One or two weeks in Iceland incl. accommodation
Ferry & Hotel
Get to know the most of Iceland in a relatively short time. Visit all the most important sites, including the famous waterfalls Gullfoss and Dettifoss. You will be staying at hotels, farms or guesthouses and the price includes breakfast ashore.
Enjoy this magnificent road trip around Iceland, where 95 per cent of the roads are paved and accessible by ordinary family car or motorcycle.
We have tailored special itineraries lasting one or two weeks, to make sure that you experience most of Iceland’s spectacular sights: breathtaking scenery, cliffs, waterfalls, lava landscapes, as well as charming, picturesque villages. Finally, don’t forget that there is no better end to an eventful day than bathing in one of the many thermal springs.
Summer
Departure from Denmark on Tuesday
Departure from Iceland on Thursday
Autumn
Departure from Denmark on Sunday
Departure from Iceland on Thursday
Summer
from € 2.077
per person
Summer
from € 2.077
7 nights in Iceland
from € 2.077 pp
14 nights in Iceland
from € 3.258 pp
21 nights in Iceland
from € 4.326 pp
Autumn
from € 1.543
per person
Autumn
from € 1.543
8 nights in Iceland
from € 1.543 pp
15 nights in Iceland
from € 2.329 pp
Price includes
- Per person when 2 people traveling together
- Ferry: Denmark – Iceland – Denmark
- 2-berth cabin without window
- Car <1.9m H & 5m L
- Double ensuite in Iceland
- Daily programme in Iceland
- Hotel breakfasts
Upgrades available
- You’ll see all available cabins as you move through the booking – no commitment needed.
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Payment Terms
Pay 25% at booking, minimum € 810.
Balance due 30 days before departure.
1-Week Itinerary Example
Circle Iceland via the Ring Road and take in many of the country’s most stunning sights — a perfect way to see the best of Iceland in just one week. We reserve the right to reverse the itinerary.
Nights
6, 7, 8 or 9
Accommodation type
Hotels, guesthouses and farms
Available in period
30.03.25 – 12.10.25
Distance
Approx. 1800-2000 km
Day 1
Disembark in Seyðisfjörður and drive over the mountain pass to Egilsstaðir. Travel via Skríðdalur valley or the Eastfjords, with a possible stop at Petra Stone Museum. Continue through charming villages and scenic coastal roads toward the southeast. Overnight in the Djúpivogur or Höfn area.
Day 2
Drive to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and admire the floating icebergs. Take an optional boat tour, and don’t miss nearby Diamond Beach, where glistening ice rests on black sand. Visit Skaftafell for a walk to Svartifoss waterfall. Continue across vast black plains past Núpsstaður and Dverghamrar. Overnight near Vík.
Day 3
Visit the folk museum in Skógar and the mighty Skógafoss waterfall. Walk behind the unique Seljalandsfoss before heading into the Golden Circle, where you’ll see Gullfoss and the erupting Strokkur geyser. End the day in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in the Selfoss area.
Day 4
Drive to Reykjavík for a city visit. Explore key sights or enjoy some shopping. In the afternoon, take a detour to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing geothermal bath (optional). From there, continue east toward the next leg of the journey. Overnight in the Borgarfjörður area.
Day 5
Explore Hraunfossar waterfalls and Deildartunguhver hot spring, and visit the historic site of Reykholt. Drive past the Grábrók crater and cross mountain passes, enjoying expansive views of the north. Overnight near Akureyri.
Day 6
Start with a visit to Goðafoss waterfall. Spend the day around Lake Mývatn, exploring lava fields at Dimmuborgir, geothermal mud pools at Námaskarð, and volcanic formations like Hverfjall crater or Grjótagjá cave. Overnight in the Mývatn area.
Day 7
Option to visit Húsavík, known for whale watching, before heading toward the Ásbyrgi canyon and the Jökulsárgljúfur area. Visit Dettifoss, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, before crossing Möðrudalsheiði and descending into the East. Overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 8
After breakfast, drive the short route (approx. 30 km) back to Seyðisfjörður to board the ferry. End of tour.
2-Week Itinerary Example
This is a leisurely trip, covering all of Iceland except the West Fjords and the central highlands. You have plenty of time to explore top sights. In addition, you spend 2 nights in Reykjavík. Also possible to add the West Fjords. We reserve the right to reverse the itinerary.
