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Dettifoss waterfall in North Iceland on an Iceland Ring Road self-drive

Route 1, All the Way Round: Iceland Ring Road Self-Drive

Your car, your playlist, and every waterfall, fjord and volcano on Iceland's circular highway.

ToursIceland 9n 10d Ring Road Self Drive

Tour Overview

Route

Keflavík (KEF) → Reykjavík → Golden Circle → Hella → South Coast → Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Skaftafell → Jökulsárlón → Höfn → East Fjords → Egilsstaðir → Dettifoss → Mývatn → Húsavík → Goðafoss → Akureyri → Hraunfossar → Reykjavík → Blue Lagoon → Keflavík (KEF)

Duration

9N - 10D

Tour Highlights

Driving the full circle of Iceland's Route 1 at your own pace

Watching Strokkur erupt and Gullfoss thunder on the Golden Circle

Hiking to Svartifoss, a waterfall framed by black basalt columns, in Skaftafell

Cruising among icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

Following the empty coast roads of the East Fjords

Feeling the spray of Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall

Soaking in the Mývatn Nature Baths after a day among lava and steaming vents

Whale watching from Húsavík, Iceland's whale capital

Attractions Covered

Golden Circle — Þingvellir, Geysir and GullfossSeljalandsfoss, Skógafoss & Reynisfjara — South Coast waterfalls and black sand beachFjaðrárgljúfur — Mossy, winding canyon near KirkjubæjarklausturSkaftafell (Vatnajökull National Park, UNESCO) — Glacier views and the Svartifoss trailJökulsárlón & Diamond Beach — Glacier lagoon and iceberg-scattered black beachEast Fjords — Coastal road of fjords and fishing villagesDettifoss — Europe's most powerful waterfallLake Mývatn, Hverir & Dimmuborgir — Volcanic lake, steaming mud pots and lava formationsHúsavík — Harbour town known for whale watchingGoðafoss — Horseshoe-shaped "waterfall of the gods"Akureyri — North Iceland's main townHraunfossar — Waterfalls streaming out of a lava field

Photo Gallery

Dettifoss waterfall in North Iceland on an Iceland Ring Road self-drive
Countryside guesthouse on the Ring Road on an Iceland road trip from India
Soup and bread at a roadside café on an Iceland Ring Road itinerary
Húsavík harbour and church on a Húsavík whale watching stop on the Ring Road

Tour Itinerary

Route

Keflavík (KEF) → Reykjavík → Golden Circle → Hella → South Coast → Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Skaftafell → Jökulsárlón → Höfn → East Fjords → Egilsstaðir → Dettifoss → Mývatn → Húsavík → Goðafoss → Akureyri → Hraunfossar → Reykjavík → Blue Lagoon → Keflavík (KEF)

Duration

9N - 10D

Important Note:

Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • 9 nights in 3-star hotels and guesthouses with private bathrooms (twin-sharing): Reykjavík (1), Hella area (1), Kirkjubæjarklaustur area (1), Höfn area (1), Egilsstaðir (1), Mývatn (2), Akureyri (1), Reykjavík (1)
  • Daily breakfast at all accommodation
  • Vegetarian breakfasts as standard; meal planning list of vegetarian-friendly restaurants along the route (Jain meals very limited — TBC)
  • 10-day compact SUV / 4x4 rental, automatic, with unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, gravel protection and a second driver (insurance terms TBC at booking)
  • Portable Wi-Fi device in the car
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon boat tour (seasonal)
  • Húsavík whale-watching cruise (warm overalls provided)
  • Mývatn Nature Baths entry
  • Blue Lagoon Comfort entry on the final day (subject to volcanic activity — TBC)
  • Detailed digital route guide with daily distances, fuel stops, viewpoints and safety advice
  • Pre-departure driving and safety briefing call
  • 5% GST and all applicable local taxes
  • 24/7 on-trip support via WhatsApp and call

What's Not Included

  • International airfare (unless specified)
  • Fuel, parking fees, tunnel tolls and traffic fines
  • Schengen visa fees (amount TBC at booking, subject to change)
  • Travel insurance (required for the Schengen visa)
  • Car rental security deposit (held on the driver's credit card)
  • Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, minibar
  • Lunches and dinners (supermarkets and roadside cafés help with costs)
  • Glacier hikes, Forest Lagoon in Akureyri, and other activities not listed
  • Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions

Cancellation Policy

  • 130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
  • 215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
  • 4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
  • 5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months

Important Note:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.

Package Upgrade Options

Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

  • Hotel Upgrade to 4-star / Boutique Hotels where available: +₹62,000 per person
  • Private Transfers Throughout: Replace self-drive with a private driver-guide for the full circle: +₹2,40,000 per person
  • Guided Glacier Hike at Skaftafell (Falljökull): +₹14,500 per person
Starting from
₹229990.00per person

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Car on an empty stretch of Route 1 on an Iceland Ring Road self-drive from India

Why Safari Sutra?

Most Ring Road packages hand you a car and a list of hotels; we plan every day so the driving stays under four hours, put you in Mývatn for two nights instead of rushing the north, and include the whale cruise, glacier lagoon boat and geothermal baths that are hard to book last-minute in summer. A pre-trip briefing covers right-hand driving, gravel roads and Iceland's safety rules before you land.

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Starting from₹229990.00