
Iceland
Iceland - Highlights of the North
Iceland - Highlights of the North
Duration
15 days
Start/End
Keflavik
Tour type
Group
Level
Easy
Accommodation
Hotel / Guesthouse
Overview
This comprehensive round trip combines the Ring Road highlights with remote regions: Borgarfjörður and Snæfellsnes, Látrabjarg and Ísafjörður in the Westfjords, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn, Ásbyrgi, the East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skaftafell and the south coast.
In two weeks, experience Iceland in all its diversity, from the most famous sights to the remote Westfjords and the highlands. Discover the highlights of the north on a comprehensive tour that takes you to the island's renowned natural attractions as well as to secluded regions. In addition to the highlights along the Ring Road – including the Geysir geothermal area in the south, the picturesque Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west, Lake Mývatn in the north, and the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon in the southeast – you'll also experience pristine landscapes far from the beaten track with an expert guide. Among the special highlights are the wild Westfjords and the vibrant highlands of Landmannalaugar.
Tour Code
Tour language
GermanItinerary
Day 1
Arrival – Reykjavik
Accommodation in Reykjavik
approx. 50 km
Flight from your booked airport to Keflavik and transfer to your accommodation in Iceland's capital. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Arrival – Reykjavik
Day 1
Accommodation in Reykjavik
approx. 50 km
Flight from your booked airport to Keflavik and transfer to your accommodation in Iceland's capital. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Day 2
Reykjavik – Borgarfjord – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
approx. 335 km
In the morning, meet your tour guide and begin your tour. The journey starts with a drive to Borgarfjörður, home to the lava waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Reykholt was the home of the famous Edda poet and politician Snorri Sturluson. Heading west, we reach the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which showcases all facets of Iceland's natural beauty.
Reykjavik – Borgarfjord – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Day 2
approx. 335 km
In the morning, meet your tour guide and begin your tour. The journey starts with a drive to Borgarfjörður, home to the lava waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Reykholt was the home of the famous Edda poet and politician Snorri Sturluson. Heading west, we reach the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which showcases all facets of Iceland's natural beauty.
Day 3
Snaefellsnes Peninsula – Westfjords
approx. 200 km
We explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, dominated by the mighty ice cap of Snaefellsjökull. On the southern coast, bizarre rock formations and striking bird cliffs await us. We then take the ferry across Breidafjördur Bay into the Westfjords.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula – Westfjords
Day 3
approx. 200 km
We explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, dominated by the mighty ice cap of Snaefellsjökull. On the southern coast, bizarre rock formations and striking bird cliffs await us. We then take the ferry across Breidafjördur Bay into the Westfjords.
Day 4
Latrabjarg – Isafjordur
approx. 275 km
We travel along stunning beaches to reach the Latrabjarg cliffs. These steep cliffs are one of the world's most important seabird breeding grounds, home to gannets, auks, cormorants, and puffins. The journey continues along secluded fjords and over high mountain passes to the Dynjandi waterfall on Arnarfjörður. Our destination for the day is Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords.
Latrabjarg – Isafjordur
Day 4
approx. 275 km
We travel along stunning beaches to reach the Latrabjarg cliffs. These steep cliffs are one of the world's most important seabird breeding grounds, home to gannets, auks, cormorants, and puffins. The journey continues along secluded fjords and over high mountain passes to the Dynjandi waterfall on Arnarfjörður. Our destination for the day is Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords.
Day 5
The Northwest
approx. 380 km
The journey leads from the impressive Westfjords along deeply carved fjords and over scenic mountain passes towards Hvammstangi. With a bit of luck, seals can be spotted along the coast.
The Northwest
Day 5
approx. 380 km
The journey leads from the impressive Westfjords along deeply carved fjords and over scenic mountain passes towards Hvammstangi. With a bit of luck, seals can be spotted along the coast.
Day 6
Skagafjordur – Akureyri
approx. 180 km
The Ring Road continues towards North Iceland. A must-see is Skagafjörður, the center of Icelandic horse breeding. The day's destination is Akureyri, the largest city in North Iceland, or the surrounding area around the deep Eyjafjörður. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (2 nights)
Skagafjordur – Akureyri
Day 6
approx. 180 km
The Ring Road continues towards North Iceland. A must-see is Skagafjörður, the center of Icelandic horse breeding. The day's destination is Akureyri, the largest city in North Iceland, or the surrounding area around the deep Eyjafjörður. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (2 nights)
Day 7
Lake Mývatn
approx. 220 km
Passing Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods, the route leads into the area around Lake Myvatn: with its diverse birdlife, unique vegetation and lava formations, it is a paradise for nature lovers.
Lake Mývatn
Day 7
approx. 220 km
Passing Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods, the route leads into the area around Lake Myvatn: with its diverse birdlife, unique vegetation and lava formations, it is a paradise for nature lovers.
Day 8
Asbyrgi – Ostisland
approx. 350 km
The route leads along the Tjörnes peninsula to the rocky horseshoe-shaped rock formation Ásbyrgi and to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall (an alternative route will be taken here depending on weather and road conditions). Every second, 190 cubic meters of water plunge 45 meters into the depths with a deafening roar. The journey continues across the lonely, desert-like Mödrudalsheidi plateau to Egilsstaðir in East Iceland.
Asbyrgi – Ostisland
Day 8
approx. 350 km
The route leads along the Tjörnes peninsula to the rocky horseshoe-shaped rock formation Ásbyrgi and to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall (an alternative route will be taken here depending on weather and road conditions). Every second, 190 cubic meters of water plunge 45 meters into the depths with a deafening roar. The journey continues across the lonely, desert-like Mödrudalsheidi plateau to Egilsstaðir in East Iceland.
