Iceland Ring Road 6-Day Tour: Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Included
Walk on Europe's largest glacier, then float among icebergs the same day
You get five nights in 3-star hotels with breakfast, entry to the Golden Circle and South Coast, an ice cave tour, a glacier hike with equipment, a boat ride through Jökulsárlón's icebergs, and a whale watching tour: all guided in English with transport included. Six days means you see the Ring Route's main landmarks without the logistics of renting a car and planning your own route.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore the Golden Circle
- Visit Þingvellir National Park
- Visit Geysir geothermal area
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
Day 2: South Coast and Ice Caving
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Join Katla ice cave tour
- Visit Dyrholaey island
Day 3: Vatnajökull and Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Skaftafell National Park
- Join glacier hike on Vatnajökull
- Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Join boat ride among icebergs
- See icebergs on black sand beach
Day 4: Explore the East Fjords
- Visit Lagarfljot lake
- Explore the forest of the east
- Visit The Eggs outdoor artwork
- Optional horse riding tour
- Optional soak at Vök Baths hot springs
Day 5: North-East Iceland Highlights
- Visit Myvatn area
- Visit Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Visit Námaskarð geothermal area
- Visit most powerful waterfall in Iceland
- Visit Godafoss waterfalls
Day 6: Akureyri and Return to Reykjavik
- Explore Akureyri town
- Optional whale watching tour
What’s included
Your six days include five nights in 3-star hotels with private bathrooms and breakfast, transport in a small-group coach with an English-speaking guide, entry to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, the Katla ice cave tour, a glacier hike on Vatnajökull with safety equipment, a boat tour through Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, Dimmuborgir lava formations, Godafoss waterfall, and a whale watching tour. WiFi is available on board throughout.
Times
Next departure: 2 May 2027
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The experience
You land in Reykjavik with six days ahead and no idea how to fit the whole country into one trip without driving yourself. This tour does the math for you. It's the Ring Route compressed into the essentials, which means you're moving every day but not rushing through it. Day one takes you straight to the Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park where the continental plates actually split the earth open, then Geysir's geothermal area where hot springs erupt without warning, and Gullfoss, the second most powerful waterfall in Iceland, which hits different when you're standing in front of it. You stay overnight in a 3-star hotel with breakfast included, so the next morning you're not scrambling for coffee.
The South Coast is where things get physical. You'll see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, walk behind the spray, then head to Reynisfjara's black sand beach where the waves are genuinely dangerous and the basalt columns look like they were built by something other than geology. That's the day the Katla ice cave tour happens. You're actually inside a glacier, walking through tunnels the meltwater carved, and it's included in the price, which saves you the scramble of booking extras. After that comes Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon: a boat ride between icebergs the size of houses, then Diamond Beach where the same icebergs wash up on black sand and catch the light. The glacier hike on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, happens here too, with all safety gear provided.
Days four and five take you through the East Fjords and up to the North. Lake Mývatn's geothermal landscape looks like another planet: sulfur vents, mud pools, and Dimmuborgir's lava pillars that rise like a ruined city. Godafoss waterfall is next, then Akureyri, the capital of the North, where you can walk the town or add the optional whale watching tour if the timing works. The whole loop brings you back to Reykjavik on day six. Your guide speaks English, handles the driving and the timing, and the group stays small enough that you're not herding through stops. WiFi works on the bus, breakfast is always waiting, and the only decision you're making each morning is whether to add horseback riding or VÖK hot springs as extras.
Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see Iceland's main Ring Route landmarks in six days without arranging your own transport, booking each stop separately, or deciding which waterfalls matter most: the fixed itinerary and included activities mean you're covering the Golden Circle, South Coast, glaciers, and North in one loop with a guide handling the route and timing.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's included and what costs extra?
Included: accommodation, breakfast, ice cave tour, glacier hike, boat tour at Jökulsárlón, whale watching, and all transport with an English-speaking guide. Optional extras are horseback riding in the East Fjords and VÖK hot springs.
How fit do you need to be?
Suitable for all physical fitness levels. The glacier hike and ice cave walk are the most active parts, but the guide adjusts the pace and you're not forced to do anything beyond your comfort.
What's the accommodation like?
3-star hotels with private bathrooms and breakfast included each morning. You stay in the Golden Circle area, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, and Akureyri: different regions each night.
Do I need to drive myself?
No. The guide drives and handles all transport. You just show up and ride.
What if I want to add activities?
Horseback riding and VÖK hot springs can be booked as extras along the way. The guide can arrange them, but they're not part of the base price.
Is WiFi available?
Yes, WiFi works on the bus throughout the tour.
When is the best time to do this tour?
The tour is described as a summer tour, so it's designed for the warmer months when roads are clear and daylight is long.
Iceland Ring Road 6-Day Tour: Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Included
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