The 15 Best Ring Road Tours in Iceland

1.6-Day Around Iceland Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik with Accomm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,543Our pick

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road from Reykjavik in a small group of up to 19 people, with five breakfasts, hotels, Wi-Fi, glacier hiking, whale watching, and geothermal bathing. Your local guide may be Almar, Gunnar, Hjalti, or another Arctic Adventures driver-guide, depending on departure.

“This was a fantastic trip! Hilmer, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt very safe with him driving especially with the wind blowing so fast. I would recommend anyone that’s planning to come to Iceland to do this tour, whether in group or alone. I loved everything about it. All the people we met on tour, we won’t forget. Each hotel that we stayed at had great service and great food! A little tip, make sure you follow the guide for what clothes to bring because you can get wet or it can be very cold, so plan accordingly. Safe travels!”

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2.8-Day Small Group Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $2,777

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a small group of up to 18, with a local English-speaking driver-guide, seven hotel nights, breakfast, glacier hiking, ice-cave exploring, whale watching, and stops at waterfalls, volcanoes, beaches, fjords, and lava fields. Guides such as Thor, Heidrun, Gylfi, and Pauli have led past departures.

“Every turn and every stop was an adventure. The waterfalls, the mountains the glaciers the excursions were all amazing!”

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3.6-Day Minibus Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,361

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide, staying five nights outside Reykjavik. You’ll see the Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón, East Fjords, Lake Mývatn, and Goðafoss, plus hike Sólheimajökull, enter a Vatnajökull ice cave, and watch for whales from Hauganes.

“On these trips the guide makes or breaks the trip in my opinion. Elli completely made this trip. He was full of knowledge and recommendations. He loves his job and that shines through and benefits all who go on a tour with him. We saw and experienced countless wonders in Iceland with the unforgettable trip. The glacier hike had to be one of our top expeditions though, and Edgar and Pare were both fabulous guides for that as well. This trip is absolutely worth it.”

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4.8-Day Summer Ring Route of Iceland with Snaefellsnes Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $3,327

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road and Snaefellsnes Peninsula in a small group of up to 18. Your English-speaking guide takes you to waterfalls, glaciers, lava fields, black-sand beaches, and fishing towns. The trip includes a glacier hike, Katla ice cave, Jokulsarlon boat ride, whale watching, breakfasts, and pickup from designated Reykjavik bus stops.

“The eight days we spent with our guide Thor were incredibly enjoyable. All the arrangements were well-organised, and he did a great job of letting us know when we'd have time to rest and eat during the long drives. Thanks to his explanations, we were also able to better understand Iceland's culture and nature. Because of him, we're leaving Iceland with nothing but happy memories. As a solo traveler not used to driving, I looked into several tours before deciding. Troll's tour was a great choice, with well-prepared vehicles and itineraries. If you're a solo traveler and find driving in Iceland's unpredictable weather challenging, I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.7-Day Complete Iceland: South Coast, Golden Circle, Akureyri & Snaefellsnes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $2,796

This seven-day small-group tour from Reykjavik circles Iceland’s best-known sights, from the Golden Circle and South Coast to the East Fjords, Lake Mývatn, Akureyri, Borgarfjörður, and Snæfellsnes. You’ll hike a Vatnajökull outlet glacier, watch whales from Dalvík, stay six nights with breakfast, and travel in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus with a maximum of 18 people.

“Exceeding Beyond any expectations. The guide is delivering jaw dropping sceneries wherever we go ! Highly highly recommended !”

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6.8 Day Winter Circle Tour, Ring Route of Iceland with Snæfellsnes Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $679Best value

You’ll travel Iceland’s Ring Road and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a minibus limited to 17 people, with an English-speaking guide, WiFi, seven nights’ accommodation, glacier equipment, an ice-cave super jeep ride, and whale watching from Hauganes. Horse riding, Vök Baths, the lava cave, meals, and clothing rentals cost extra.

“My 8 day tour was broken up as 6 days + 2 days so I was with 2 different groups. But the Troll Ex. Did such an excellent job with the logistics ( i.e pick ups), accommodation and tour itinerary that even though this was a last minute trip. I felt well looked after and unstressRead more”

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7.8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $2,780

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a small group of up to 18, with seven nights’ lodging, breakfast, a glacier hike, whale watching, and the Golden Circle included. You’ll visit Reykjavik, Akureyri, Jökulsárlón, Mývatn, Borgarfjörður, and more, while an expert guide handles the long drives. A shared room is standard, with a single-room upgrade available.

“This trip feels like a school trip and not in a good way. The choice of accommodation is very poor, as you need to embrace no hot water and poor catering. Given choice, I would just copy itinerary and drive around in the car. The guide is the only positivity in the ocean of inconvenience and rude unprofessional service.”

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8.6-Day Summer Ring Route of Iceland Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,654

This six-day Troll Expeditions tour takes you from Reykjavik around Iceland’s Ring Road with a maximum of 18 people. You’ll visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, black-sand beaches, Vatnajökull, Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, and Akureyri. Glacier hiking, a Katla ice cave, five breakfasts, accommodation, and a Jökulsárlón boat ride are included. Guide quality matters, with David Ingi Magnusson and Hinrik earning special praise.

