
Iceland
Iceland - Classic Iceland Road Trip
Iceland - Classic Iceland Road Trip
Duration
10 days
Start/End
Keflavik
Tour type
Individual
Level
Easy
Accommodation
Hotel / Guesthouse
Overview
This self-drive tour takes you along the Ring Road to Iceland's most important sights – from Thingvellir, Gullfoss and the geysers via Vík, Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón to the East Fjords, Lake Mývatn and Dettifoss. You stay in typical hotels, country inns and on farms.
This classic road trip takes you to Iceland's most important sights. The drive along the Ring Road offers a unique experience. It's time to explore. You'll be staying mainly in traditional local hotels and country inns, as well as farms and summer hotels.
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Tour language
GermanItinerary
Day 1
How to get there – Blue Lagoon – South Iceland
Accommodation in the Golden Circle / South Iceland region
Fly to Keflavik and pick up your rental car at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, a visit to the Blue Lagoon is worthwhile. Spend two nights in the Golden Circle region of southern Iceland. If you arrive later, you'll spend your first night near Keflavik.
How to get there – Blue Lagoon – South Iceland
Day 1
Accommodation in the Golden Circle / South Iceland region
Fly to Keflavik and pick up your rental car at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, a visit to the Blue Lagoon is worthwhile. Spend two nights in the Golden Circle region of southern Iceland. If you arrive later, you'll spend your first night near Keflavik.
Day 2
Parque Nacional Thingvellir – Gullfoss – Géiseres
Begin your visit with Thingvellir National Park, of great geological and historical interest, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. In the southern farmlands, you will visit the famous Gullfoss waterfall, the Great Geysir and its active counterpart, Strokkur.
Parque Nacional Thingvellir – Gullfoss – Géiseres
Day 2
Begin your visit with Thingvellir National Park, of great geological and historical interest, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. In the southern farmlands, you will visit the famous Gullfoss waterfall, the Great Geysir and its active counterpart, Strokkur.
Day 3
Thjorsardalur – Vik
In the Thjørsardalur valley, you'll find the Viking farm of Stöng and the waterfalls of Haifoss and Hjalparfoss. On your way to Vík, Iceland's southernmost city, you can visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Discover fascinating facts about Icelandic life at the Skógafoss Museum.
Thjorsardalur – Vik
Day 3
In the Thjørsardalur valley, you'll find the Viking farm of Stöng and the waterfalls of Haifoss and Hjalparfoss. On your way to Vík, Iceland's southernmost city, you can visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Discover fascinating facts about Icelandic life at the Skógafoss Museum.
Day 4
Vik – Skaftafell National Park
Located just off the ring road is Skaftafell National Park, with its Svartifoss waterfall framed by basalt columns. Enjoy the magnificent glacial scenery along its diverse and beautiful hiking trails.
Vik – Skaftafell National Park
Day 4
Located just off the ring road is Skaftafell National Park, with its Svartifoss waterfall framed by basalt columns. Enjoy the magnificent glacial scenery along its diverse and beautiful hiking trails.
Day 5
Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon – Höfn – Ostfjorden
Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and the stunning Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, with its floating icebergs, are the highlights of the day. From the fishing village of Höfn, you'll travel along the coast to Iceland's oldest geological region: the East Fjords.
Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon – Höfn – Ostfjorden
Day 5
Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and the stunning Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, with its floating icebergs, are the highlights of the day. From the fishing village of Höfn, you'll travel along the coast to Iceland's oldest geological region: the East Fjords.
Day 6
Egilsstadir – Lake Myvatn
From Egilsstadir, your journey will take you through the uninhabited, semi-desert region of Mödrudalsöraefi to the solfatara fields of Namaskard. Explore the Mývatn area (Lake Mývatn), an active volcanic zone with pseudocraters, strange lava formations, and fertile plains with lush vegetation and diverse birdlife.
Egilsstadir – Lake Myvatn
Day 6
From Egilsstadir, your journey will take you through the uninhabited, semi-desert region of Mödrudalsöraefi to the solfatara fields of Namaskard. Explore the Mývatn area (Lake Mývatn), an active volcanic zone with pseudocraters, strange lava formations, and fertile plains with lush vegetation and diverse birdlife.
