Iceland 6-Day Guided Minibus Journey on the Ring Road from Reykjavik
by Troll Expeditions
Overview
This 6-day minibus tour begins with pickup from select locations in Reykjavik. Travelers explore Iceland’s Ring Road by comfortable minibus, visiting key sites such as the Golden Circle, South Coast, Eastfjords, and North Iceland. Highlights include Gullfoss waterfall, the erupting geysers at Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, the black sand beach at Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and the lava formations at Dimmuborgir near Lake Mývatn. The tour also includes a visit to Akureyri town before returning to Reykjavik. Each day includes breakfast and accommodation for five nights. The group is kept small with a maximum of 19 participants and is led by an English-speaking professional driver-guide. On board, WiFi is available. Included activities feature a glacier hike and ice cave tour, both with safety equipment, plus a whale watching tour in Hauganes. Optional extras such as snorkeling, horseback riding, and glacier hiking can be arranged separately. Evenings offer opportunities to look for the Northern Lights when conditions allow.
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Itinerary
Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss Waterfall, located on the Golden Circle, has two tiers dropping into a deep canyon carved by the Hvítá River. It is easily reached and has several platforms for viewing from different angles.
30 min
Geysir Geothermal Area
The Geysir Geothermal Area contains hot springs, steam vents, and erupting geysers. The original Geysir is mostly inactive, but Strokkur erupts every few minutes, sending boiling water up to 25 meters high. Walking paths and viewpoints allow safe observation.
30 min
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the boundary of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It hosts Iceland’s first parliament, established in 930 CE, and includes walking paths, clear glacial springs, and significant geological and historical features.
30 min
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss is a 60-meter waterfall with a path that permits walking behind the water. Visitors should expect mist and bring rain protection for the short walk behind the falls.
30 min
Skógafoss Waterfall
Skógafoss is a 60-meter-high waterfall on the South Coast. It can be viewed from the base or by climbing 527 steps to a platform above. On sunny days, rainbows often appear in the mist at the waterfall’s base.
30 min
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Reynisfjara is a black sand beach known for basalt columns, sea stacks, and strong Atlantic waves. Visitors should stay within marked areas and follow safety instructions due to unpredictable waves.
30 min
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike
The glacier hike on Sólheimajökull crosses an ice formation marked by volcanic ash streaks. This activity combines glacial terrain with active exploration.
180 min
Fellsfjara Diamond Beach
Fellsfjara, or Diamond Beach, features icebergs from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon resting on black sand, creating a contrasting landscape. Visitors can walk along the shore to observe changing ice shapes.
30 min
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón is a lake with floating icebergs from Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier. Ice slowly drifts toward the Atlantic Ocean, and seals are often seen swimming among the ice.
30 min
Vatnajökull Blue Ice Cave
This tour visits a natural blue ice cave accessed by SuperTruck near Vatnajökull Glacier. The site includes large caves and intricate ice tunnels formed by Iceland’s landscape.
180 min
Lagarfljót Lake
Lagarfljót Lake in East Iceland is known for its calm waters and surrounding forests. Local folklore tells of a serpent in its depths. The area offers peaceful shoreline walks and views of nearby mountains.
30 min
East Fjords Region
The East Fjords feature mountain ridges and views of Vatnajökull Glacier to the west. This area is one of the few in Iceland where wild reindeer may be seen, and it includes fishing villages reflecting maritime heritage.
East Fjords Horse Farm
Optional activity (at own expense): Visit a local horse farm in the East Fjords and meet Iceland’s distinctive horses through horseback riding.
60 min
VÖK Nature Baths, Egilsstaðir
Optional activity (additional cost): Access the VÖK Nature Baths in Egilsstaðir to relax in natural geothermal hot pools.
60 min
Námaskarð Geothermal Area
Explore the Námaskarð Geothermal Area, featuring steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, sulfur vents, and colorful mineral deposits that reveal Iceland’s volcanic activity.
30 min
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
Visit the Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, a landscape linked to Icelandic folklore and believed to be inhabited by trolls, elves, and the Icelandic Yule Lads.
30 min
Lake Mývatn Area
Visit Lake Mývatn, a volcanic lake known for diverse birdlife, lava formations, and geothermal features including mud pools, craters, and hot springs.
30 min
Goðafoss Waterfall
Visit Goðafoss Waterfall, a well-known natural site in the North, noted for its strong cascade and scenic surroundings.
30 min
Hauganes Town
Visit Hauganes, a town known as a starting point for whale watching tours with opportunities to see various whale species along the coast.
180 min
Drive Through North Iceland
Drive through North Iceland’s landscapes on the return to Reykjavik, passing mountains, lakes, and small towns.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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