10 Days
RING ROAD ADVENTURE
See all of Iceland’s greatest natural treasures, visiting spectacular sights around the “Land of Fire and Ice” on this unforgettable 10-day ring road adventure
Day 1 :
the golden circle
Þingvellir National Park
Brúarfoss
Geysir Hot Spring Area
Gullfoss Waterfall
Brúarhlöð Canyon
Accommodations : Hella
Hotel Rangá
Landhótel
360 Hotel & Spa
Hotel Selja
Hotel VOS
The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most popular route. It cover lot of locations like þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir geothermal area.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
day 2 :
the south coast
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Gljúfrabúi (The Cave Waterfall)
Skógafoss Waterfall
DC3 Plane Wreck
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík Village
Accommodations : Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Hótel Klaustur
Fosshótel Núpar
Hotel Laki
Magma Hotel
Stracta Apartments Orustustaðir
The South Coast is a must for amazing sceneries. You can expect to discover many of Iceland’s best features including black sand beaches, vast lava fields, known and hidden waterfalls and much more.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
day 3 :
South east iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
The Diamond Beach
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Eldhraun Lava Field
Accommodations : Skaftafell
Hótel Jökulsárlón
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hotel Skaftafell
Adventure Hotel Hof
Hali Country Hotel & Restaurant
This is an adventurous day out. We will be exploring the crystal ice cave at Vatnajökull, one of the largest glacier in Iceland and end the day with a beautiful sunset at the diamonds beach.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
There is food truck at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Fish & chip, lobster roll & soup
Day 4 :
south east iceland
Ice Cave (09:30)
Vestrahorn Mountain
Viking Village
Skútafoss
Accommodations : Skaftafell
Hótel Jökulsárlón
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hotel Skaftafell
Adventure Hotel Hof
Hali Country Hotel & Restaurant
This part of the Eastern Region. The East is one of my favourite part of Iceland. We have Vestrahorn mountain that get reflected on the black sand beach, making a perfect place for photos opportunities. Right next to Vestrahorn is a Viking Village that made for a movie set.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
There is food truck at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Fish & chip, lobster roll & soup
Day 5 :
east of iceland
Eystrahorn
Lækjavik Beach
Djúpivogur Village
Blábjörg Cliffs
Hafnarnesviti
Accommodations : Egilsstaðir
Hérað - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir
Hotel 1001 Nott
Hotel Eyvindará
Ormurinn Cottages
This part of the East is my favourite. We will be exploring Stuðlagil Canyon, this is my favourite spot of the hall Iceland. Huge basalts columns that was newly discovered, and glacier blue green colour water. This is an amazing place for hiking.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
Good to have lunch pack for this day. There’s not a lot of restaurant on this path, and most are closed during winter. There is a supermarket in town where we can buy something before we leave.
Day 6 :
east of iceland
Stuðlagil Canyon
Stuðlafoss
Seydisfjordur
Accommodations : Egilsstaðir
Hérað - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Gistihúsið - Lake Hótel Egilsstaðir
Hotel 1001 Nott
Hotel Eyvindará
Ormurinn Cottages
This part of the East is my favourite. We will be exploring Stuðlagil Canyon, this is my favourite spot of the hall Iceland. Huge basalts columns that was newly discovered, and glacier blue green colour water. This is an amazing place for hiking.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
Day 7 :
north of iceland
Dettifoss (most powerful waterfall in Europe)
Ásbyrgi Canyon
Hljóðaklettar Lava Field
Lake Mývatn
Accommodations : Mývatn
Mývatn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Fosshotel Mývatn
Laxá Hótel
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Sel-Hotel Myvatn
Dettifoss is fed by the powerful glacier river Jökulsá á Fjöllum which flows from the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. The thunderous fall has an average water flow of 193 meters cubed per second (6,186 cubic feet). It is 100 meters (330 feet) wide and plummets 45 meters (150 feet) down into Jökulsárgljúfur canyon.
Dimmuborgir, or the Black Fortress, is a dramatic expanse of lava in the Lake Mývatn area. Steeped with folklore, it is one of the most popular destinations for travellers to north Iceland.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
Good to have lunch pack for this day. There’s not a lot of restaurant on this path, and most are closed during winter. There is a supermarket in town where we can buy something before we leave.
Day 8 :
north of iceland
Santa House
Námafjall Geothermal Area
Grjótagjá Cave
Krafla Viti Crater
Goðafoss (waterfall of the gods)
Accommodations : Akureyri
Hotel Akureyri
Hótel Kea by Keahotels
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Kjarnalundur
Goðafoss waterfall is located in the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland, the fourth-largest river in Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, falling from a height of 12 meters (39 feet) over a width of 30 meters (98 feet).
Námafjall, also known as Hverir, you will see many smoking fumaroles and boiling mud pots, surrounded by sulphur crystals of many different colours. This sulphur gives the area an overwhelming smell of egg.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
Day 9 :
west of iceland
Reykjafoss
Glaumbær Turf House
Hvítserkur
Kolugljúfur Canyon
Grábrók Crater
Accommodations : Borgarnes
Hótel Hamar
B59 Hótel
Hótel Borgarnes
Hótel Snaefellsnes
Miðhraun Lava Resort
Hvítserkur, a 15-meter tall monolith or sea-stack, an eroded volcanic dyke. It looks like an animal of some sort, an elephant or a rhino; or even a dinosaur drinking.
People lived in Glaumbær turf house until 1947. A farm has stood on this site since the settlement of Iceland in the year 874 - give or take a few years. The present farmhouse consists of 13 buildings and the "newest" addition to the turf house was built in 1876-1879. The oldest parts of the turf house date back to the mid 18th century.
Kolugljúfur is amazing, it took my breath away immediately as I walked to the bridge crossing the river. The canyon is 40-50 metres deep and a little over 1 km long.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
Day 10 :
snæfellsnes peninsula
Kirkjufell Mountain
Village of Arnarstapi
Saxhöll Volcanic Crater
Búðakirkja Church
Miðgjá Stone Bridge
Accommodations : Reykjavik
Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’ due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location.
The Búðakirkja Church is a small wooden church erected on the southern shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – where road 54 turns from the sea towards the mountains. It sits as a strong colour contrast against the backdrop of the Snæfellsjökull glacier, highlighted by its colour on its white vestry, and this makes it the most photographed church in Iceland.
Optional lunch spot while on the road
night :
the aurora hunt
Out of the city and away from lights pollution.
Professional Photos
Help setting up your own camera if needed
You will have the opportunity to hunt for the light every night while on the tour, if the conditions is good enough.
Aurora Borealis also known as The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and there’s never a guarantee that you we catch them. But data and experience that I have. This will give you the best chance to catch them. While on this tour, we will have the opportunity to hunt every night.
This will increase your chance for sure.
Exploring Iceland
While traveling around Iceland we need to stay warm and dry, an insulated jacket is recommended. Most important thing is to dress in layers that can pile on or strip off as needed. It’s a good idea to bring a small day pack with you while out exploring.
HERE ARE SOME PACKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Lightweight wool jumper
Waterproof and windproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Thermal layers
Waterproof hiking boots with good grip (if you going to buy a new pair, please wear them couple of times before coming)
Crampons (I will have them for you while you with me, but you can also buy one and use it when you’re not with me)
Hat, gloves and wool socks
Small day pack (carry what you need while exploring, phone, camera, powerbank etc.)
Water bottle (Refill Iceland nature fresh water)
Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the hot springs)