Nights
13, 14, 15 or 16
Accommodation type
Hotels, guesthouses and farms
Available in period
30.03.25 – 05.10.25
Distance
Approx. 3300-3900 km
Day 1
After disembarking from Norröna, you could opt to have a good look around in Seyðisfjörður village. There is a small technical museum. Then, you drive to Egilsstaðir, making short stops at the waterfalls along the way. After a look around in Egilsstaðir, you can choose from some different excursions. You can drive north to Borgarfjörður Eystri, a lovely small village surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains, or you can drive around lake Logurinn, visiting Iceland’s largest forest Hallormsstaðaskógur and hiking to Hengifoss waterfall. Overnight in Egilsstadir. (200 km)
Day 2
Today, you are going to visit an area that not many tourists visit, so it is a bit exclusive. You start by driving up the meandering mountain road Hellisheiði, which brings you to the fishing village of Vopnafjörður. If you like, you can visit the museum Burstarfell. Another nice experience is a visit to the small swimming pool in Selárdalur. Next, you continue your trip and drive on to another village, Þórshöfn. If you have a jeep, you can drive all the way out to Fontur, the tip of the Langanes peninsula. Overnight is in this area, or in the next village, Raufarhöfn. (150 km)
Day 3
Today you have a choice. You can either drive on to the village of Raufarhöfn and from there follow the coastline of Melrakkasletta, an area with abundant bird life. You can also choose to drive over the mountain pass Öxarfjarðarheiði, which is shorter. Then you head south over Hólssandur, until you reach Dettifoss, Iceland’s mightiest waterfall. Next you return to the main road to visit Ásbyrgi, a horse-shoe shaped canyon, before driving to Húsavík (where it is possible to make a whale watching safari) or Mývatn for your next overnight stay. (165 or 235 km)
Day 4
Today, you spent most of your time at lake Mývatn, visiting all the marvellous sights, such as Krafla, the site of volcanic eruptions as recent as the 80s, Námaskarð solfataras, Dimmuborgir Lava Labyrinth and the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir. From there you drive to Goðafoss waterfall, the waterfall of the Gods, which is well worth a good stop. Then you continue to Eyjafjörður fjord, and spend the afternoon in the lovely city of Akureyri, often called “The Capital of the North”. It’s a good idea to visit the beautiful botanic garden and a visit to the swimming pool is a very nice experience as well. Also, the city offers some nice shopping opportunities, such as for example a factory outlet of woolens. Overnight in Akureyri. (150 km)
Day 5
First you drive to Skagafjörður county, famous for its horsebreeding. There, it is possible to visit the turf house museum of Glaumbær, dating from the end of the 19th century. You continue along the main road to the village of Blönduós, and on to the Laugarbakki area where you stay overnight. (200 km)
Day 6
You drive along the fjord Hrútafjörður and then over Laxárdalsheiði to the northern side of Snæfellsnes peninsula. You follow its coastline along Skógarströnd and arrive at the charming fishing village of Stykkishólmur. It is possible to make a boat trip in the afternoon (in high season, book beforehand), sailing among the many islands of Breiðafjörður, fishing for scallops and watching the many seabirds of this area. Overnight in Stykkishólmur. (180 km)
Day 7
This is a day to explore the marvels of the tip of the peninsula, such as the impressive beach Djúpalónssandur (from which you can hike to Dritvík, approx. 3 hrs.), the cliff at Þúfubjarg, and one of the highlights of the area: Arnarstapi. There the kittiwakes nest among the basalt columns, and you can observe them from very close by. A walk along the coastline here is really something not to be missed. After that you drive along the south side of the peninsula, and you can make a stop at Gerðuberg, Iceland’s longest row of basalt columns. Next you continue to the village of Borgarnes. Overnight in this area. (250 km)
Day 8