Day 9
East Fjords – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
approx. 320 km
The narrow Ring Road leads through the remote East Fjords with their steep rocky coasts and idyllic fishing villages. One of the day's highlights is a boat trip among floating icebergs in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
East Fjords – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Day 9
approx. 320 km
The narrow Ring Road leads through the remote East Fjords with their steep rocky coasts and idyllic fishing villages. One of the day's highlights is a boat trip among floating icebergs in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Day 10
Skaftafell National Park – Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Vik
approx. 245 km
Onward to Skaftafell National Park with its wonderful views of the surrounding glaciers. Along the Skeidarasandur plain lies the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, which miraculously escaped the massive Laki fissure eruption in the 18th century. Today's destination is Vík, the southernmost village.
Skaftafell National Park – Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Vik
Day 10
approx. 245 km
Onward to Skaftafell National Park with its wonderful views of the surrounding glaciers. Along the Skeidarasandur plain lies the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, which miraculously escaped the massive Laki fissure eruption in the 18th century. Today's destination is Vík, the southernmost village.
Day 11
South Coast – Glacier world at Eyjafjallajökull
approx. 160 km
The surf of the North Atlantic is impressive at Cape Dyrhólaey. Visit the two waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, behind which a small path leads. Today, explore the area around the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. (2 nights in South Iceland)
South Coast – Glacier world at Eyjafjallajökull
Day 11
approx. 160 km
The surf of the North Atlantic is impressive at Cape Dyrhólaey. Visit the two waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, behind which a small path leads. Today, explore the area around the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. (2 nights in South Iceland)
Day 12
Geysir area – Gullfoss waterfall – Thingvellir National Park
ca. 190 km
The highlights of any trip to Iceland are coming up: the Haukadalur geothermal area, where the active geyser Strokkur regularly shoots its water fountain into the air, the Gullfoss waterfall, often described as the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland, and the Thinvellir National Park (UNSECO World Heritage Site), where one of the oldest parliaments in the world was founded.
Geysir area – Gullfoss waterfall – Thingvellir National Park
Day 12
ca. 190 km
The highlights of any trip to Iceland are coming up: the Haukadalur geothermal area, where the active geyser Strokkur regularly shoots its water fountain into the air, the Gullfoss waterfall, often described as the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland, and the Thinvellir National Park (UNSECO World Heritage Site), where one of the oldest parliaments in the world was founded.
Day 13
Landmannalaugar – Reykjavik
ca. 320 km
The journey leads across rugged terrain into the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, with its inviting hot springs. Passing the Hekla volcano, the route rejoins the Ring Road, and the day concludes in Reykjavik. The tour guide bids farewell. The evening is at your leisure.
Landmannalaugar – Reykjavik
Day 13
ca. 320 km
The journey leads across rugged terrain into the colorful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar, with its inviting hot springs. Passing the Hekla volcano, the route rejoins the Ring Road, and the day concludes in Reykjavik. The tour guide bids farewell. The evening is at your leisure.
Day 14
Day at leisure
The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. You can explore Reykjavik on your own or join an excursion. Our service office in Reykjavik will be happy to assist you with booking additional tours.
Day at leisure
Day 14
The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. You can explore Reykjavik on your own or join an excursion. Our service office in Reykjavik will be happy to assist you with booking additional tours.
Day 15
Return journey
approx. 50 km
Transfer to the airport and return journey.
Return journey
Day 15
approx. 50 km
Transfer to the airport and return journey.
Services
What's included
Non-stop flight with Icelandair from various German airports to Keflavik
14 nights in a room with shower/toilet in typical local hotels or guesthouses
14 x breakfast
11 dinners (days 2-12)
1 x Lunch box (13.Tag)
Airport transfers in Iceland
Bus tour according to the program in a partially highland-capable off-road bus with German-speaking tour guide (days 2-13)
Ferry crossing Breidafjord
1 piece of hand luggage & 1 piece of checked baggage per person
2 x museum admission
Boat trip to the Jökulsárló glacier lagoon
Parking fees
1 Iceland travel guide with comprehensive information
Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 28 participants.
What's not included
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required
Tip
Single room supplement from €1,455
Meals not included in the services
For very early return flights, breakfast may be omitted, depending on the breakfast times of the respective accommodation.
Excursions not listed in the services
Fees for the use of public sanitary facilities
Personal expenses
Possibly additional flight surcharges
Feeder flights, other departure airports or Rail&Fly (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)
Character of the trip
Fitness
Easy
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Pure nature
This tour is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Along the way, there are short walks and easy hikes to waterfalls, viewpoints, and other natural attractions, mostly on well-maintained paths, though some sections are uneven and can be slippery when wet. You'll travel by bus with a German-speaking tour guide and stay in typical Icelandic hotels or guesthouses. Sturdy shoes and windproof/waterproof clothing are essential, as the weather in Iceland can change quickly.
Dates and prices
Group dates
Optional
Half a double room
Available upon request
per person
Notes on the trip
Notes
Our tip: Price advantage for solo travelers: On selected dates we offer half double rooms. The itinerary may be reversed! We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary due to hotel changes or weather and road conditions. For groups of up to 16 people, the tour guide will usually drive the bus. You will find important information about our group tours in the following file. *On the trip from September 5th, 2027 you have the chance to see the Northern Lights. A 3-bed room is a double room with an extra bed; it may be very cramped. Fixed price for children up to and including 11 years of age in a double room with their parents Half double rooms available on request!

