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Itineraries can be tailored according to specific travel preferences. Please discuss your needs with the booking agent to explore customization options.

Are the costs of the activities and guides at the specific locations included in the price?

The base price includes the car rental and accommodations. The extra activities can be added if you click confirm dates and you will be redirected to a new page where you can see the prices for all the activities and extras.

Can I book a twin room or a double room?

Room preferences such as twin or double rooms can be specified during the booking process, subject to hotel availability.

Does the tour price include insurance?

The tour price includes Premium Protection Insurance with zero excess. Additional insurance needs can be discussed upon booking.

Is a visa required to travel to Iceland?

Travelers from most Europe part of the European EEA can travel with valid ID cards. However, ensure your documents meet the country-specific requirements before your trip.

Is airport transfer included?

Airport transfers are generally not included and need to be arranged separately, unless stated otherwise in the tour package.

Are flights included in the tour package?

Flights are not included in the base tour package and must be booked separately by the travelers.

Are meals included in the tour price?

Meals are not included except for breakfast. All other meals need to be arranged separately.

I don’t completely understand what I’m buying. Just hotels and car? What about tours, like whale watching for instance. How and when are those booked? Are they part of the initial package?

The tour includes car rental and hotel accommodations, tours and activities like whale watching are not included in the initial package but can be added during the booking process.

Are there guided tours available?

Guided tours are available but not included in the basic package. They can be added at an extra cost.

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8 Days Self-drive | Around Iceland Ring Road Tour (Winter)

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Start and end in Keflavik

4.8 (6 reviews)

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It was a tremendous amount of help to have an itinerary to follow. Iceland is definetly a country worth visiting and experience.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Keflavik to Borgarnes
Keflavik to Borgarnes
Start point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Car rental booth in arrival hall)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Borgarnes or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Explore Reykholt historical site
- View Hraunfossar waterfall
- View Barnafoss waterfall
Landmarks
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss
Day 2
Borgarnes to Akureyri
Borgarnes to Akureyri
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Akureyri or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hvitserkur rock formation
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching tour in Eyjafjordur bay
- Beer Spa experience
- Akureyri town tour (winter evening option)
Landmarks
Hvitserkur
Eyjafjordur Bay
Day 3
Akureyri - North Iceland
Akureyri - North Iceland
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Herad or similar)
Included Activities
- Explore Akureyri town
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Explore Lake Mývatn area
- Visit Hverir geothermal hotspot
Optional Activities
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall (summer months)
- Botanical Gardens stroll in Akureyri (summer)
- Christmas House visit in Akureyri
- Akureyrarkirkja church visit
Landmarks
Akureyri
Akureyrarkirkja
Christmas House
Botanical Gardens Akureyri
Goðafoss
Lake Mývatn
Hverir
Dettifoss
Day 4
Egilsstaðir - Höfn
Egilsstaðir - Höfn
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Hofn or similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Eastfjords
- Visit Eggin í Gledivík
- Explore Christmas Tree Garden
- Visit old Viking village near Vestrahorn
Optional Activities
- Puffin viewing at Borgarfjörðarhonn (summer months)
Landmarks
Eastfjords
Borgarfjörðarhonn
Eggin í Gledivík
Christmas Tree Garden
Vestrahorn
Stokksnes
Day 5
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Nupar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Amphibian Boat Tour (summer)
- Zodiac Tour (summer)
- Blue Ice Cave Tour (winter)
Landmarks
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Breiðamerkurjökull
Diamond Beach
Day 6
South Coast
South Coast
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Glacier Hike in Sólheimajökull
- DC3 Plane Wreck visit
- LAVA Centre interactive exhibition
Landmarks
Reynisfjara
Dýrhólaey
Skógafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Sólheimajökull
Solheimasandur plane wreck
LAVA Centre
Mýrdalsjökull
Day 7
Golden Circle
Golden Circle
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Visit Brúarfoss waterfall
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Explore Geysir Geothermal Area
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile tour on Langjökull ice cap
- Dog-sledding tour
- Geothermal Bread Baking experience
- Kerid Volcano Crater visit
- Snorkeling in Silfra
Landmarks
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvallavatn
Brúarfoss
Gullfoss
Langjökull
Geysir Geothermal Area
Strokkur
Kerid Volcano Crater
Silfra
Day 8
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
End point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula, Iceland (Rental Car Drop-off)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Blue Lagoon spa experience
Landmarks
Blue Lagoon

Landmarks
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss

Landmarks
Hvitserkur
Eyjafjordur Bay

Landmarks
Akureyri
Akureyrarkirkja
Christmas House
Botanical Gardens Akureyri
Goðafoss
Lake Mývatn
Hverir
Dettifoss

Landmarks
Eastfjords
Borgarfjörðarhonn
Eggin í Gledivík
Christmas Tree Garden
Vestrahorn
Stokksnes

Landmarks
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Breiðamerkurjökull
Diamond Beach

Landmarks
Reynisfjara
Dýrhólaey
Skógafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Sólheimajökull
Solheimasandur plane wreck
LAVA Centre
Mýrdalsjökull

Landmarks
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvallavatn
Brúarfoss
Gullfoss
Langjökull
Geysir Geothermal Area
Strokkur
Kerid Volcano Crater
Silfra