Today you visit some of the marvels of Borgarfjörður, such as Deildartunguhver which is Iceland’s largest hot spring, producing 180 l of almost boiling water per minute. Also you view Hraunfossar, a whole row of small waterfalls tumbling out of the lava, into a passing river. Then you continue along the Hvalfjörður fjord back to Reykjavík. (150 km)
Day 9
A free day in Reykjavík, to explore the marvels of the city. If you like, you can make an excursion to Reykjanes peninsula, with a visit to the church of Bessastaðir, and to the steam vents and boiling mud pools of Krísuvík. A highlight is a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon, filled with natural hot water, rich in all kind of minerals. After a refreshing bath in the bizarre surroundings of lava fields and a geothermal plant, you drive back to Reykjavik for a second overnight. (160 km)
Day 10
Drive to Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament was founded. This is also a place of great geological interest, and you can take a walk through one of the large fissures. Then you continue over Lyngdalsheiði pass to the village of Laugarvatn, and from there to the Geysir area, where the famous spring Strokkur ejects its water columns high into the air every 5 minutes or so. Next you visit Gullfoss, one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Iceland. Overnight in the area. (150-180 km)
Day 11
Today you explore the lovely valley of Þjórsardalur. This valley was once a lovely farming area, but in 1104 it was destroyed by an eruption of Mt. Hekla. If the weather is favourable you might get some good views of this notorious volcano. You can visit the excavated ruins of the farm Stöng, as well as it’s reconstruction (entrance fee!) close by. There are the waterfalls Hjálp (twin falls) and Iceland’s 3rd highest: Háifoss and you mustn’t miss the charming little valley Gjáin. You can drive past Búrfell Power plant before returning to your hotel. (200-220 km)
Day 12
In the morning, you continue in the direction of the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss and the lovely Folk Museum of Skógar. Next you visit the bird cliff of Dyrhólaey (open after 25 June), where puffins can be seen until mid-August, and the small village of Vik. Then you drive over the Mýrdalssandur outwash plains to Kirkjubæjarklaustur and from there you continue further east. On the way you can make a stop at Dverghamrar with its basalt columns, and you can visit the tiny chapel at Núpsstaður. Finally you arrive in the Skaftafell area, where you stay overnight.
Day 13
This is a whole day to enjoy the marvels of the Skaftafell National Park. You can actually drive all the way to the glacier tongue Svínafellsjökull, and there are many opportunities for hiking in the Park. A walk to Svartifoss waterfall (1 1/2 hrs in total) is a must! Overnight in the Skaftafell area or close by Höfn. (max. 150 km)
Day 14
Today you continue east along the south coast, and the first and most important stop of the day is at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. In this large lagoon immense icebergs float around, and you can even make a short boattrip among them, giving you really the opportunity to see them from close by. After this stop, you continue to the village of Höfn, and if the weather is good you can enjoy many lovely views of Vatnajökull glacier on the way. Then you drive over Almannaskarð pass into the East Fjord area, and pass Alftafjörður and Hamarsfjörður before arriving to the tiny fishing village of Djúpivogur. From there, you drive along the eastern fjords with their lovely landscape. A tip: visit the Stone Museum of Petra, in the tiny village of Stöðvarfjörður. There you can see a garden and most of the house full of the most colourful and sparkling Icelandic semi-gemstones. After circling around the fjords you drive over Fagridalur pass to Egilsstaðir, the most important village of the east (wonderful swimming pool)! Overnight in or near Egilsstaðir. (150 km)
Day 15
In the morning you drive the 30 km back to Seyðisfjörður, to catch the ferry.
2-Week Itinerary incl. West Fjords
A full circle of Iceland, including major highlights like Skaftafell, Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Snæfellsnes, Akureyri, Mývatn, Dettifoss — plus hidden gems like the West Fjords and Þjórsárdalur valley. We reserve the right to reverse the itinerary.