Day 7
Dettifoss Waterfall-Husavik-Akureyri-Skagafjord
You might decide to take a detour to visit the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall or embark on a whale-watching excursion from the fishing village of Husavik in Skjalfandi Bay. On your way to Akureyri, the largest city in the north, you'll be impressed by Goðafoss, the "Waterfall of the Gods." In Akureyri, it's worth taking a stroll through the city before continuing your journey to Skagafjörður, the center of Icelandic horse breeding.
Dettifoss Waterfall-Husavik-Akureyri-Skagafjord
Day 7
You might decide to take a detour to visit the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall or embark on a whale-watching excursion from the fishing village of Husavik in Skjalfandi Bay. On your way to Akureyri, the largest city in the north, you'll be impressed by Goðafoss, the "Waterfall of the Gods." In Akureyri, it's worth taking a stroll through the city before continuing your journey to Skagafjörður, the center of Icelandic horse breeding.
Day 8
Fiordo de Skagafjord-Forgarfjord
Accommodation in the Borgarfjord area
Visit the Glaumbær Open Air Museum, which offers a glimpse into life in bygone eras, or the museum about the history of the Westfarers in the village of Hofsos. Overnight in the Borgarfjord area.
Fiordo de Skagafjord-Forgarfjord
Day 8
Accommodation in the Borgarfjord area
Visit the Glaumbær Open Air Museum, which offers a glimpse into life in bygone eras, or the museum about the history of the Westfarers in the village of Hofsos. Overnight in the Borgarfjord area.
Day 9
Borgarfjordur – Reykjavik
In the Borgarfjörður district are the Hraunfossar lava waterfalls and Deildartunguhver (the world's largest hot spring). In Hvalfjörður (meaning "Whale Fjord"), you can hike to Glymur, Iceland's second-highest waterfall. The tour ends in Iceland's capital, Reykjavík.
Borgarfjordur – Reykjavik
Day 9
In the Borgarfjörður district are the Hraunfossar lava waterfalls and Deildartunguhver (the world's largest hot spring). In Hvalfjörður (meaning "Whale Fjord"), you can hike to Glymur, Iceland's second-highest waterfall. The tour ends in Iceland's capital, Reykjavík.
Day 10
Reykjavik – Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have the day free. Return your rental car at Keflavik Airport and fly back. Advice: More comfortable rental car categories and electric vehicles. Enjoy a comfortable car category: for example, category HH, Kia Sorento (4x4) for a supplement of €205 per person (based on category GG for 2 people, from May 1 to June 4 and from September 12 to October 10, 2027). Or, use an electric car, for example, category EB1. Other categories and prices are available upon request!
Reykjavik – Departure
Day 10
Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have the day free. Return your rental car at Keflavik Airport and fly back. Advice: More comfortable rental car categories and electric vehicles. Enjoy a comfortable car category: for example, category HH, Kia Sorento (4x4) for a supplement of €205 per person (based on category GG for 2 people, from May 1 to June 4 and from September 12 to October 10, 2027). Or, use an electric car, for example, category EB1. Other categories and prices are available upon request!
Price from
€2,435.00
Services
What's included
Non-stop flight with Icelandair from several German airports to Keflavik.
Car rental for 9 days of the corresponding category with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance.
9 nights in a double room with shower/WC in typical local accommodation.
9 x breakfast
1 piece of hand luggage and 1 piece of checked baggage per person.
Route information and travel guide or audio guide.
Street map
What's not included
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required
Advice
Additional car insurance to waive the deductible.
Additional flight surcharges may apply.
Optional excursions/tickets
Mileage tax for rental cars of approximately €0.06 per kilometer traveled.
Prices for 3 or 4 people and other vehicle categories available upon request.
Character of the trip
Fitness
Easy
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Nature-led
This road trip is completely self-guided: you drive, set your own pace, and choose where to stop. No special fitness level is required; you can include walks and excursions to waterfalls, viewpoints, and natural attractions as you wish. The ring road is well-maintained, but some secondary roads and access roads are gravel. Drive carefully and defensively, and be prepared for changeable weather conditions. Your accommodation along the route has been booked in advance.
Dates and prices
Individual dates
Notes on the trip
Notes
Subject to change. For 3 people, accommodation is in a double room with an extra bed (which may be a bit cramped). Please also see our general information about our road trips.
Route
aprox. 2.000 km

