10th, 2024
    Wonderful ..."6" day tour...why is it advertised as an eight day tour???
    Trip date: August 2024
  • 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour reviewer 3
    · September 5th, 2024
    We enjoyed a 6 Day RingTour. Our guide-Gunnar— was excellent. He provided great insights to our many tour stops. We visited waterfalls, went on a whale watch, glacier climb, horse farm and several hikes. We saw many spectacular vistas!
    Trip date: August 2024
  • 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour reviewer 4
    · August 28th, 2024
    Best tour I have done in years and I travel a lot. The places seen and the driver/guide was superb.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • MM
    · August 25th, 2024
    It was rxcellent, but maybe a few too many waterfalls. Some were spectacular , but some only exciting if someone never saw one.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • KB
    · August 19th, 2024
    Nice trip. Some of the activities may be difficult for people at lower fitness levels.
    Trip date: August 2024
  • JM
    · June 9th, 2024
    We enjoyed our trip. The guide was knowledgeable and used this to his advantage as unforeseen weather conditions required quick adjustments to the itinerary. The biggest issue for us was the change to the itinerary after booking, so be aware that is a possibility for all. Some of the accommodation, especially those owned by Arctic Adventures, was simply unsuitable and unacceptable for a trip with this price tag. However, we appreciate their efforts to make our experience as positive as it could be, given the circumstances.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • BD
    · May 20th, 2024
    We had a wonderful tour with Freysteinn as out guide. Our group was 14 and from 8 different countries. Everyone was easy to travel with and not too annoying. The itinerary was followed except for he took us to a puffin roosting place and that was really great! Whale watching in May is not the best. Luckily, there were two whales who stayed behind and didn't migrate. We saw one of them. Walking on the glacier was quite an experience and luckily we were not very cold. We had the rental coats and pants that helped. The accommodations at two stops were quite spare, but adequate (2 Adventure Lodges). The coach was clean and comfortable and our driver handled the road expertly. The only negative thing at all with this tour is that Freysteinn was very difficult to understand through the PA system on the bus. Not sure if he spoke too close to the mike or what, but all of the tour participants had difficulty in the bus. He has a strong Icelandic accent. In spite of that problem, we were able to glean enough information to know what was going on. He really did take good care of us! I highly recommend Arctic Adventures. It is NOT a luxury tour, but it was exactly what we wanted.
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour reviewer 9
    · April 17th, 2024
    The tour run by Arctic Adventures was very good. The 2nd and 3rd nights of the tour were at Arctic Adventures hotels. Both hotels were substandard, peeling paint, noxious smells, etc. Arctic Adventures is their brand and it made their brand looked cheap.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • KT
    · March 21st, 2024
    Our tour was fantastic! My sons and I have never been on a guided tour before and it exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Maria was very knowledgeable about Iceland and she could answer any question that we posed we truly enjoyed meeting all the travelers on our trip, I would strongly suggest this tour to anyone that wants to see Iceland. Our trip for late February specifically to see the northern lights and we saw them not just once but several times. It was a very organized tour with many spectacular sites to see.
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    Arctic Adventures commented on this review
    Dear Kayce, Thanks a lot for taking the time to provide us with this wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear the tour went smoothly for you. A special thank you for all of the amazing compliments to our guide. They will be absolutely delighted to... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024

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8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Do you provide waterproof gear for the tours?

      For activities like whale-watching, warm overalls are provided. Personal waterproof gear is not generally provided unless specified for activities like glacier hiking.

    • Are there any fees for whale watching on the tour?

      No, there are no additional fees required for the whale-watching segment of the tour as it is included in the tour price.

    • What is the cancellation policy for the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Arctic Adventures does not cancel tours due to low booking numbers. Tour cancellations are only in rare instances for safety reasons, typically weather-related.

    • Are meals included in the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Breakfast is always included during the tour at the hotel or guesthouse. Other meals and beverages are not typically included but can be purchased during stops at restaurants and convenience stores.

    • Is transportation included in the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Yes, the tour includes transportation for the itinerary. Additional transfers, like from the airport, can be booked separately.

    • Can I add add-ons to my booking for the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Yes, add-ons can be included before the tour commences and should be indicated on the booking or through TourRadar platform.

    • What is the policy for luggage during the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Each participant can bring a small backpack and 1 piece of luggage weighing a maximum of 20 kg. Luggage storage in Reykjavík can be added during the booking process as an extra.

    • What are the main attraction points for the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      1st day - Exploring Reykjavik. 2nd day - A visit to the Golden Circle and South Coast. 3rd day - Reynisfjara black sand beach, Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. 4th day - East Fjords, Djúpivogur, Vök Baths. 5th day - Stuðlagil Canyon, Möðrudalur, Dettifoss waterfall, Námaskarð geothermal area, Hverfjall crater, and Dimmuborgir lava formations, Goðafoss. 6th day - Akureyri, Eyjafjörður Fjord, Dalvík (whale-watching boat trip), Siglufjörður, Tröllaskagi. 7th day - West Iceland, Borgarfjörður, Deildartunguhver hot spring, Hraunfossar cascade, Barnafoss waterfall, Reykholt, Hvalfjörður. 8th day - Exploring Reykjavik.

    • What is included in the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      The tour includes visits to major attractions in Iceland including Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, and various national parks and fjords. Detailed itineraries are available on the Arctic Adventures website.

    • How is the accommodation for the 8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour?

      Accommodation is included at various hotels confirmed approximately a week before the start of the tour.

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      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Arctic Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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