Nights
13, 14, 15 or 16
Accommodation type
Hotels, guesthouses and farms
Available in period
30.03.25 – 05.10.25
Day 1
After disembarking from Norröna, you drive from Seyðisfjörður to Egilsstaðir, making short stops at the waterfalls along the way. After a look around in Egilsstaðir, you continue south over Breiðdalsheidi pass to the East Fjord area. In Breiðdalur you can encounter young children who are selling semi-precious stones such as quarz, obsidian and jasper, which they have found in the mountains. Alternatively, you can drive along the east fjords, and make a stop on the way at the famous Petra Stone Museum. Drive along the long fjord of Berufjörður (where you’ll find a lovely waterfall) to Djúpivogur village for overnight. (370 km)
Day 2
First you drive past Hamarsfjörður and Álftafjörður fjords to Hvalnes, a place where the road winds along the steep mountains. Then you continue to the village of Höfn and after a stop there you drive along the south rim of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. There, one often gets views of glacier tongues descending from the main icecap. In the afternoon you pass one of the highlights of this tour: Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where large icebergs float around. It’s possible to make an optional boat-trip on the lagoon, which takes 45 minutes and brings you a lot closer to the glacier itself, as well as providing you with great opportunities to take spectacular pictures of the icebergs. Then you should take some time to visit Skaftafell national park and walk to Svartifoss waterfall which is surrounded by beautifully regular basalt columns, before continuing to your hotel in the Skaftafell area. (230-250 km)
Day 3
In the morning you drive over Skeiðarársandur outwash plain to the tiny chapel at Núpsstaður which was built in the 17th century. Next you can make a stop at Dverghamrar, a place with interesting basalt columns where you can take a short walk. Then you continue via Kirkjubæjarklaustur village and over Mýrdalssandur to the village of Vík. There is a factory outlet shop there, where you can purchase woollens, socks and souvenirs for good prices. A short visit to the beach in the village is recommended: it’s black! Close by it’s possible (after 25 June, before that it’s closed for reasons of nature preservation) to drive up to Dyrhólaey cliff to see the puffins (until mid-August, after that the puffins have gone!). It’s rather a winding and steep road, but the view is worth while. There are puffins all over the place, and if the weather is nice you can also have a lovely view of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Next you should visit Skógar folk museum, where lots of old utensils and handicraft are exhibited. There’s also an original old turf farm, where you can see how people lived by the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. In the same tiny village, you can visit Skógafoss waterfall (60 m high) before continuing to Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This is a very special waterfall, because you can walk behind it (if you don’t mind getting wet!). Finally, you check in your hotel in the south for 2 nights (230-250 km)
Day 4
Today you explore the lovely valley of Þjórsardalur. This valley was once a lovely farming area, but in 1104 it was destroyed by an eruption of Mt. Hekla. If the weather is favourable you might get some good views of this notorious volcano. You can visit the excavated ruins of the farm Stöng, as well as it’s reconstruction (entrance fee!) close by. There are the waterfalls Hjálp (twin falls) and Iceland’s 3rd highest: Háifoss and you mustn’t miss the charming little valley Gjáin. You can drive past Búrfell Power plant before returning to your hotel. (200-220 km)
Day 5
Today you visit Iceland’s highlights. First, you drive to Gullfoss waterfall, which many people think is Iceland’s most beautiful. It falls into a deep canyon in two parts, the first one 20 m high, the second one 11 m. From there you drive to the Geysir hot spring area, where many hot springs are bubbling and boiling. The most famous is the spouting spring Strokkur, which ejects a high column of boiling water every 5 minutes or so. After this you continue to Laugarvatn village and over a mountain road to Þingvellir national park. This is where the ancient parliament was founded in the year 930. Also, this area is of great geological interest, since it’s situated directly on the mid-Atlantic ridge, which divided Europe and America. Therefore, there are many large fissures in this area, which can easily be seen. After a walk in this beautiful area, you drive to Reykjavik for the next overnight.
Day 6
You spend most of this day exploring the city of Reykjavík, and you might like to drive to the Blue Lagoon, but in the afternoon you drive from Reykjavík around the scenic fjord Hvalfjörður. There are some lovely sights over the fjord and it’s possible to stop to view a small waterfall, as well as a small church. Then you continue to the north where you explore the lovely county of Borgarfjörður, You start with a visit to Iceland’s largest hot spring, Deildartunguhver, which provide people with hot water for house heating as far as 60 km away from the spring. Then you drive to Reykholt village, where the 13th century historian Snorri Sturluson lived. It’s still possible to see his miniature private swimming pool in this small village and if you’re interested in history a visit to the Snorri Museum is indicated. Your next goal is Hraunfossar waterfalls, a series of small waterfalls that tumble straight out of the lava, a strange and magnificent sight. Close by is the summer resort of Húsafell, where you can visit a lovely swimming pool, and if you fancy there is a farm in this area which offers riding tours. Overnight in Borgarfjörður. (250-300 km)
Day 7
