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- Platinum Operator
- Arctic Adventures
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 18
- Ages 8+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Reykjavík's vibrant shopping streets
- Relax in geothermal pools at Laugardalslaug
- Tour the Golden Circle's famous sites
- Hike glaciers at Skaftafell in Vatnajökull
- Watch whales and try sea angling in Dalvík
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival Day - Reykjavík City Sightseeing - Northern Light by Boat
- Day 2 Golden Circle and South Coast
- Day 3 Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
- Day 4 East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Egilsstaðir
- Day 5 Dettifoss - Mývatn - Godafoss - Akureyri
- Day 6 Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Borgarnes
- Day 7 Borgarfjörður - Northern Lights Mini Bus
- Day 8 Final Day - Reykjavik
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Island or similar
HotelDays 1, 7Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar
Hotelday 2Hotel Hofn or similar
Hotelday 3Wilderness Center or similar
Hotelday 4Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
Hotelday 5Hotel Laugarbakki or similar
Hotelday 6
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Operated by
Arctic Adventures
Number of tours
21
Age Range
6 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
Arctic Adventures is a leading Icelandic tour operator with over 30 years of...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- SLSteven· October 20th, 2025Great Iceland trip. Six day tour of the entire island. Northern lights, waterfalls, glaciers, whales and more. Ronan was a GREAT guide. Very knowledgeable, organized and FUN. Highly recommended.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- LPLulu· October 18th, 2025I have a great time. This tour is highly recommended. Starting from Vjeran, the tour director of the team Wonderful which he called it to us, is great, polite, supportive and light to deal with. No dramas. Lots of waterfalls to see, walking, hiking, no time wasted...The money you paid for this trip is WELL COMPENSATED.Show more
Trip date: October 2025 - CGCELIA· October 6th, 2025The tour itinerary was great - we got to experience Iceland's natural beauty. Our Tour Guide, Gunn, made it exceptional. She was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to look after us and make our trip enjoyable.Show moreTrip date: September 2025
Chinmay· May 12th, 2025Ronan was excellent and he informed us about everything!!!Show moreTrip date: March 2025- asmita· March 30th, 2025My husband and I recently cam back from this 8 days northern lights tour. This trip will always be very special for many reasons. Ronan was our tour guide and I hope next time we go to Iceland we get him as our tour guide again. He made sure everything went smooth everyday and told us many stories about Icelandic culture, history, politics. Highly recommend him. This itinerary was perfect our first and last day's northern hunting tour was cancelled because of the bad weather but we were lucky enough to see the lights twice during the tour and it was truly spectacular. Food is delicious (we are vegetarions) we got few options like burger, soup, cold sandwiches and roll but it was all good. We got the best group and guide which made this journey extra special. During the whale watching boat tour it took us almost 3 hours but we couldn't spot any whale but the tour operators didn't give up and we were at the sea for 1 extra hour and managed to get the glimpse of a whale and we are grateful for that opportunity. We interacted with Icelandic horses, cows and some dogs which we were not expecting. Locations of the hotel are exceptional. Overall a very memorable experience. Thank you TourRadar and Arctic adventure.Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- PKPin Hiang· December 30th, 2024Vignir was an excellent driver, he made our journey such safe n smooth one although the weather was very harsh with strong wind blowing.. He shared many life stories with us. We enjoyed the whole tour very much!Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- ELEUNGHOON· November 24th, 2024Everything was good except weather. Everyday was raining so two Northern Light Tours were cancelled.Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- ABAnne· November 19th, 2024This tour did not meet my expectations. The tour guide, Omar, was quite disappointing. He acted more like a bus driver than a guide, as he provided little explanation and simply directed us to locations, telling us to be back at the bus by a certain time. While on the bus, he often just sat there watching videos on his phone. Out of all the hotels, I only found the Wilderness Centre on Night 4 and the Hotel Berjaya Akureyri to be good or unique. The other accommodations were mediocre, and the breakfasts were disappointing. Additionally, I was not impressed with the communication from Arctic Adventures. Most companies send a detailed itinerary via email, including hotel pick-up times and other important details, but I had to request all of this information myself. Overall, I would not choose Arctic Adventures again.Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- EH· November 12th, 2024It was okay but rainy all days. So I could not watch Northern Lights. The Northern light tour by boat was cancelled on 3rd of November because of rain so I rescheduled the tour on 10th of November but that rescheduled tour also cancelled, The other Northern Lights tour by minibus on 9th of November was also cancelled due to raining. Arctic Adventure told me TOURRADAR will give me a full refund for the cancelled two Northern Lights Tours. Please let me know How I receive the refund.Show moreTrip date: November 2024
- CLChristopher· October 26th, 2024This was a trip of a lifetime! Iceland is a country that for sure we will come back to. Our tour guide Þröstur possessed a wealth of knowledge about the country and its history, captivating us with fantastic stories that kept us wide awake during our drives. No one wanted to nap for fear of missing out on a wonderful tale. He was friendly and went out of his way to ensure our happiness, making this trip even better.Show moreTrip date: September 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Grace
Asked on October 26th, 2025What is the difference between the 8 Day - Iceland Ring Road Tour and 8 Day - Iceland Northern Lights Tour?
Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025The main difference is two additional adventures: Northern Lights by boat on day 1 and Northern Lights minibus tour on day 7. The rest of the tour is the same.
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Grace
Traveler•Written October 2025Would we stay at the Hotel Island Spa and Wellness on night 1 and night 7?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
There is a great chance you will be accommodated at Hotel Island Spa and Wellness, but we cannot guarantee it as it depends on room availability. If fully booked, we will accommodate you in a similar hotel like Hotel Reykjavik Lights.
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Theresa
Asked on August 15th, 2025How much would our group in 2 rooms cost? How do I request that?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
The price for 2 adults and 2 children will be 1,364,960 ISK (~11,112$). If you cannot find an option to choose 2 rooms - no need to worry, the price does not depend on the number of rooms. So once you create a booking, you can simply contact us and let us know how many and which kind of rooms you want! We will add this information into the booking and send you an updated voucher.
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Kate
Asked on August 9th, 2025I want to inquire if there is an airport service for arrival and departure. May I ask for a hotel booking and airport service on the following day after the last day of the tour date?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
We do not offer airport pickup or drop-off services. You may book a Flybus transfer from Keflavík International Airport to a designated pickup location in Reykjavík. We do not provide accommodation booking services outside of the tour dates.
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Kate
Traveler•Written August 2025Where is the pick up location at Reykjavik?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
Our authorized pickup locations include: Cabin Hótel, 22 Hill Hótel, Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík Lights Hotel, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Hótel Ísland, HotelØrkin, Reykjavík Natura, Klettur Hótel, and Dalur Hostel.
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Kate
Traveler•Written August 2025Do you mean the pick up locations are hotels guests will stay? Are you going to tell me which hotel I would stay? Once I arrived at the airport I would get on the Flybus and be dropped at any of these hotels?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
Usually, our customers stay at Hotel Island Spa and Wellness. If they do not have availability, we would accommodate them in a different hotel. We send out the tour itinerary 7-14 days before the tour.
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Kate
Traveler•Written September 2025How to book for Flybus transfer from Reykjavik airport to the hotel?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
You can book transfers from Reykjavik Excursions or Icelandia.
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Kevin
Asked on July 28th, 2025Need to know if roundtrip transfers from KEF airport to hotel are included (1st day and last day in Reikjavik) or if not , if they can be quoted and added to th tour with an extra cost
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
Roundtrip transfers between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and hotels in Reykjavík, on both the first and last day of the tour, are not included in the package. Unfortunately, these transfers cannot be added to the tour as an extra service. However, you can easily arrange them separately by booking Flybus transfers, which operate in connection with all arriving and departing flights. They offer convenient drop-offs and pick-ups at selected hotels and nearby bus stops in Reykjavík. You can make your reservation online in advance to ensure a smooth arrival and departure.
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Kevin
Traveler•Written August 2025Would it be possible to get the hotel list. Clients want to verify them in advance.