Landmarks
Blue Lagoon

Accommodation
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Guide
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Borgarnes or similar
Hotel 3*
day 1
Hotel Akureyri or similar
Hotel 3*
day 2
Hotel Herad or similar
Hotel 3*
day 3
Hotel Hofn or similar
Hotel 3*
day 4
Fosshotel Nupar or similar
Hotel 3*
day 5
Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar
Hotel 3*
day 6
Upgrade Available
Fosshotel Baron or similar
Hotel 3*
day 7
Upgrade Available

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.7 (113 reviews)
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Response rate: 93%
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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.7

david5.0•May 2025
Tour info was comprehensive and well organized planned and arranged
Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Marina Travel
Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly delighted to hear that you found the tour information to be comprehensive and well-organized. It means a lot to us that the planning and arrangements met your expectations—we put a great deal of care into ensuring everything runs smoothly so our guests can relax and fully enjoy the experience. Your feedback reassures us that our efforts are making a difference, and we’re grateful you took the time to share it. We hope to welcome you on another journey soon!
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Ovidiu5.0•May 2024
The tour was absolutely amazing. It was a tremendous amount of help to have an itinerary to follow. Marina...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Marina Travel
Dear Mihai, We are genuinely delighted that you entrusted us with your Icelandic experience. We are pleased to hear that you had a great time in our country and a trip to match! Thank you warmly for your time in reviewing us. We hope to see you again soon!
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Marissa4.0•September 2023
The tour was a once in a lifetime experience. Iceland itself was amazingly epic. The convenience of having the...
The tour was a once in a lifetime experience. Iceland itself was amazingly epic. The convenience of having the accommodations, car rental, and daily itinerary provided was the biggest upside. Hotels were the downside, I’d say. As someone with some food allergies, breakfast left me with fruit as my sole option, and the beds were consistently uncomfortable. We ran into no issues with our bookings or anything. Smooth trip. Happy adventure.Show more
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: Marina Travel
Dear Marissa, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great time in Iceland and we hope to see you again.
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EnsarTuran5.0•July 2023
The overall experience was amazing. I would recommend writing the leaving times on the itinerary and the checkin...
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Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Marina Travel
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great time in Iceland. We hope to see you again.
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Cheryl5.0•June 2023
Our 8 Day Self Drive Ring Road Tour was a lot of fun. Iceland was beautiful. We very much enjoyed driving around the...
Our 8 Day Self Drive Ring Road Tour was a lot of fun. Iceland was beautiful. We very much enjoyed driving around the pristine country. The wild flowers, waterfalls, glaciers, and beaches were amazing. The itinerary was well laid out with lots to see and plenty of time to see it. The hotel accommodations and breakfasts were very nice. My only regret is that I should have booked a longer tour instead of the eight day one.Show more
Traveled in June 2023
Reply from: Marina Travel
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad that you had a great time in Iceland. We hope to see you again.
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Dirk5.0•September 2022
Only one miss: the apartmentbuilding on the second night in Akureyri was a bad experience. They had gone to...
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Traveled in June 2022
Reply from: Marina Travel
Dear Dirk, Thank you very much for your feedback and your kind words. We appreciate your reccommendations, it helps us improve our services. However the key code and the check-in information was included in your itinerary along with the personalized map that included restaurant recommendations and other points of interest. Thank you for visiting Iceland and hope to see you again!
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Elena
Asked on September 11th, 2024
Can the itinerary be customized?
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- Marina TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  Itineraries can be tailored according to specific travel preferences. Please discuss your needs with the booking agent to explore customization options.
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Amelie
Asked on August 21st, 2024
Are the costs of the activities and guides at the specific locations included in the price?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Marina TravelOperator•Written August 2024
  The base price includes the car rental and accommodations. The extra activities can be added if you click confirm dates and you will be redirected to a new page where you can see the prices for all the activities and extras.
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Suhey
Asked on June 15th, 2024
Can I book a twin room or a double room?
Accommodation
- Marina TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Room preferences such as twin or double rooms can be specified during the booking process, subject to hotel availability.
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Soraya
Asked on June 5th, 2024
Does the tour price include insurance?
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- Marina TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  The tour price includes Premium Protection Insurance with zero excess. Additional insurance needs can be discussed upon booking.
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Francisco
Asked on June 4th, 2024
Is a visa required to travel to Iceland?
Visa
- Marina TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Travelers from most Europe part of the European EEA can travel with valid ID cards. However, ensure your documents meet the country-specific requirements before your trip.
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Gaby
Asked on May 30th, 2024
Is airport transfer included?
Flights / Transfers
- Marina TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Airport transfers are generally not included and need to be arranged separately, unless stated otherwise in the tour package.
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Gail
Asked on April 10th, 2024
Are flights included in the tour package?
Flights / Transfers
- Marina TravelOperator•Written April 2024
  Flights are not included in the base tour package and must be booked separately by the travelers.
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Jackie
Asked on February 2nd, 2024
Are meals included in the tour price?
Meals
- Marina TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  Meals are not included except for breakfast. All other meals need to be arranged separately.
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Theodoris
Asked on February 1st, 2024
I don’t completely understand what I’m buying. Just hotels and car? What about tours, like whale watching for instance. How and when are those booked? Are they part of the initial package?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Marina TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  The tour includes car rental and hotel accommodations, tours and activities like whale watching are not included in the initial package but can be added during the booking process.
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Edgar
Asked on January 14th, 2024
Are there guided tours available?
Tour Details
- Marina TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  Guided tours are available but not included in the basic package. They can be added at an extra cost.

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