A long drive awaits you today, all around Snæfellsnes peninsula. Drive via Borgarnes west along the south shore of the peninsula until you arrive at Arnarstapi birdcliffs. A walk here is recommended strongly, because there are many lovely basalt formations, as well as lots of nesting birds, such as kittiwakes and arctic terns. At the tip of the peninsula there are many lovely places to stop such as Þúfubjarg bird cliff (this involves a short walk away from the main road) and Djúpalónssandur beach – where a rocky path brings you down to an impressive black beach. Also, you might get good views of Snæfellsjokull glacier, which is also an old volcano – as can be seen from the many lavafields that surround the mountain. Then you drive along the north side of the peninsula, through various fishing villages, such as Ólafsvík and Grundarfjörður, and possibly Stykkishólmur (10 km detour). Finally, you can choose from 2 different routes to return to your hotel. (400 km)
Day 8
A long day, driving into the north west. You drive north over the beautiful pass Brattabrekka to Búðardalur village, and from there on along the southern coast of the West Fjord area. It’s a remote area, but there are lovely views of Breiðafjörður bay and the impressive mountains at the other side. Sometimes, you can see seals along the coast. It’s nice to make a stop in Vatnsfjörður, close by Flókalundur, and take a short walk into this nature reserve. Just past Flókalundur you turn north and drive over high mountain passes north, to arrive at the highlight of today: the waterfall Dynjandi. This is actually a collection of 5 waterfalls, so you should take some time to explore! It’s possible to climb all the way up, along a small track, to get close to all 5 falls. Finally you drive via Þingeyri village to Ísafjörður, your base for the next 2 nights. (420 km)
Day 9
Today is a day of leisure, to view the charming fishing town of Ísafjörður. There are some lovely old houses and interesting museums. We also recommend a drive to the nearby village of Bólungarvík, where an old fishermen’s hut was turned into a small museum, which is quite an experience. It might also be possible to make a boattrip on Ísafjarðardjúp fjord. (50 km)
Day 10
Today you move headquarters again, driving along Ísafjarðardjúp, one of the least inhabited areas of Iceland apart from the highlands. The landscape is impressive, with its winding roads along the various fjords. In earlier times, there were quite some farms in this area, but the distances in this area are rather large and there is not much flat land, which makes farming rather difficult. So nowadays there are no farms anymore in this area, it is mostly uninhabited. After driving around quite a few of these fjords, you drive over Steingrimsfjarðarheiði high plateau, to Hólmavík village. This is a small and friendly fishing village, where you can also shop and tank! After this you drive south along the Strandir coast, an area with some agriculture. This area is also famous for the quantities of driftwood that are found along the coast. Finally, you drive into the Hrútafjörður area and you stay overnight here, or close by Blönduós. (350-370 km)
Day 11
First you continue to Skagafjörður county, famous for horse breeding. It’s possible to visit the Glaumbær torf farm museum. This house was lived in until 1939, and it gives you a very good idea about how people lived in Iceland from late 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century. Then you drive over Öxnadalsheiði to Eyjafjörður fjord. Then you drive to Akureyri, the most important town of the north, where you can enjoy some shopping and sightseeing. There’s a very lovely botanic garden in the town and we recommend a visit. Finally, you drive via Goðafoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s most charming falls, to Lake Mývatn, your next base. (330-350 km)
Day 12
A whole day for sightseeing at lake Mývatn. We recommend visits to the pseudo-craters of Skútustaðir, Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth (where the strange lave formations provide shelter for quite a lot of vegetation), the tephra volcano Hverfjall (which you can climb if you fancy), the impressive solfataras at Námaskarð and Leirhnjúkur (where boiling mud pools and colourful sulphur precipitations provide a very picturesque view), and caves filled with natural hot water. Overnight again in the Mývatn area. (50-100 km)
Day 13
Today you drive north along Tjörnes peninsula. First you make a stop at Húsavík fishing village where it’s possible to make a whale watching boattour and where you can visit the charming church. Then you continue north along the peninsula and drive to Ásbyrgi, a horse-shoe shaped gorge, where a small forest shelters along the 100 m high rock walls. A short walk is indicated. Another highlight of this day is Dettifoss waterfall, which is Europe’s mightiest – no other waterfall has such a lot of water! It’s 44 m high. You can walk down along a rocky path until you get very close by the waterfall, so you can thoroughly enjoy it. Then you return to Mývatn, for one more night in that area. (280-300 km)
Day 14
In the morning, you drive east, past Grímsstadir and over Möðrudalsheiði highland plateau east. On the way, you might enjoy some lovely mountain views (in good weather!). After that you continue through Jökuldalur valley to Egilsstaðir village, the most important town of the east. In the afternoon, we suggest either a visit to Borgarfjörður Eystri, a charming fishing village, or a drive around lake Lögurinn, with a visit to the waterfall Hengifoss.
Day 15
In the morning you drive the 30 km back to Seyðisfjörður, to catch the ferry.
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Special needs
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Driving in Iceland
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Snow chains
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Fixed routes
The routes in Iceland are fixed. In the event of fully booked accommodation during the high season (June, July and August), travellers may expect slight changes to the itineraries.
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