Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road
11 days | 14 days with Norwegian Fjords extension
Immerse yourself in all the otherworldly beauty that Iceland has to offer.
Some of Earth’s most astounding and extreme landscapes can be found in Iceland, where every corner of the country offers something new. Learn about fascinating maritime history and taste traditional fare as you journey from the culturally rich capital to the most remote parts of the coast. Glacier-fed waterfalls, boiling mud pools, moss-covered cliffs—see it all on this small group Adventure Tour through the Land of Fire and Ice.
Your tour package includes
- 9 nights in handpicked hotels
- 9 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 liquor tasting
- 3 tastings
- 16 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Reykjavik
- Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss
- Skógafoss waterfall
- Reynisfjara beach
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Djúpivogur & Bulandsnes Sanctuary Walk
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Víðgelmir lava tube
- Langjökull Glacier
Itinerary
Overnight Flight
Day 1: Travel day
Board an overnight flight to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik
Day 2: Arrival in Reykjavik & sightseeing tour
Included meal: Welcome lunch
Welcome to Iceland! Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome lunch. Then, get a feel for Reykjavik, often called the greenest city on Earth, on a walking tour with your Tour Director.
- View Hallgrim’s Church and glimpse the artwork of Ásmundur Sveinsson and Einar Jónsson, both famous Icelandic artists.
- Walk past the Leif Erikson statue to hear about Iceland’s Viking history.
- See Tjörnin lake, the Parliament House, and the modern City Hall.
- Head to the Old Harbour to see the Harpa concert hall.
Enjoy a free afternoon in Reykjavik or add an excursion.
Reviews
Overall rating based on 140 traveler reviews
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The Golden Circle and Ring Road tour was spectacular! Every aspect of the trip exceeded my expectations. It was so well planned and to my liking a full schedule. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and extremely personable which enhanced the experience. It was a wonderful group of...
Seeing the lava fields, volcanic fissures and craters, geothermal fields is a reminder how nature can be both beautiful and destructive. The landscapes all around, the glacier lagoons, the black sand and the waterfalls are stunningly beautiful; personally seeing them is an...
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your review, it sounds like you were able to see so much on your Iceland tour! We hope to see you on another tour soon.
Excellent tour with an excellent tour guide. Followed itinerary and was busy from morning until night. Free time to shop and had time to take a Puffin and Glacier excursion that were additional outings. Spectacular Iceland adventure from start to finish. Fun tour group, good...
The land of fire and ice does not disappoint, and for me this EF tour hit the right blend of physical activity and narrated bus tour as we traveled the golden circle and Ring Road. Iceland is a land of interesting contrasts plus the best tasting cold tap water I’ve ever tasted....
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your review, it sounds like your trip to Iceland was incredible! We hope to see you traveling again soon!
Really enjoyed the tour, our tour director Soffia did such an amazing job. And driver Asi did an incredible job driving us around. I’m looking forward to the next tour.
This trip was absolutely wonderful. Daniele our guide was just superb and so was our bus driver, George. The weather was fantastic in mid June and everything was lush and green and beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody who has not been to Iceland and I think...
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
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