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
We cannot specify the names of the hotels at the moment, as your tour is not booked yet and there may be some changes in the itinerary. However, we usually use Hotel Island Spa and Wellness or similar hotels for accommodation in Reykjavik and Adventure hotel Geirland, Adventure Hotel Hof, Wilderness Center, Hotel Berjaya - Akureyri and Hotel Laugarbakki for accommodation during the tour. As mentioned before, the hotels may be different during the tour, due to availability or operational issues. The customers can always reach out to us a little bit closer to their departure date and we would confirm the actual hotels in which they will be staying during the tour, provided that they will book this particular adventure.
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Ashley
Asked on June 23rd, 2025I just booked my trip and would like to depart Iceland on September 12 instead of September 11. Can I stay an additional night at whatever hotel we will be in on the last night?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
You're welcome to extend your stay at the hotel for an additional night; however, please note that you'll need to arrange this booking directly with the hotel, as accommodation outside the official tour dates is not provided by us.
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Graham
Asked on May 31st, 2025Can you please confirm what time we need to arrive on day 1, and what time we leave on day 8 so I can arrange flights, also I can't see anything confirming airport transfers or is that for us to arrange
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
The first day of your tour is planned for the exploration of Reykjavik. Your hotel check-in starts at 14.00, but you are free to arrive at any time. We do recommend arriving no later than the afternoon, as in the evening you will be going on a Northern Lights by boat tour. The tour itself starts at 22.00, but you will need to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before. So please allow yourself enough time to enjoy our beautiful capital. The last day will be spent in Reykjavik as well. So you can plan your travel depending on how many things you wish to see and do around the city. None of our tours include airport transfers. We offer some group and private options, so if you wish, we can arrange it for you.
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Graham
Traveler•Written June 2025We would like to organise airport transfers for 2 adults and a 15 and 11yr old child for this tour, also my wife is still awaiting a reply on the spiked hiking slip ons as to weather these are included in the tour
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
We do not provide additional services like accommodation or airport transfers. Regarding the crampons - it is an optional extra that the customers can purchase via us. However, on our glacier hike or ice cave adventures we do provide them free of charge. If you want to purchase the crampons from us, we can add them to your booking and the guide will bring them to you on the day of the tour. The price for our crampons is 4900 ISK per pair.
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
Airport transfers are not included in group tours, however, if you are looking for a private tour, you can add them to the booking. However the price for a private tour starts from 300 000 ISK per day.
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Chris
Asked on May 21st, 2025Could we get the name of the hotel we are staying so we could check availability for an additional day.
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
Usually, our customers stay at Hotel Island Spa and Wellness (Armuli 9, Reykjavik).
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Chris
Traveler•Written May 2025Does the tour start on the 14th or 15th.
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Jorge
Asked on May 18th, 2025Can you pre purchase entry to Myvatn baths? Can you purchase crampons through the tour operator for the glacier hike? Any optional tours and prices? Star ratings of the hotels and if there are any options for upgrades?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written May 2025
Myvatn Nature baths cost 7400 ISK per person. Crampons can be purchased for 4900 ISK per pair. Simple crampons are available to keep, but specialized glacier hiking crampons will be provided during the tour. Hotels are usually 3-star rated: Hotel Island, Adventure Hotel Geirland, Adventure Hotel Hof, Wilderness Center, Berjaya Akureyri Hotel, Hotel Laugarbakki. It is not possible to upgrade the hotels or swap them for different ones. No optional tours are available for this adventure.
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Kimberly
Asked on April 16th, 2025Would like to confirm airport return transfers
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
We do not provide additional services like airport transfers. Airport transfers can be easily booked separately.
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Kimberly
Traveler•Written April 2025Can someone help me to confirm this tour quickly?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
If you are having technical problems with booking the tour, please contact Tourradar Customer Support team.
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
There are no available places on this tour on our site, which is why you are not able to book.
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Jochem
Asked on March 22nd, 2025Can I book additional services such as single room supplement or equipment rental?
- Arctic AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, you can customize your package with various options like a single room supplement, clothing rental, and luggage storage.
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