10 days Around Iceland
A Privately Guided Circle Tour Through Iceland’s Most Breathtaking Regions
From black sand beaches and glacier lagoons to remote Eastfjords and geothermal wonders, this full-circle journey is the ultimate way to experience Iceland’s natural diversity. With your personal guide, you’ll explore iconic sights and hidden gems—at a pace that feels relaxed, personal, and immersive.
Tour Overview
10 Days
May–October
Privately Guided
1–8 people
Tour Highlights
- Explore Iceland’s most iconic sights, including the Golden Circle, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Skógafoss
- Journey through remote East Fjord villages and dramatic coastlines
- Hike black sand beaches, volcanic canyons, and behind powerful waterfalls
- Soak in geothermal spas like Vök Baths and Mývatn Nature Baths
- Optional adventures: glacier hiking, whale watching, horseback riding & more
- Stay in locally run guesthouses and boutique countryside hotels
- Travel with a private guide—your expert for stories, safety, and flexibility
Iconic sights like Gullfoss
The mighty Skogafoss
Visit remote East Fjord villages
Stokkur - Icland´s most active geyser
Soak in geothermal spas - myvatn nature baths
Hike in black sand beaches
Day 1 - Arrival Reykjavik
Included Activity:
- Reykjavík food walk
Accomodation options:
- Parliament
- Hotel Reykjavík Saga
- Canopy
Optional Add-Ons
- Whale Watching
- FlyOver Iceland
- Snowmobile tour
- Laugarvatn Bakery visit
Suggested stops:
- The Bridge Between Continents
- Krísuvík geothermal area
- Reykjavík city center
Day 2 - Golden Circle
Included Activity:
- The Golden Circle and waterfalls
Accomodation options:
- Cabin
- UMI
- Hotel Rangá deluxe
Optional Add-Ons
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull
- Horse riding
- Visit to Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery
- Super Jeep tour
Suggested stops:
- Þingvellir
- Laugarvatn
- Gullfoss & Geysir
- Friðheimar tomato farm
- Hella / Hvolsvöllur area
Day 3 - South Coast
Included Activity:
- Waterfalls and black beaches
Accomodation options:
- Monastery Hotel
- Magma Hotel
- Fosshotel Núpar
Optional Add-Ons
- Glacier walk – Sólheimajökull
- Lava Show – Vík
- Puffin tour – Ingólfshöfði (seasonal, May–end of July)
- Sólheimasandur plane wreck hike (with 4x4 transfer)
Suggested stops:
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Dyrhólaey
- Reynisfjara
- Vík and Vikurfjara
- Fjaðrárgljúfur
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Day 4 - Skaftafell & Glacier Lagoon
Included Activity:
- Glacier walk – Sólheimajökull (if not done on Day 3)
- Glaciers and national parks
Accomodation options:
- Glacier Lagoon Fosshotel
- Guesthouse Gerði
- Hali Country Hotel
Optional Add-Ons
- Zodiac boat tour – Jökulsárlón
- Puffin spotting (seasonal)
- Ice cave tour – local guide (seasonal)
- Glacier Encounter – local guide
Suggested stops:
- Skaftafell National Park
- Svínafellsjökull
- Fjallsárlón
- Jökulsárlón
- Diamond Beach
- Höfn or nearby coastal areas
Day 5 - Eastfjords
Included Activity:
- East fjords and the fishing villages
Accomodation options:
- Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir
- 1001 Nights
- Fosshotel Eastfjords
Optional Add-Ons
- Zodiac boat ride (if not done Day 4)
- Puffin or seabird viewing
- Visit to Petra’s Stone Museum
- Guided local history stop
Suggested stops:
- Djúpivogur
- Breiðdalsvík
- Stöðvarfjörður
- Egilsstaðir
- Höfn
- Víkings museums or local villages
Day 6 - Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn
Included Activity:
- Highland and rough nature
Accomodation options:
- Mývatn Berjaya
- Mývatn FH
- Vogafjós Guesthouse
Optional Add-Ons
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Húsavík Whale Museum
- Geothermal cave bath
- Local tasting dinner
Suggested stops:
- Stuðlagil Canyon (if accessible)
- Dettifoss
- Ásbyrgi
- Lake Mývatn area
- Hverir geothermal field
- Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Skútustaðagígar craters
Day 7 – Húsavík & Akureyri
Included Activity:
- North coast towns and culture
Accomodation options:
- Hotel Kea
- Berjaya Akureyri
- Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
Optional Add-Ons
- Whale watching tour – Húsavík (highly recommended)
- Forest Lagoon – Akureyri
- Sailing / sea angling (seasonal)
- Local art museums or beer tasting
Suggested stops:
- Húsavík
- Goðafoss
- Akureyri town
- Botanical Gardens
- Downtown shops and cafés
Day 8 – Skagafjörður & Hvitserkur
Included Activity:
- Turf house and historical heritage
Accomodation options:
- Hótel Laugarbakki
- Gauksmýri Lodge
- Country guesthouse
Optional Add-Ons
- Horseback riding – Skagafjörður
- Sea angling / sailing
- Short hikes to viewpoints
- Visit to local farms or hot pots
Suggested stops:
- Skagafjörður
- Glaumbær turf house museum
- Vatnsdalshólar hills
- Hvitserkur sea stack
- Coastal views along the northwest
Day 9 – Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Included Activity:
- Peninsula landscapes and coastal geology
Accomodation options:
- Hótel Búðir
- Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
- Langaholt Guesthouse
Optional Add-Ons
- Vatnshellir lava cave tour
- Seal spotting
- Short hike along coastal cliffs
- Local tasting dinner or fish soup
Suggested stops:
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Arnarstapi cliffs
- Hellnar
- Lóndrangar rock formations
- Djúpalónssandur black sand beach
- Kirkjufell mountain & Kirkjufellsfoss
Day 10 – Return to Reykjavík
Included Activity:
- Scenic return drive with waterfalls and valleys
Accomodation options:
- Not needed (end of tour) (Or optionally: Reykjavík hotel if extending stay)
Optional Add-Ons
- Krauma geothermal baths
- Settlement Center – Borgarnes
- Final dinner in Reykjavík
- FlyOver Iceland (if missed earlier)
Suggested stops:
- Drive south from Snæfellsnes
- Borgarfjörður valley
- Hraunfossar & Barnafoss waterfalls
- Optional stop in Borgarnes
- Return to Reykjavík in the afternoon
The best tour we've ever experienced! This was the highlight of our trip for sure!
-Lacy Johnson
What’s Included:
- 9 nights of handpicked accommodation
- Private guide throughout the journey
- Transportation with fuel and tolls
- Reykjavík food walk (listed in itinerary as included)
- Custom itinerary with recommended stops and routes
What’s Not Included
- International flights to/from Iceland
- Lunch & dinner (guide will recommend)
- Entrance to spas and optional attractions
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for your guide (optional)
Optional Add-Ons
- Whale watching (Day 1 or Húsavík)
- FlyOver Iceland (Day 1 or 10)
- Snowmobile tour – Langjökull (Day 2)
- Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery visit (Day 2)
- Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull (Day 3–4)
- Zodiac boat tour in Jökulsárlón (Day 4)
- Ice cave tour (Day 4)
- Glacier Encounter – local guide (Day 4)
- Horseback riding – Skagafjörður (Day 8)
- Super Jeep tour (Day 2 or 3)
- Inside the Volcano – Blue Mountains (Day 1 or 10)
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Based on 4 travelers sharing double rooms. Final price may vary depending on group size, travel dates, and custom add-ons.
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