See the best of Iceland in the shortest possible time on this guided circle tour around the island. Fortnightly departures on Fridays, all year-round! Travel on Iceland’s ring road and discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes: volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, glacier lagoon and waterfalls. Enjoy a leisurely group tour on Iceland’s ring road, combining nature, soft adventure, and cultural experiences.
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.
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Iceland’s capital city on your own if time allows.
At 09:00, meet our tour guide and depart from Reykjavík Natura Berjaya Iceland Hotels. Travel west to 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.
Breakfast and Dinner included.
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 are 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. Finally, end the afternoon relaxing in the geothermal Mývatn Nature Baths with a fantastic view over the whole area.
Breakfast included.
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 surroundings to East Iceland. From June to August, the tour includes a detour to the powerful waterfall Dettifoss.
Breakfast included.
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 October. You can walk on the black sandy beach (The Diamond Beach) where large icebergs get stranded.
Please note that the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.
Breakfast included.
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 the itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as weather.
Breakfast included.
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 unique 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 5-7 minute intervals. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls “, 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 will take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world’s northernmost capital.
Breakfast included.
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.
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.
Breakfast included.
| Dates | From | Additional |
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| 08 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 | AUD$4836pp | Contact us |
| 22 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 | AUD$4836pp | Contact us |
| 05 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 19 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 03 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 17 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 31 Jul 2026 - 07 Aug 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 14 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
| 28 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026 | AUD$5982pp | Contact us |
** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Reykjavik | Reykjavik Natura | Berjaya Iceland Hotels or similar |
| Akureyri | Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar |
| Myvatn | Berjaya Mývatn Hotel or similar |
| Egilsstadir | Berjaya Herad Hotel or similar |
| Skaftafell | Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon or similar |
| Hella | Stracta Hotel Hella or similar |
Accommodations are subject to change.
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