6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure - Adventure Package
by Arctic Adventures · Glacier hiking · Multi-day packages · East Iceland
- Beginners welcome
- Fine on your own
Four or so stops a day. Early starts, and you will be glad of the coach seat.
25 stops across 6 days in the operator's own itinerary — 4.2 a day.
from €2,272 per person
Next departure: Sun 25 Oct
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Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
Day 1
This 6 day around Iceland adventure starts with a pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavík. At the beginning of our tour around Iceland we'll visit the famous Golden Circle, which includes Þingvellir National Park where Icelanders founded their parliament in the year 930 A.D., the oldest parliament in the world. The Circle includes Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Next, we will drive to the beautiful South Coast. Our first stop is at Seljalandsfoss, a unique opportunity to experience the power and wonder of nature. Don´t view this one from a distance – the walking path will take you directly behind the waterfall itself. Next, we will stop at the scenic Skógafoss, where the water crashes down over sea cliffs that marked the coastline of Iceland long ago. Watch out for rainbows – the incredible spray from this waterfall makes it an ideal spot to catch one or even two at a time. The final stop of the day is at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, the home of the famous Reynisdrangar peaks, rumored to be the figures of two trolls caught in the sun and turned to stone, and a basalt column cave. After that, we will make our way to a country hotel near the charming village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, where we will rest for the night.
Day 2
The 6 day Iceland tour continues along the South coast in the direction of Skaftafell and Vatnajökull National Park. At Skaftafell, another of Iceland´s three national parks, we will take a glacier hike (summer) or ice caving (winter) on one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers, led by one of our skilled glacier guides. After that bracing experience, we will explore a little further Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where we can expect to see floating icebergs and the occasional frolicking seal. Beside the glacier lake, we will find another black sand crystal beach, which is usually filled with clear icebergs that have floated back to shore. For the evening, we will lay our heads in accommodations in the pleasant place in South East.
Day 3
Embark on a journey to the breathtaking Eastfjords, a region of dramatic landscapes, serene fjords, and quaint coastal villages. Explore the charming fishing village of Djúpivogur, known for its unique outdoor art and strong connection to nature.
Before reaching Djúpivogur, we'll make a brief stop in Egilsstaðir, the largest town in East Iceland, surrounded by legends of the mysterious Lagarfljót Worm.
The highlight of our day will be a visit to the Wilderness Center, a living museum offering a glimpse into Iceland's past. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the region, and enjoy a traditional hot spring bath to relax and rejuvenate.
Day 4
Today, we embark on a journey through North Iceland, a land of dramatic landscapes and natural wonders.
We'll start by exploring the stunning Stuðlagil Canyon, where towering basalt columns rise from the turquoise waters. Then, we'll venture to the mystical Námaskarð geothermal area, with its bubbling mud pools and steamy fumaroles.
Next, we'll discover the unique volcanic landscapes and abundant birdlife of Lake Mývatn. For those seeking relaxation, the Earth Lagoon (formally Mývatn Nature Baths) offer a chance to soak in mineral-rich geothermal waters.
We'll continue our journey to the otherworldly Dimmuborgir rock formations, and then witness the power of nature at the majestic Goðafoss waterfall.
Our final destination is the picturesque town of Akureyri, nestled on the shores of Eyjafjörður fjord. From September to April, you may have the opportunity to witness the breathtaking Northern Lights.
Day 5
We will start the day on a 3-hour whale watching from Dalvík where we go to Eyjafjörður fjord. Take this opportunity to enjoy the wonders of sea life, including humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins, and the occasional blue whale. If fishing interests you, give sea angling a try and taste whatever you catch. Next, we will travel the Tröllaskagi Peninsula, which will take us through a couple of fishing hamlets before we stop in the cozy village of Siglufjörður. Thereafter, we will head to West Iceland, where we will spend the night in a hotel in a small village.
