The Ring Road Tour is an eight-night, well-designed self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected attractions, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! Our expert team makes sure that carefully chosen routes take you to Iceland's most extraordinary sightseeing and adventures.
You also participate in activities like a Whale Watching tour from Húsavík and horse riding on the black beaches.
You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us.
In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Campsites Fees
✔ Airport transfer
✔ Quality Camper Van
✔ Expert made itinerary
✔ Zero-Risk Coverage
✔ Easy Guide tablet
✔ Booked Activities
✔ Extras (Gas, Wi-Fi, etc.)
✖ Personal Accident Insurance unless driving or passenger
✖ Parking Fees
✖ Traffic Violation Fines (Parking/Speeding)
✖ Electricity and the use of any other service at the campsites are excluded.
✖ Flights
✖ Fuel
✖ Activities only suggested in the itinerary of the tour
✖ Any extra activity selected by customers
✖ Food and Beverages (except where we include a restaurant in the tour)
Departure & Return
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Reykjanesbær
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We offer a complimentary shuttle service from either Keflavik international airport or a hotel accommodation from Keflavik town to the CampEasy office, located just a 5 minutes drive from the airport.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Bridge Between Continents
You start today's itinerary by visiting the Reykjanes peninsula. The first stop is the famous Bridge between continents, where you can stand between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Gunnuhver Hot Springs
You spend some time visiting this geothermal area, which features steam vents, hot mud pools, and an incredible landscape shaped by the minerals in the ground. You see vibrant hues on steaming surfaces with the Reykjanes lighthouse in the background. This is undoubtedly a place not to miss!
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Kleifarvatn Lake
Reykjanesbær peninsula's largest lake, Kleifarvatn, is also among Iceland's deepest depths at almost 100 meters. The water comes from the porous lava ground around it and is home to many fishes, particularly anglers! The lake reflects Iceland's beauty in its simplicity, with lava ground covered in many places by thousand years' old moss.
Duration: 1.3333333333333 hours
South Coast, Black Beach and Horse Riding
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Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is a 60 meters high waterfall behind which you can walk. It is a very picturesque site and is therefore widely photographed and featured.
Note that entrance to the waterfall area is free; however, there is a parking fee you must pay, which is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Next, you visit the impressive Skógafoss waterfall which is fed by the melting waters from Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. This powerful chute provides a unique experience where deafening sounds, water spray, and rainbows surround you as the light reflects on the droplets. Be ready to be amazed!
Driving along another 6 minutes on the road and you also stop at Kvernufoss waterfall.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Dyrholaey
Dyrhólaey or Doorhill Island is the remains of what used to be an island thousands of years ago. The promenade is a 120 meters rock formation that has a gaping hole in the middle where ships used to sail through. Today, Dyrhólaey is a top-rated site in Iceland and is home to many bird species.
Duration: 50 minutes
4
Reynisfjall
Next, you visit the well-renowned Reynisfjall cliff on Reynisfjara beach. The basalt columns of the cliff wall provide a unique atmosphere to the site. You may like to sit on some of them and gaze away at the three basalt rock formations standing out of the Atlantic Sea. Rumor has it that they are the remains of trolls who wanted to reach the shore but got caught by daylight, which transformed them instantly.
Duration: 40 minutes
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At 2.30 PM, get ready to meet some Icelandic horse breed and go on a horseback riding tour for a whole hour. After the tour, you have a chance to spend some time in Vík – an unusual seaside settlement with no harbor, the only of its kind in the whole country
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Fjarargljufur Canyon is among the must-see sites on the south coast. Its sinuous and dramatic shape, cold river and the odd sheep here and their grazing grass is just an incredible site worth the detour! This site was the production site of Justin Bieber's music video back in 2015.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Kirkjubaejarklaustur
On your way to the campsite, you also pass by Kirkjubaejarklaustur village where only 500 inhabitants reside. Here you visit Systrafoss waterfall in its charming surroundings and you might even want to take up the walk which leads to the top of the mountain from which the view is breathtaking.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Vatnajökull National Park
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Vatnajökull Glacier - to Eastfjords
Distance: 393 km, 7 stops
Be prepared for some early activities near your campsite on your third day. At 9:30 AM start the Skaftafell glacier hike and walk on top of the Falljökull outlet which is part of the Vatnajökull glacier.
Duration: 3.25 hours
2
Skaftafell National Park
Take some time next to visit the Skaftafell National Park with its many walking paths. One leads to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall or black waterfall because of the dark-colored basalt column formation round it. The entrance to the park is free, however, you need to pay a parking fee, which is not included in the price of the tour.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Diamond Beach
Before you reach your campsite for the night, you visit two of the jewel sites of the south coast! At Jokulsárlón glacier lagoon, you witness icebergs that broke free from Vatnajökull glacier, float about before reaching the sea. You next visit the black beach where hundreds of blocks of ice rest on the shore, scintillating in the sun just as diamonds do. You then drive to your campsite for the night.