“Hinrik was the best guide I ever could have asked for. I felt so safe with him the entire time while we were glacier hiking, hiking in a sand storm, driving in windy conditions, and much more. He was very communicative about everything. You could tell he loved his job and that safety was his top priority. Our boat tour of the lagoon got cancelled due to weather and the group was disappointed so Hinrik called to see if we could reschedule to the next day and made it happen! It was such a great experience so I'm glad he was able to do that for us. The itinerary was…”

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9.9 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up – Ring Road Tour – 4×4 Campervan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 9 days (approx.) · from $2,613

You drive Iceland’s Ring Road for nine days in a private 4x4 campervan, following a ready-made route from Keflavík to Reykjavík. The plan includes glacier hiking, horseback riding, whale watching, Silfra snorkeling, campsites, Wi-Fi, a tablet guide, and airport transfers. You handle the driving, meals, weather, and daily timing.

“We had a fantastic experience with CampEasy! Picking up the camper was quick and hassle-free, and Natalia was especially helpful — she responded right away in the chat whenever we had a question or concern. The campervan was easy to drive, the bedding was comfy, and we had great internet the entire trip. We were able to make all our meals in the van without any issues. The tablet they provide was super helpful, offering advice on parking and reminders so we didn’t miss any payments. Highly recommend!”

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10.6-Day Icelandic Ring Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 6 days · from $2,439

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a small minivan with an English-speaking guide, five countryside hotel nights, breakfasts, whale watching, and a glacier experience. Expect long scenic drives, shared twin or double rooms, flexible stops, and guide-led stories from Reykjavik to the North, East, South, and West.

“Arctic Adventures with our guide Diddi were excellent and delivered more than promised. It was a fast trip but that was expected and planned. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to see some of the highlights of Iceland.”

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11.4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,479

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a minibus of no more than 19 people, with Reykjavik pickup, hotels, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and English-speaking driver-guides. The seven-day route covers waterfalls, glacier ice, black beaches, fjords, lava caves, whale watching options, geothermal baths, and the Golden Circle. Guides such as Thorey add local character to the long driving days.

“The 19 seater van was too small for this tour. It was more crammed than airline basic economy, with very little leg room and little space for our day bags. One of the 3 tour guides should talk less. She should not share her personal stories. Stick to tour related material. Acureyri hotel room was too small, no table space, no bag space, poorly lit, no closet, no safe, bathroom too small. Other than the above the tour was very enjoyable.”

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12.Iceland Complete: Around Iceland in 10 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $5,755

Spend 10 days circling Iceland from Reykjavik to Keflavik with a maximum of 12 people. Your guide, possibly Hoskuldur, Jens, Andre, or BG, leads you to waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches, lava fields, fishing towns, and geothermal sites. Nine breakfasts, seven dinners, nine nights of lodging, transport, and a Glacier Lagoon boat ride are included.

“We had an excellent guide, Hoskuldur. He knew the history of the country telling many interesting stories. He was easy going, flexible. and really knew how to navigate the roads to get us where we need to go in a timely manner. The accommodations and food at all the guesthouses were top notch. We would highly recommend Fun Travel to anyone who wants to see the beauty Iceland has to offer.”

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13.The Great Round Tour: Around Iceland in 13 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 13 days (approx.) · from $7,228

Join guide Jens Olafsson for a 13-day, small-group circuit of Iceland capped at 12 people. You’ll cover the Ring Road, remote Westfjords, glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields, bird cliffs, and farm country. Lodging, 12 breakfasts, 11 dinners, Skogar Museum, and a Glacier Lagoon boat trip are included.

“A great tour for seeing a lot of Iceland including the Westfjords. Jens took us to the iconic sites plus much more. Great accommodations. Overall this was a great way to see a lot of Iceland with little stress. Definitely would recommend.”

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14.4, 5, 6 or 7-Day Small-Group Ring Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 4 - 7 days · from $1,530

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road from Reykjavík with an English-speaking guide, hotel stays, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and stops at major sights. Choose four days for the essential circuit or add Borgarfjörður, Snæfellsnes, and the Golden Circle. Guides such as Gulli and Olí have been praised for safe driving and local insight.

“Vi havde en fantastisk tur, med gode aktiviteter, men der er selvfølgelig altid noget der kan være anderledes/bedre. Island har virkelig meget at byde på. Det er en storslået natur, hvor man igen og igen bliver betaget.”

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15.7-Day Around Iceland Ring Road & Snæfellsnes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 7 days · from $2,168

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road and Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a minibus limited to 18 people. You’ll visit Þingvellir, Jökulsárlón, Dettifoss, Akureyri, and more, with six hotel nights and breakfasts. The Deluxe option adds Katla Ice Cave, Vök Baths, and whale watching. Guides may include Dagur, Eddie, Siggie, or Starri.

“Really happy with the trip. The guide (Starri) was really super, informed, witty and obviously enjoyed his job and showcasing his country to visitors. the Hotels were really good quality. the only problem is that there is so much to see and do, that at times things can seem a bit rushed - but that is true for many tours in many countries.”

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