Day 6
On this final day of our Iceland 6 day tour, we will find ourselves in West Iceland – an area which Lonely Planet voted as one of the best destinations in 2016. Borgarfjörður has many splendid sights and we will focus on these today. We stop at Deildartunguhver hot spring, the legendary waterfall, Barnafoss, (the Children´s Waterfall), and the Hraunfossar cascade, the atmospheric very low and wide falls where the water emerges, literally straight out of the lava field. Next on the agenda is the historic and picturesque site of Reykholt, home to Snorri Sturluson, the Icelandic historian, lawyer, politician, poet, and the author of some Icelandic Sagas. See Snorralaug, Snorri´s pool, dabble your fingers and feel the temperature of the water in the place where Snorri is likely to have bathed. We will drive around the scenic fjord, Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord), on our way to back Reykjavík. We expect to arrive in the city around 5 – 6 pm
For more information about the Arctic Adventures 6 day tour and accommodation click this link or visit Arctic Adventures Iceland website.
Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Reykjavík
- Thingvellir National Park
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Gullfoss Waterfall
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Vík - Coastal Village
- Day 2: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
- Day 2: Skaftafell
- Day 2: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Day 2: Höfn
- Day 3: Hengifoss Waterfall
- Day 4: Námaskarð geothermal area
- Day 4: Earth Lagoon
- Day 4: Hverfjall crater
- Day 4: Goðafoss Waterfall
- Day 4: Akureyri
- Day 5: Dalvík
- Day 5: Siglufjörður
- Day 6: Bifröst
- Day 6: Deildatunguhver Hot Spring
- Day 6: Hraunfossar Waterfalls
- Day 6: Reykholt
- Day 6: Hvalfjörður
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Reykjavík
- Guided tour in a minibus with WiFi.
- Visit to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon Ice Glacier Lagoon, Hengifoss, Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Námaskarð, Goðafoss, Mývatn Nature Baths (admission can be added), Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Whale watching, Ice Cave (during winter if accessible), Glacier hike on Vatnajökul (April - Okt 11).
- Hotel room with private bathroom for 5 nights and breakfasts.
- Please note that food is NOT included on this tour, except breakfast at hotels and guesthouses.
Good to know
Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, and swimsuits. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Please note that the tour does not include meals.
- Golden Circle - Þingvellir, Gullfoss Waterfall & Geysir Hot Springs
- Ice Cave/Glacier hike exploration - Seljandsfoss Waterfall, walk behind the water.
- Skogar - Skogafoss Waterfall.
- Skaftafell - Vatnajokull National Park
- A visit to Jokulsarlon Ice Lagoon & Icebergs - Vik, the coastal village
- Reynisfjara, basalt colums & black sand beaches- Eyjafjallajokull Glacier / Volcano view.*
- Hekla Volcano / Volcano view.*
- Höfn village
- Hengifoss Waterfall
- Dettifoss Waterfall
- Lake Mývatn
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Námaskarð geothermal area
- Dimmuborgir lava field
- Goðafoss Waterfall
- Whale Watching
- Deildartunguhver hot springs
- Hraunfossar/Barnafoss Waterfalls
* Views of Eyjafjallajökull glacier and Hekla Volcano are subject to weather conditions.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Arctic Adventures decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 8 cannot join this one.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Arctic Adventures is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Arctic Adventures
Read all 5,195 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
What a wonderful adventure! The 3 Day South Coast/Golden Circle tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Best Glacier Hike in Iceland (2026): 5 PicksThe glacier hikes we would book ourselves in Iceland, on Sólheimajökull and in Skaftafell, with real adult prices, departure points and who each one is not for.
- Glacier hike in Iceland: which glacier to bookThree glaciers sell almost the same walk at different prices and distances. Which one fits your route, what 'easy' means, and what blue ice really requires.
- Glacier hike or ice cave: which to bookBetween October and April, book the Skaftafell hike-and-cave combo and get both. The rest of the year, a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull is the better day.
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Glacier hiking — questions people ask
Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?
Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.
Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?
Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.
How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?
Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.
What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?
Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.
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