Duration: 1.6666666666667 hours
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At 4.30 PM, you experience a unique: amphibian boat tour, sailing between the stunning huge icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. During this 35 minutes trip, you will be able to taste 1000-year-old ice and learn about geology and the lagoon facts from an English-speaking guide. Don't forget to take a camera! You can take a selfie with seals in the picturesque glacier background with a little bit of luck.
Duration: 40 minutes
East Coast and Seyðisfjörður
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Start your day by visiting the Eggs sculpture in the harbor of Djúpivogur before heading to the Eastfjords. The 34 sculptures differ in shapes and nuances of granite and light up the Merry Bay for over 200 meters. They represent the various bird species that migrate to Iceland and their characteristics. This place is free to visit.
If you are interested, we recommend you to visit Petra Stone Collection. This is a "precious "stone collection in many ways. Petra started to collect mineral stones from an early age and now has thousands of pieces. Collecting rocks was a way to get through many challenges she faced, and from the comfort of her private home, she decided to share this collection with visitors from around the world. The stones are unique pieces found around the country. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you chose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Djúpavogur.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Hallormsstaður is Iceland's most significant forest, which has many varieties of trees and is also home to wild reindeers! In early spring, you might encounter some roaming around while you walk along with one of the walking paths of the forest. To enter the forest has no admission fee.
If you are interested, we recommend you to visit Skriðuklaustur, a very interesting farmstead, and the historical site is just closed by the waterfall. Here it is possible to visit this well-known historical site and the adjacent ruins, which date back to the 16th century.
Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you chose to come here, it will take you 50 minutes, including the driving time from Hallormsstaður.
Duration: 2.5 hours
3
Seydisfjordur
Seyðisfjörður is said to be the most beautiful east fjord in the country! Nestled in between Mt. Bjólfur and Strandartindur, the village of 700 inhabitants is one of Iceland's landmarks with its colorful houses. Seyðisfjörður also hosts the annual Lunga Arts festival in mid-July and attracts locals and tourists alike. You then drive to your campsite for the night.
Duration: 3 hours
North-East and Lake Mývatn
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Rjukandi Waterfall
Your first visit of the day takes you to Rjúkandi waterfall, which is just outside of Egilsstaðir. The landscape until Mývatn is somewhat lunar-like, with surprising sites along the way!
Duration: 50 minutes
2
Viti Crater
Viti and Krafla together form quite a sight with their craters filled with emerald-colored water. You can walk around it and take pictures from many angles. You might also like to visit Námaskarð, the geothermal area, where the minerals have colored the ground red, yellow, and even white tones.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Grjotagja Cave
Grjótagjá is a small cave harboring a hot spring that is not usable due to very high temperatures. Even though the hot spring is not accessible, you can still visit the cave itself and immerse in this time capsule where tranquility and experience an otherwordly atmosphere.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
The day would not be completed without a visit to Dimmuborgir. The latter is a large lava field where caves and arches were formed during a powerful eruption 2300 years ago. Take some time to roam around the park dedicated to this lava field's formations.
Duration: 1.1666666666667 hours
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Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn)
You finish the day in the warm waters of Mývatn's Nature Baths (7.00 pm). Here you can take advantage of the sauna, steam room, and the warm waterfall but most preciously, the panoramic view of the lake directly from the comfort of the open-air bath.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Húsavik and Akureyri – Diamond Circle
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Dettifoss Waterfall
Today's itinerary takes you around the Tjörnes peninsula in the north of Iceland, where Dettifoss waterfall is your first stop. The waterfall is an impressive 100 meters wide and 45 meters high chute from where you can feel the ground trembling. Next, you head towards Ásbyrgi. Make sure to start the day early enough!
Duration: 1.3333333333333 hours
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Asbyrgi
Ásbyrgi is an original shoe-shaped canyon formed eight to ten thousand years ago, right after glacial flooding. Today, the canyon is an incredible woodland place with a small lake in its heart. The cliffs are about 100 meters high, and the canyon features many walking paths, making you wonder how the site used to be back in the last Ice Age.
Duration: 1.75 hours
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Húsavik is the place to be for a Whale Watching Tour! You go for a three-hour sea adventure at 1.15 pm where you would see whales in their habitat but could spot some dolphins jumping out of the water as they travel in groups.
