6 Days Around Iceland - Winter Ring Road Minibus Tour
Tour Description
This fully guided, 6-day minibus tour offers a pragmatic and comprehensive exploration of Iceland, covering all major regions—the Golden Circle, South Coast, East Fjords, and North Iceland—in a single trip.
The journey starts and ends in Reykjavík, and includes 3 activities: A glacier hike, an ice cave visit, and a whale watching tour. The tour also includes optional activities, allowing you to opt for a horse riding tour, a nature bath visit.
The journey is packed with guaranteed geological and historical sightings: Þingvellir National Park (tectonic rift and historic parliament), the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the colossal Gullfoss Waterfall.
Along the South Coast, you will visit the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss (walk-behind) and Skógafoss, and the dramatic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. While venturing thorugh the South Coast, you will experience two key guided glacier activities: a Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull (with all safety gear), a visit to a natural Ice Cave (either Vatnajökull or Katla, depending on conditions).
Further north, you explore the geothermal area of Námaskarð, the unique lava pillars of Dimmuborgir near Lake Mývatn, and the beautiful Goðafoss waterfalls. Your journey through the North of Iceland will also include a whale watching tour from Hauganes.
Throughout the trip, your guide will actively hunt for the Northern Lights (September–March).
From Reykjavík
October - April
6 Days
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy to moderate
Highlight Of The Tour
Map and Itinerary
What's Included
Available Add-ons
Explore the wilderness on an Icelandic Horse
Nourish your body and soul in natural thermal baths
Rent a jacket to keep you dry
Rent pants to keep you dry
Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries.
Store your extra luggage.
Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold
Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind
Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Frequently Asked Questions
- Warm clothes (first layer)
- Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer)
- Hiking boots (available for rent when booking)
- Swimsuit and a towel
- Joy and happiness!
- For pickup, select your designated location in Reykjavík from the drop-down menu when booking; please inform us of your choice at least 42 hours in advance if you are unsure at the time of booking.
- Pickup is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM from your chosen point and is not available from Keflavík airport or outside the greater capital area.
- The tour is generally suggested for participants 8 years and older due to activity restrictions.
- The Glacier Hike specifically requires a minimum age of 8 and a minimum shoe size of EU 34. If children under those ages are on the tour, then an adult needs to stay with them while others do these activities.
- The minimum age for the Ice Cave visit is 6. If a child does not meet the requirements for a restricted activity, an accompanying adult must remain with them.
- For the extra horseback riding activity, the age limit is 10
- As per legal requirements, children aged six and below must utilise a child seat. Therefore, it is necessary to reserve a seat on the bus specifically for the child seat.
- Customers traveling alone must pay a Single Supplement Fee during the payment process, as it is not possible for solo travelers to share a room with other solo travelers on this tour.
- Reservations for 2 people: will be allocated a double room (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- Reservations for 3 people: 1 triple room will be automatically allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- Reservations for 4 or more people: 2x Double Rooms will be allocated (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want another private room).
- All multi-day tours can be cancelled 24 hours before the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% transaction fee. All changes and cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable.
- In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund less the 3% transaction fee
- The 24-hour policy “applies to extras as well (rental Hiking Boots, Waterproof Jacket & Waterproof Pants).
- Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions, and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.
- The limit is one suitcase of 24 inches per person, but you can store your extra luggage in our office for 3000 ISK per piece. It can be added as an additional fee at the time of booking and is non-refundable upon payment in all cases.
- All luggage exceeding the standard limit must be stored at our office. If there is available space in the vehicle's trunk, we may bring them along (but the extra luggage fee is still required); otherwise, it will remain secured at the office.
- The Northern Lights are a natural random phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed by the operator. The hotels are in prime locations to maximize the chances of seeing them. Remember that the best time to see them is from September to April, depending on the weather conditions.
- Ice caves are a dynamic, ever-changing natural phenomenon only accessible during wintertime when temperatures drop below zero. Each year, new unique caves are formed in different glacier areas. We visit a naturally formed ice cave during this tour. The photos on our website and social media are from this winter season, but the ice cave we visit might have changed its appearance due to the dynamic nature of these formations.
- We strive to provide you with the best possible experience on our tours, and we hope you find this information helpful as you plan your trip with us.
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