9-Day Iceland Summer Ring Road Adventure

by Viking Women · Glacier hiking · Multi-day packages · Reykjavík

4.9· 17 Google reviews of the operator
  • Fine on your own
  • Self-guided
PaceRelaxed

One main thing most days, with time that is genuinely yours.

9 stops across 9 days in the operator's own itinerary — 1 a day.

from €3,670.4 per person

Next departure: Tue 22 Jun

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9-Day Iceland Summer Ring Road Adventure — Viking Women
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  • Duration

    9 days

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Meeting point

    Hallgrímstorg, Reykjavík

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Minimum age

    18

  • Cancellation

    No refund once booked

About this experience

Join us on an unforgettable 9-day journey around Iceland's Ring Road. From the whimsical streets of Reykjavik to the majestic waterfalls of the South Coast, and from the surreal landscapes of Lake Mývatn to the enchanting puffins of Borgarfjörður Eystri, every day is a new adventure. Explore the Golden Circle's iconic sites, hike on glaciers, and marvel at the floating icebergs of the Glacier Lagoon. Discover the charming East Fjords, go whale watching in Dalvík, and visit the mythical Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Your journey concludes with a relaxing morning in the Blue Lagoon, the perfect finale to an epic adventure filled with stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and warm camaraderie. Let's explore the land of fire and ice together.

Description from the operator, Viking Women. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Arrival to Reykjavík
  2. Day 2: Legendary Golden Circle, Brúarfoss Hike, and Secret Lagoon
  3. Day 3: South Coast Wonders: Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Black Sands
  4. Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glaciers and Diamond Beach
  5. Day 5: East Fjords Enchantment: Charming Villages, Waterfall Hike, and Puffin Magic
  6. Day 6: Nature’s Power & Mythic Landscapes: Dettifoss to Akureyri
  7. Day 7: Whales, Trolls, and Volcanoes: A North Iceland Adventure
  8. Day 8: Snæfellsnes Spectacle: Glaciers, Game of Thrones, and Seals
  9. Day 9: Relaxation in Paradise: A Blue Lagoon Farewell

Included

  • All accommodation (single or shared occupancy)*
  • Transportation, fuel, parking fees
  • Viking Women driver guide
  • Meals mentioned in itinerary
  • Tickets for Secret Lagoon, Glacier Hike, Boat Tour, Whale Watching, Blue Lagoon

*If you are a solo traveler booking a twin occupancy, you will share your room with another solo traveler

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Meals which are not listed in itinerary

Good to know

  • Your driver will always find a nice, cozy place to have some lunch while we are on the road
  • Dinners that aren't included can be eaten at the hotel restaurant or our guide can suggest some great local alternatives
  • Be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions, including rain, wind, and cold temperatures
  • Our tours are not handicap accessible
  • Attendees will be sent a full tour brochure (including hotel accommodation) and WhatsApp group invite closer to the tour date

Cancellation for this tour

No refund once booked. 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.

  1. 1Viking Women 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Not for families with children under 18 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
  • Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Viking Women is one of 204 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 Viking Women

Read all 17 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Heather Connell

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I don’t think I have the words to recommend Viking Women Tours with the justice they deserve. Friends and I went for the Eclipse Tour Aug 9-14. Sigrun was our guide for all but 1 day. Hilarious and Witty. Lazer focused and Kind. Knowledgeable and Intriguing. It felt like walking with a legend you’ve not heard of yet but just know the story will be an epic once it’s written. We all adored her. Then we had Saga for our last day. She climbed onto a bus of 16 women who had gotten to know each other very well and would laugh, sing and be silly. She rolled with it like she had been a fly on the wall all week. She gave us an extraordinary last hike, last dinner, last day together. If you are remotely thinking about booking a trip with them, solo or with friends, DO IT!!! Seriously do it, you’ll have a trip that is spectacularly magical

  • Jacqueline Jones

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    This was an awesome adventure! Iceland is too beautiful to describe! Our guide Sigrun was wonderful, very knowledgeable on Iceland history and told all about Icelandic culture, including the Hidden peoples. She was knowledgeable on the Iceland terrain and definitely knew her way around to show us beautiful sites. I am 73 and completed all the hikes which are optional if you feel you can’t complete. The hotels we stayed in were very accommodating also. Food great too! I definitely would go again. Very positive experience!

  • Wendy

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    I have been on a healing journey and saw the ad for Viking Women Tours in Iceland. I strongly believe stepping out of your comfort zone is how you grow, so I reserved my place without knowing anyone else and I went for it! I was NOT disappointed! Sigrún was not only an amazing and knowledgeable guide, but her own story was something that left me amazed! The women I met and the strength and beauty I saw in each one is exactly what I needed! I came home feeling happy, refreshed, renewed! My only disappointment was that it wasn't long enough ❤️

  • Lindy Oneil

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    This 6 day hike was exceptional, from the pre departure support from Viking Women's owner Saga; our guide Kat was awesome, great energy, attention to detail and fun! The trail itself is awesome, magnificent views, fun bunk houses, well supported with transfer of our food and bags etc; all made for a truly great Icelandic experience! Loved it!!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

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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