Duration: 4 hours
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Godafoss
On your way to Akureyri, you visit Godafoss waterfall or the waterfall of the gods. Legend has it that in the year 1000, Þorgeir, who made Christianity office in Iceland, threw statues of the Norse gods in the waterfall. The chute is an impressive 12 meters high and 30 meters wide.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Akureyri
Your last visit of the day is Akureyri, or the capital of the north! Akureyri has many to offer with its lovely church, perched on top of the town as if guarding it. We recommend you stop at the botanical garden and the swimming pool (admission not included in the price), which outdoor slides will undoubtedly make things more interesting. A 10-minute drive from the center takes you to the charming and must-see Christmas house, open all year round.
Duration: 2.5 hours
The Battle of Iceland
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Grafarkirkja
Grafarkirkja is the oldest turf church in Iceland. This tiny church is very photogenic. The church surrounds a magical atmosphere that is worthy to spend some time and feel the spirituality of this area.
If you are interested, we recommend you to visit the Hofsós swimming pool, one of Iceland's most popular and photographed sites. The view of the fjord from the collection is priceless. Enjoy Icelandic nature in its simplicity and take in the tranquility of the place.
Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you chose to come here, it will take you 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the driving time from Grafarkirkja,
Duration: 45 minutes
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1238 The Battle of Iceland
Be ready to experience Iceland's history differently! At 11.00 am. you visit The Battle of Iceland, a museum which is far from a regular history museum. At the Battle of Iceland you can take part in the history through virtual reality and regardless of your interest in history, this exhibition allows you to experience Iceland´s most fearful battle; The battle of Örlygsstaðir, which was the first step to end Iceland´s independence.
Duration: 1.25 hours
3
Grabrok Crater
You stop at Grábrók crater, which is accessible to the very top. After walking around the crater, you may want to visit Glanni waterfall, located just 5 minutes down the road, before going to Þingvellir National Park.
Duration: 3 hours
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Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park is one of the Golden Circle sites. This is not only a geological marvel where Öxara waterfall and Silfra Fissure were born out of the continental drift splitting the earth's crust at various locations, but it is also an important historical and political site. You head now to your campsite for the night.
note that, however, there is no admission to enter the national park, you need to pay a parking fee which is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Golden Circle and Snorkeling in Silfra
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At 09.00 Am, you get ready for the final activity of the package holiday: snorkeling in the freshwater of Silfra Fissure. This is one of the most sought activities in the country and the world among snorkeling amateurs! Be sure to be there at the meeting point on time before departure (The activity is suitable from age of 14 years).
Duration: 3.25 hours
2
Geysir
You next visit Geysir, where the geyser Strokkur shoots its warm water column up to 15 meters in the air. Geysir is the second Golden Circle site that you are scheduled to visit.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Gullfoss Waterfall
You complete the Golden Circle with a visit to the mighty waterfall Gullfoss, which impressively drops down in a narrow gorge from 32 meters high.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Reykjadalur Hot Springs
Later, take a hike to reach the beautiful thermal river located in Hveragerði. After a 45-minute walk in the mountains (one way), you arrive at this out-of-the-world site where you go straight into the warm river of Reykjadalur or steam valley! Don't forget your swimming wear.
Duration: 4 hours
Reykjavík
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Sun Voyager
The famous Sun Voyager sculpture has been created by Jón Gunnar Árnason, who, through his piece, wanted to convey a message of hope and freedom. The statue is placed right by the sea with majestic mountains in the background. It is for sure something not to miss.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Harpa, the music and conference hall whose architecture was also inspired by Icelandic nature.
Note that to enter the building Harpa, there is no admission fee, however, you need to pay a small amount of parking fee, which is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrimskirkja church is located close to downtown Reykjavik and the famous Rainbow Street. Should you like to have a 360° panoramic view of the whole city, we recommend going to the very top of the church.
Note that to enter the church itself, there is no admission fee, however to walk up to the tower of the church, there is one which is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Perlan
If you still have some time left until your flight back home, we suggest you to visit Perlan, a museum located on top of four water reservoir tanks that provide for Reykjavík city. You can participate in the Aurora Show, which delivers all secrets about the northern lights. Note that the admission fee to the museum is not included in the tour price.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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After arriving at our office, get some warm drinks, check on the souvenirs or share your memories from your trip with us! Our shuttle service can bring you to the airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik if requested.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• For some activities in this tour the minimum age limit is 14 years
• For some activities in this tour the minimum weight is 45kg (99 lbs), and the maximum is 120kg (264 lbs)
• For some activities in this tour the minimum height is 145cm (4’9) , and the maximum is 200cm (6’7)
• It is recommended to be at paid activities´ meeting points 20 mins before the activity starts
• The minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) of this tour is 20 years of age
