8 Days Around Iceland Summer Adventure Tour
Tour Description
This 8-day guided tour offers a complete circle of Iceland, starting and ending in Reykjavík. Key sights include the Golden Circle (Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir), the South Coast with its black sand beaches, and the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. You will also explore the remote East Fjords, the volcanic Lake Mývatn area in the North, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the West. This itinerary ensures you visit all the major regions of the country in one continuous journey.
This 8-day Ring Road tour is a practical choice for travelers who want to see the entire country without the stress of driving themselves. The route follows the main highway that circles Iceland, covering approximately 1,332 kilometers (828 miles).
The journey begins with the Golden Circle, where you will see the continental plates meeting at Þingvellir National Park, the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the Gullfoss waterfall. As the tour moves to the South Coast, the scenery shifts to high cliffs and waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss. You will visit Reynisfjara, a beach known for its dark volcanic sand and basalt columns. Further east, the tour stops at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where large blocks of ice float in a deep lake before drifting to sea.
After traveling through the steep mountains of the East Fjords, you will reach North Iceland. This region features the geothermal wonders of Lake Mývatn and the Dimmuborgir lava fields, which look like ancient rock citadels. Following a stop in Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest town, the tour heads to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the West. This area contains many of Iceland’s different landscapes in one place, including the famous Kirkjufell mountain.
The tour includes professional transport and accommodation. For those looking for more activity, you can add optional experiences like horseback riding, lava caving, or ice cave explorations during the booking process. This tour provides an organized, factual introduction to Iceland’s geography, making it easy for visitors to understand the island’s unique natural history.
From Reykjavík
May - September
8 Days
Minibus tour: Pick up & Drop off included
Easy
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
Explore Iceland's largest Lava Cave, Víðgelmir.
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 minimum age suggested for this tour is 8 years old since there are some included activities following that restriction
- For glacier hike, minimum age requirement is 8, in additions, the minimum shoe size to be able to participate in the tour is EU 34. If children under those ages are on the tour, then an adult needs to stay with them while others do these activities.
- For ice cave, the minimum age limit is 6.
- For the extra horseback riding activity, the age limit is 10.
- As per legal requirements, children aged 6 and below must utilise a child seat. Therefore, it is necessary to reserve a seat on the bus specifically for the child seat.
- Customers travelling alone must pay a Single Supplement Fee during 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 twin room (supplement fee does not need to be paid unless you want to be in 2 single rooms).
- 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.
- 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.
- Jokulsarlon Boat Tour activity is not included and available as an optional extra. It is available as an add-on for guests looking to spend extra time on the water. You can reserve your spot during the booking process or inquire with our team.
- 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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