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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)
  • Quaint coastal village with colorful houses and green hills.
  • Wide-angle view of Gullfoss waterfall.
  • Reindeer walking near a body of water.
  • Svartifoss waterfall with basalt columns.
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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.

    Ovidiu•traveled in May5.0
  • Black sand beach with sea stacks and foamy waves at sunset.
  • Large geothermal spa with bright blue water and rocky surroundings.
  • Beautiful waterfall cascading over lava rocks amidst lush greenery.
  • Glacial lagoon with icebergs under a golden sunset sky.
  • Dramatic mountain peaks reflected in calm water during sunset.
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Itinerary

  1. 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
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  2. 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
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  3. 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
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  4. 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
  5. 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
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  6. 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
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  7. 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
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  8. 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
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  • Hotel Borgarnes or similar

    Hotel 3*
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  • Hotel Akureyri or similar

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12 hours
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Traveler Moments

  • Tall rock formation on a coastal beach with waves.
  • Wide-angle view of Gullfoss waterfall.
  • Moss-covered rocks with waterfall in background.
  • Svartifoss waterfall with basalt columns.

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
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  • david5.0•May 2025
    Tour info was comprehensive and well organized planned and arranged
    • Moss-covered rocks with waterfall in background.
    • Wide-angle view of Gullfoss waterfall.
    • Svartifoss waterfall with basalt columns.
    • Tall rock formation on a coastal beach with waves.
    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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  • Ovidiu
    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...
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    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...
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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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  • 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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      Room preferences such as twin or double rooms can be specified during the booking process, subject to hotel availability.

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

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

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

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

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

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