Category Ring Road & Self-Drive Itineraries

Iceland · RING ROAD & SELF-DRIVE ITINERARIES

The 15 Best Ring Road & Self-Drive Itineraries in Iceland

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6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Accomm

6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Accomm - Reykjavik pickup that saves hours, with one important limitation

1.6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Accomm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,543Our pick

6 days around Iceland with a small group, glacier hiking, geothermal stops, and whale watching, with Reykjavik pickup and drop-off.

“My mom and I booked this tour and can not recommended it enough. Gunnar was our guide and he did great! He was knowledgeable about the history and science of the places we visited, so he was good at answering all our questions. We were lucky in that we had beautiful weather the entire trip even though it was October. Everything we visited was spectacular- even the short quick stops we made with extra time. Thank you for an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime trip. ❤️”

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8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik - How the small group and minibus shape your days

2.8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $2,777

Small group Iceland loop from Reykjavik with waterfalls, glacier hike, ice cave, whales, East Fjords, and Snæfellsnes in 8 days.

“We did this trip in mid-October. Tour guides were Dagur (6 days) and Jon (2days). The 2 guides were awesome. They work for Troll of Iceland and are locals. We rode in a small mini-bus that holds 20 people. 6 days we had 18 tourists. We had 7 for the final 2 days. 4 Americans, 2 from Australia and the remainder from various Asian countries. You drive the Rim Road in a counter-clockwise direction. In October we had, for the 8 days, rain, high winds, snow and sun. Bring plenty of clothes and layers. You stay at 6 different hotels for the 7 nights. They all are mid-level with free…”

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6-Day Minibus Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

6-Day Minibus Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik - Day 1 Golden Circle: Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir

3.6-Day Minibus Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,361

6-day Iceland minibus from Reykjavik: Golden Circle, South Coast glacier hike, ice cave, Mývatn, and Hauganes whale watching.

“The trip was amazing!! Our guide Erla is very nice. I enjoyed the whole time I was in the tour. We were very lucky during the tour and managed to get almost everything Iceland’s Ring Road tour had to offer in winter. Our guide always helped us to get to experience as much as possible and also taking care of our comfort all the time. She is also very informative about each place too! Not to mention the jokes and funny conversations we shared with her during meals and on the bus with our group members. Thank you for the great tour Erla!!”

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Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour - Self Drive - Thingvellir meeting point and getting fitted in warm gear

4.Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $206

Small-group Silfra dry-suit snorkeling plus Laugarvatn geothermal spa, with heated gear help, PADI-guided safety, and hot springs time included.

“Amazing experience. Very small group so needs were met. Our guide, Konrad was exceptional. He was very thorough in explaining everything from suiting up and safety info to background info about the park and the fissure. He also took great pictures for us.”

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8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast - Golden Circle and South Coast waterfalls on Day 2: the classic hits, timed well

5.8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $2,780

8 days circling Iceland on the Ring Road with hotel nights, breakfast, a glacier hike, and whale watching, plus major sights.

“This trip feels like a school trip and not in a good way. The choice of accommodation is very poor, as you need to embrace no hot water and poor catering. Given choice, I would just copy itinerary and drive around in the car. The guide is the only positivity in the ocean of inconvenience and rude unprofessional service.”

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9 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up – Ring Road Tour – 4×4 Campervan

9 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Ring Road Tour - 4x4 Campervan - Day 1 Reykjanes peninsula: tectonic plates, steam vents, and mossy lakes

6.9 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up – Ring Road Tour – 4×4 Campervan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 9 days (approx.) · from $2,613

9 days self-drive Ring Road by 4x4 campervan from Keflavík, with pickup, campsites, Wi-Fi, a GPS tablet, and booked Iceland highlights.

“We had a fantastic experience with CampEasy! Picking up the camper was quick and hassle-free, and Natalia was especially helpful — she responded right away in the chat whenever we had a question or concern. The campervan was easy to drive, the bedding was comfy, and we had great internet the entire trip. We were able to make all our meals in the van without any issues. The tablet they provide was super helpful, offering advice on parking and reminders so we didn’t miss any payments. Highly recommend!”

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From Reykjavik: 6-Day Icelandic Ring Road Tour

From Reykjavik: 6-Day Icelandic Ring Road Tour - Day 1: Golden Circle basics, then Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss

4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour from Reykjavik

4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour from Reykjavik - Why This Ring Road Tour Works Better Than Self-Driving

8.4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,479

7-day small-group Ring Road tour from Reykjavik with hotel stays, breakfast, guided sights, and optional glacier hike plus geothermal baths.

