Iceland 9 Nights 10 Days: Complete Ring Road & Diamond Circle

Distance to travel: Approx. 60km

Arrive at Keflavik International Airport. After Customs & Immigration, visit Aurora Museum — the museum possesses detailed information on Northern lights, the science behind them, where all can it be seen, followed by a video of Northern lights shot in Iceland. Later proceed to FlyOver Iceland in Reykjavik. The total experience takes approximately 35 minutes, including the 8.5 minutes you’ll spend on the Ultimate Flying Ride. Check into hotel (check-in after 15:00). Overnight in Reykjavik.

Distance to travel: Approx. 240 km

Today we proceed towards the Golden Circle. First stop: Þingvellir National Park — a place of great beauty located on the biggest lake of Iceland (Thingvellir Lake) where the Tectonic Plates of North America and Euro Asia drift apart each year. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Geysir — home to the Littli Geysir and the great Strokkur Geyser which erupts about every 8 minutes. Followed by Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe that falls in two folds. Later proceed to Friðheimar Tomato Farm and experience greenhouse farming using geothermal energy, along with tasting the world’s most unique Tomato Ice Cream. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Distance to travel: Approx. 400 km

Today we proceed towards the Capital of North Iceland — Akureyri, for a long drive that passes through various landscapes and is one of the most scenic drives (390 kms – 5 hours). Evening enjoy a stroll and walking orientation tour of Akureyri town covering the Akureyri Church, Fjord waterfront, Akureyri Botanical Garden and old town pedestrian street. Later check in at hotel Kjarnalundur. Overnight in Akureyri.

Distance to travel: Approx. 180 km

Today we enjoy North Iceland’s most famous Diamond Circle tour. We stop first on route at Goðafoss waterfall, the waterfall of the pagan gods. Then we continue to the Lake Mývatn area where we spend the day exploring the wonders around the lake — one of Iceland’s most interesting regions with pseudo craters, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Námaskarð geothermal boiling mud pool area, etc. Later visit the beautiful Mývatn Thermal Bath for a relaxing geothermal bath in a stunning natural lagoon. (Costume & towel to be brought by clients). Evening proceeds back to Akureyri. Overnight in Akureyri.

Distance to travel: Approx. 410 km

Today: get up close and personal on the Into the Glacier tour — the best way to experience Iceland! Drive in a Monster Truck on Langjökull Glacier and take a guided tour in a man-made cave inside the glacier (walking tour inside the glacier is one hour; to and fro in Super Jeep is 45 mins each way; total duration approx. 3–4 hours from Húsafell). This is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience. Afterwards, visit the picturesque waterfalls Hraunfossar & Barnafoss (10‑min walking trail). Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field. Then head to Deildartunguhver hot spring, the highest‑flow hot spring in Europe (180 litres/second, water emerges at 97°C). Later proceed to Borgarnes and check in at Hotel Borgarnes.

Distance to travel: Approx. 305 km

Morning proceeds to Snæfellsnes peninsula and through Snæfellsjökull National Park. Enjoy the view of the world‑famous triangular Mt. Kirkjufell (used to depict the Arrowhead Mountain in Game of Thrones) and Kirkjufellfoss, the most photographic hotspot. Visit Búðir Church. Stop at the small village of Arnarstapi and take a walk through rugged dramatic landscape by the shore. Hellnar is an ancient fishing village on the westernmost part of the peninsula. Later, visit Vatnshellir Lava Cave (about 900 metres long, 150‑metre walk). The cave is pitch black without light; you will get a helmet and headlight to see magnificent lava formations: stalactites, drip stalagmites, and an underground adventure. Return to Borgarnes for overnight.

Distance to travel: Approx. 265 km

Checkout and proceed towards Vik, South Iceland. First stop at the most picturesque waterfall Seljalandsfoss (of Gerua fame), then continue to Skógafoss — on a bright sunny day at least two rainbows are visible at a time. Later visit Plane Wreck – by shuttle bus. Then we visit Black Sand Beach (one of its only kind in the world). Evening check in at Hotel Dyrholaey Vik. Overnight in Vik.

Distance to travel: Approx. 415 km

Continue east past Eldhraun lava fields, followed by Skaftafell National Park beneath Vatnajökull Glacier. Our journey continues to the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón — one of the most spectacular sights in Iceland. Enormous icebergs constantly break off the glacier into the lagoon, melting slowly as they drift towards the sea. Here we will take a photo-stop and walk around the lagoon to enjoy this amazing landscape. Opposite the lagoon is Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash ashore on black sand — a beautiful location to photograph. Evening back to Vik for overnight.

Distance to travel: Approx. 275 km

Checkout and proceed towards Reykjavik. Enjoy an orientation tour covering Sun Voyager, Harpa Concert House, City Hall, Parliament House, and the most famous landmark: Hallgrímskirkja Church. Later proceed to Blue Lagoon — a unique sight where guests relax in warm geothermal water surrounded by magical black lava fields. The Blue Lagoon’s warm water and natural active ingredients (mineral salts, silica, blue‑green algae) help you relax and escape daily stress. Comfort Package included: entrance fee, welcome drink, 1 face mask & towel rental. Check in at Grand Hotel in Reykjavik for overnight.

Distance to travel: Approx. 45 km

Today we proceed to Keflavik Airport to catch the return flight back home or onwards destination. Tour of Iceland ends with sweet & everlasting memories.