Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road
11 days, 6 cities |
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Why go?
This is it. This is the ultimate Iceland itinerary. You’ll leave no stone unturned, no glacier un-gawked, and no waterfall un-admired. If it’s on your Iceland bucket list, it’s probably on this trip.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book ’em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon cruise
- Entrance to Mývatn Nature Bath
- Insider tours of Siglufjörður and Víðgelmir lava tube
Picture yourself
- Oohing and aahing your way around the Golden Circle
- Indulging in the ultimate spa moment at the Blue Lagoon
- Exploring waterfalls, glaciers, and more along Ring Road
- Sticking your feet in black sand on Iceland’s south coast
- Spotting whales as you cruise through a fjord
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight, bound for Iceland. Sit back, relax, and learn how to say ‘vaðlaheiðarvegavinnuverkfærageymsluskúraútidyralyklakippuhringur’, the longest word in Icelandic.
Day 2: Arrive in Reykjavik + optional Blue Lagoon visit
Welcome to Iceland, the "Land of Fire and Ice,” and the home of active volcanoes, striking glaciers, really tall people descended from Vikings, and really tiny horses.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Enjoy a Welcome Lunch with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot.
- Get familiar with Reykjavik on an introductory walk with your Tour Director through the Old Town Center.
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Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
