Scenic Iceland

Ring Road Adventure with Westman Islands Escape – 9 Days

Experience Iceland’s most iconic landscapes on this 9-day small-group adventure, from waterfalls and glaciers to volcanic islands, hidden canyons, and geothermal wonders.

What You’ll Experience

  • Westman Islands Exploration – Hike Eldfell Volcano, explore volcanic terrain, and learn local history.

  • Golden Circle & South Coast Wonders – Geysers, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.

  • Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach – Amphibian boat tour among floating icebergs.

  • Eastern Highlands & Northern Wonders – Stuðlagil Canyon, Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi Canyon, Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss.

  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Kirkjufell Mountain, Arnarstapi cliffs, lava fields, and Búðir Black Church.

  • Relaxation & Geothermal Bliss – Hvammsvík Hot Springs with fjord views.

Accommodation and Inclusions

  • 9 nights in comfortable hotels or guesthouses (private bathrooms)

  • Local driver-guide throughout the journey

  • Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

  • Entrance fees: Hvammsvík Hot Springs, Amphibian Boat Tour, Ferry to/from Westman Islands

Not included: Flights, travel insurance, extra meals, personal expenses

Why Book This Adventure

  • Comprehensive Iceland Experience: Explore the best of Iceland, from volcanic islands and waterfalls to glaciers, fjords, and lava fields.

  • Small-Group Adventure: Maximum of 12 guests ensures personalized attention, flexibility, and a more intimate experience.

  • Expert Local Guide: Benefit from a knowledgeable driver-guide who shares insider tips, history, and fascinating folklore.

  • Unique Activities & Experiences: Soak in geothermal pools, take an amphibian boat tour on a glacier lagoon, and hike iconic volcanoes.

  • Comfortable Accommodation & Meals: Stay in carefully selected hotels or guesthouses with private bathrooms and enjoy included breakfasts, select lunches, and dinner.

  • Spectacular Photo Opportunities: From puffin cliffs and black sand beaches to towering waterfalls and volcanic landscapes, capture Iceland’s most iconic scenes.

    Seamless Itinerary: All logistics handled—from ferries to hot springs—so you can relax and fully enjoy the journey

Book your Scenic Iceland tour today and explore one of Iceland’s most remote and breathtaking regions!

Day-by-Day Overview

  • Start with a city tour of Reykjavík, including Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, and Sun Voyager. Stop for fresh seafood soup at Hvammsvík and soak in natural hot springs with fjord views. Afternoon visit to Þingvellir National Park, walking between tectonic plates and exploring Iceland’s first parliament site.

    Overnight: Selfoss | Meals Included: Lunch

  • Explore Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss waterfall. Lunch at Farmers Bistro, learning about Iceland’s only mushroom farm. Continue to Seljalandsfoss and hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall. Take a scenic ferry to Westman Islands, a volcanic archipelago rich in history and wildlife.

    Overnight: Westman Islands | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Hike to Eldfell Volcano for panoramic island views. Explore volcanic landscapes, sea cliffs, and village streets.

    Optional: visit Eldheimar Museum or Beluga Whale Sanctuary.

    Overnight: Westman Islands | Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Return to mainland. Visit Skógafoss waterfall, short walk to Kvernufoss, and dramatic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Optional hike to Svartifoss in Skaftafell National Park.

    Overnight: Skaftafell | Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Experience Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon via amphibian boat tour among floating icebergs. Explore Diamond Beach and drive east to Hallormsstaðaskógur, Iceland’s largest forest, for a lakeside picnic or nature walk.

    Overnight: Egilsstaðir | Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Visit Stuðlagil Canyon with turquoise rivers and basalt columns. Farm-style lunch in the highlands. Continue to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and Ásbyrgi Canyon, a horseshoe-shaped cliff formation steeped in legend.

    Overnight: Húsavík area | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Explore Lake Mývatn, including Hverir mud pots, Dimmuborgir lava formations, and Skútustaðir craters. Visit Goðafoss Waterfall before a stop in Akureyri, Iceland’s northern capital.

    Overnight: Varmahlíð | Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Drive west, stopping at Hvítserkur sea stack and Kolugljúfur Canyon. Hike Grábrók Volcano for epic views of lava fields and valleys.

    Overnight: Snæfellsnes Peninsula | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Explore Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss, Arnarstapi cliffs, Gatklettur stone arch, and Búðir Black Church. Scenic drive back to Reykjavík concludes the adventure.

A rustic wooden building with a small window, surrounded by lush green grass and vegetation, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A person hiking on a dirt trail on a green moss-covered hillside with rocks, under a partly cloudy sky, with mountains in the distance.
Four people standing together on a narrow road with snow-covered mountains and a lake in the background.
Snow-covered landscape with Kirkjufell mountain in the background, a small waterfall in the foreground, and a cloudy sky.
Group of people hiking on snow-covered rocky terrain with the sun shining in the sky.
A large glacier with ice and snow flowing down into a glacial lagoon, surrounded by rugged mountainous terrain, with groups of people exploring near the water's edge.
Ice chunk on dark sandy beach with sunset and three people in the background
Ocean waves crashing against icebergs on the shoreline at sunset, with distant mountains visible on the horizon.
A puffin standing on the ground among grass and plants near a body of water.
Icebergs floating in a calm lake with snow-covered mountains in the background and a soft pastel sky.
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A landscape view of a grassy field with tall wild grass, a large body of water in the background, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.
Two women standing on a black volcanic beach with ice chunks and a glacier in the background, dressed in winter clothing and sunglasses.
A scenic river flowing over a series of small waterfalls surrounded by green bushes and rocky formations under a blue sky with some clouds.
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View of a river flowing through a canyon with tall, vertical basalt columns on both sides, some rocks and small waterfalls on the sides, and a cloudy sky overhead.
Photo of basalt columns along the River Svartá in Iceland, with people walking on the edge and lush greenery on the riverbanks.
Two puffins sitting among tall, dry grass and green vegetation.
A seal lying on a small iceberg amid icy waters with large icebergs in the background.
A small waterfall flowing into a clear, rocky pool surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dark cliffs.
A scenic waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs surrounded by lush green moss and grass.