“The 19 seater van was too small for this tour. It was more crammed than airline basic economy, with very little leg room and little space for our day bags. One of the 3 tour guides should talk less. She should not share her personal stories. Stick to tour related material. Acureyri hotel room was too small, no table space, no bag space, poorly lit, no closet, no safe, bathroom too small. Other than the above the tour was very enjoyable.”

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Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days

Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days - Price and value: what $5,755 actually covers

9.Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $5,755

10 days around Iceland in a small group with geysers, waterfalls, glacier-ice boat tour, and rural lodges from Reykjavik.

“We loved this trip unreservedly! It was all we could expect and more. The price was very fair. The hotels we stayed at were excellent including our dinners and breakfasts, which always offered both Icelandic dishes and more standard European dishes for those with less adventurous palettes. Each stop revealed a special aspect of Iceland’s unique landscape and culture. One hotel was also a ranch breeding Icelandic horses. Another offered rooms in a replica of an Icelandic turf built house. Waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers and areas of prior lava fields let us experience the unique features of its land. We touched huge ice crystals on black sand beaches and…”

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Cold & Hot: Adventure Spa Tour Combo: Silfra & Sky Lagoon Self-Drive

Cold & Hot: Adventure Spa Tour Combo: Silfra & Sky Lagoon Self-Drive - Meeting the Guides and What Good Instruction Looks Like

10.Cold & Hot: Adventure Spa Tour Combo: Silfra & Sky Lagoon Self-Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Snorkel between continents in Silfra, then warm up at Sky Lagoon with the included Sky Ritual on a self-drive combo day.

“The dive was incredible. Dory our instructor was very thorough with all the dry suit fitting and explained every step. She took loads of photos of us and gave us time to explore the lagoon. The experience itself is only like 30 mins but with how cold your head and hands get it’s enough. I can’t believe how clear the water was! Sky Lagoon at the end of the day was just the cherry on top of the cake to warm up. Would recommend!”

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Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience – Self-drive

Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience - Self-drive - Self-Drive Logistics: Where You Go and What You Pay For

11.Snorkeling in Silfra & Fly Over Iceland Virtual Experience – Self-drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Best value

Snorkel in Silfra’s crystal-clear water at Thingvellir, then enjoy Fly Over Iceland’s realistic virtual flight, self-drive day trip.

“Fantastic!!! Really must do both!! Fly over Iceland was amazing and snorkelling was superb!! So clear!! The guide was amazing. Fly over Iceland really gives such a great opportunity to view things you wouldn’t normally see”

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The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days

The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days - The small-group setup, your guide Jens Olafsson, and how that affects the trip

12.The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 13 days (approx.) · from $7,228

A 13-day, small-group Iceland loop with up to 12 people, daily stops from waterfalls to Westfjords, plus breakfast, dinner, and guided sightseeing.

“A great tour for seeing a lot of Iceland including the Westfjords. Jens took us to the iconic sites plus much more. Great accommodations. Overall this was a great way to see a lot of Iceland with little stress. Definitely would recommend.”

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From Reykjavík: 4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour

From Reykjavík: 4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour - What you get for your money: hotels, guide, and included stops

13.From Reykjavík: 4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 4 - 7 days · from $1,530

Small-group Ring Road tour from Reykjavik with waterfalls, Myvatn steam, optional boat icebergs, and hot springs.

“I was in the fence about self driving vs a guided tour and I am thankful that I chose the latter. It was so nice to sit back and let someone else do the driving while still getting to see majority of the sites that were on my list. On top of that I had the most incredible guide, Olí. All the accommodations were up to par and I ate some really great food. Highly recommend this tour to get the basics of ring road!”

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From Reykjavík: 7-Day Around Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes

From Reykjavík: 7-Day Around Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes - Day 1: Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Waterfalls, and Reynisfjara Black Sand

14.From Reykjavík: 7-Day Around Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 7 days · from $2,168

A 7-day small-group Iceland loop from Reykjavik, mixing Ring Road sights, Katla ice cave, Vök Baths, and whale watching.

“Really happy with the trip. The guide (Starri) was really super, informed, witty and obviously enjoyed his job and showcasing his country to visitors. the Hotels were really good quality. the only problem is that there is so much to see and do, that at times things can seem a bit rushed - but that is true for many tours in many countries.”

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Personalized Road Trip Plan

Personalized Road Trip Plan - What you pay for at $249, and what you still handle yourself

15.Personalized Road Trip Plan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $249

Personalized Iceland road trip plan from Reykjavik with daily phone maps, efficient routes, and secret stops, plus local tips. From $249.

“We paid for the personalized tour, and no one asked us what we wanted to see or any preferences; we were given an address in the middle of a park to pick up the itinerary, but there was no one there, we called the phone number, and no one answered. I'm not sure if this was fraud intentionally, but we will request our cash back from the credit card company.”

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