7-Day Private Tour of the Complete Ring Road of Iceland to Akureyri, Myvatn & South Coast

Your second day sees you enjoying the charms of the Diamond Circle sightseeing route, starting with Goðafoss waterfall, named as such because this is where the ancient Pagan settlers threw their golden idols upon adopting Christianity in 1000 AD.

Next, you will likely head to what is widely considered to be Iceland's whale watching capital, Husavik, for a chance to spot the incredible cetacean species that live in the coastal waters around the country.

After a bite of lunch, you will head to the picturesque Lake Myvatn, known for its sublime natural beauty. There are a number of interesting attractions around the lake, such as Dimmuborgir ("Dark Fortress"), a cragged and naturally formed rock formation that—as the name suggests—looks like a black, fantastical castle. You will also see the bubbling mud cauldrons of Leirhnjúkur and even the horseshoe-shaped canyon of Myvatn or the Asbyrgi.

You will spend the night at accommodation in the area.

You start the day by heading towards one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland, Herðubreið has the title of Queen Queen. This mountain plateau is located north of Vatnajökull, in the desert of Ódáðahraun, the largest lava field in Iceland.

On this highlands, the largest untouched wilderness in Europe

From there you are moving to Dyngjufjalla, where you will see a magnificent mountain view. You must leave the area for about one hour before boarding for the next destination.

Möðrudalur farmhouse is next stop, and you can have lunch. This beautiful settlement is the tallest settled in the country, 469 meters above sea level and a popular tourist destination. From there you travel to Egilsstaðir, where you want to spend the night.

Today will start with a visit to the largest settlement in the Eastfjords; the town of Egilsstaðir which is located on the banks of the Lagarfljót river. According to legend, a serpent-like creature, not unlike the monster in Loch Ness, is said to live in the river and the nearby lake.

From there you’ll visit Skriðuklaustur, a Centre for Culture and History. In the middle ages Skriðuklaustur was a large monastery, but now it houses Gunnarshús institute which is dedicated to the life and works of one of Iceland’s most beloved authors, Gunnar Gunnarsson.

After a quick lunch break, you’ll hike towards Hengifoss, a beautiful waterfall that cascades down cliffs of red clay sandwiched between layers of dark basalt rocks. You’ll also get to hike in Hallormsstaður, Iceland’s largest forest.

You will then head on out to one of the quaint fishing villages that dot the Eastfjords. The first of these villages is Stöðvarfjörður, where you’ll find Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection, nestled between the mountains. This peculiar collection is displayed in a perfect little garden full of quirky corners and beautiful plants.

Next, you move on to the town of Djúpivogur or the Hofn. Which is overshadowed by the majestic Búlandstindur mountain. This small coastal village is where you will spend the night.

Today you’ll make your way from the village of Djúpivogur to the town of Höfn in southeast Iceland. Looming over you in the West is the mighty Vatnajökull glacier which you will get to explore on this day.

Höfn is known for lobster fishing, and the town’s many restaurants offer a wide variety of lobster dishes you should not miss.

From Höfn you’ll move to the crown jewel of Iceland, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. This is where icebergs from the mighty Vatnajökull glacier, break off and float peacefully before drifting off to sea. If you are travelling in the summer, you can add on a boat tour of the lagoon so you can get a better look at these titanic bergs.

From the glacier lagoon, you’ll move on to Skaftafell Nature Reserve, a beautiful area full of rich vegetation that grows between black sands and the white glacier. Skaftafell is every hiker’s paradise as there are a number of trails and tracks that lead to beautiful locations such as Svartifoss waterfall.

Svartifoss is a stunning cascade that falls off a cliff of dark hexagonal basalt columns. This mighty waterfall was the inspiration for the famous Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík.

If you are feeling adventurous today, you can add on a glacier hiking trip where you’ll hike up one of Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier to get an unforgettable view of the area around.

You’ll stop at the historical town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur or the Vik. Where you can get dinner before you retire in your accommodations in the South.

You’ll start your last day on the road by visiting the many coastal attractions near the village of Vík. The first of these sites is the black sand beach of Reynisfjara. The beach is considered to be one of Iceland’s most beautiful locations and is edged in by cliffs of dark basalt columns. Out in the ocean rise Reynisdrangar, a 66-metre high lava rock formation.

Next up is Dyrhólaey, a small peninsula protruding out of the South Coast. The sea has eroded a large hole in this promontory and thus creating a spectacular rock arch. The area is known for its many puffin colonies that nest in the cliffs in the summer.

From there you will move on to the majestic Skógafoss waterfall. This is one of Iceland’s largest cascades, with a width of 25 metres and a 60-metre drop. Nearby is the Skógar Museum, a cultural heritage collection of over 15,000 artefacts.

As you travel from Skógar to your next location, the unique waterfall Seljalandsfoss, you’ll make a stop at a farm-museum near the glacier volcano Eyjafjallajökull where you can learn about life under an active volcano. Where you can get dinner before you retire in your accommodations in the South coast.

We end of this 7 day trip, we visit the and most popular places of Iceland, the Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir is called hot springs. And finally, Þingvellir National Park, which is a great histori place. And Silfra dive, snorkling, place

You can add a number of activities on this day. You can get friendship and the gentle Icelandic horse riding the countryside, go for an exciting snowmobile trip on Langjökull or relax on the azure waters of the Blue Lagoon Spa. The choice is yours.

At the end of the day you will drive back to a hotel in Reykjavik where you can spend your other trips around the city, shop, visit museums or relax on geothermal energy.