Complete Iceland Circle - 8-Day Self-Drive

About this experience

Description from the operator, Snaeland Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

1. Arrival
2. Day 2: South Shore
3. Day 3: Vatnajökull National Park
4. Day 4: East Fjords
5. Day 5: Lake Mývatn
6. Day 6: Borgarfjörður
7. Day 7: Golden Circle
8. Day 8: Departure

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Why we list it

Snaeland Travel 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 →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

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  Ada Livitsanou

  ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

  Had an amazing 7 day tour with these guys and everything was absolutely amazing ! Anna Maria was a spectacular tour guide , we were so lucky to have her ! Our driver Christian was also perfect and the honesty make a perfect duet ! Can't wait to visit again !

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  Latha Unnikrishnan

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  I had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver, ASGEIR, during our trip to Iceland. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable about the country's history, culture, and breathtaking natural attractions. ASGEIR made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour. He was patient, friendly, and always ensured we were comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop. His driving was safe and smooth, even in challenging weather conditions, which made us feel secure throughout the trip. Thanks to ASGEIR, our visit to Iceland was not only beautiful but also truly memorable.

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  Angie Robinson

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  I booked multiple private driver excursions with Snæland Travel for my family vacation to Iceland with 8 adults and 2 small children, and am very pleased with their service. It was a complicated collection of needs and desires for our 5 day stay in Reykjavik and Isabella and the rest of the sales team were fantastic at helping me design a set of tours as well as coordinating airport transfer on arrival and departure. They were responsive to all my questions and concerns, and they were even able to make last minute arrangements for my son whose flight was cancelled and arrived a day later. The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Mike, gave us a look at the raw intensity of the lava fields, steam vents, bubbling mud pits, and the jagged lava coastline. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Tryggvi, showed us beautiful coastal cliffs and remote ancient lava fields softened by generations of moss and grass giving a spectacular mystical feel to the landscape. The Golden Circle private tour, with our driver Chris, took us to the most popular tour destinations - Þingvellir National Park where we walked along the tectonic rift, Great Geysir area where we watched Strokkur erupt and hot springs boil, and Gullfoss where some of us marveled at the power of the sprawling waterfall from the upper viewing area and some of us ventured down the stairs to the base of the falls to feel the spray as it crashed into the ravine. Chris was a fantastic driver, as he walked us to the viewing platforms to take group photos and gave us some insight as to what to expect at each stop. As a private driver experience we were able to make personal adjustments to the day, and during our planning phase Isabella added a 2 hour dinner stop where we enjoyed a Viking feast (the dinner reservation and cost of the meal was not part of the Snæland Travel experience). I would highly recommend Snæland Travel for any tours, and I definitely would suggest trying the private driver option in order to have more control over how long you spend at each stop or even if you want to add or skip stops as long as it fits the designated time frame. My large family enjoyed traveling around Iceland in the comfort of our private van with friendly drivers, and I am very grateful for the experience.

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  Victor Character House

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  Thank you very much for the driver - Saulius! He is a fantastic driver! He managed the bus with skill, was attentive to passengers' needs, and the whole trip was a pleasure thanks to him.

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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