Iceland Road Trip: Highlights of the Ring Road

Beginning from Gullfoss, join your local guide in a Super Truck, and head towards Langjökull Glacier, the second-largest in Iceland. Arriving at Jaki base camp on the glacier's western edge, gear up in snowmobile suits, balaclavas, gloves, and helmets. A glacier expert will teach you how to safely operate snowmobiles. Shortly after, hop on for an adventure in the Icelandic highlands. Zoom across the smooth snowy landscape at your own pace. Take in breathtaking vistas of the table mountain of Eiríksjökull glacier, the domed peak of Hofsjökull glacier, and the Kerlingafjöll mountain range. En route, see expansive lava fields, rugged cliffs and gigantic volcanic craters. Making a pitstop, learn about the history of these gorgeous natural surroundings. Listen to anecdotes about the ice caves nearby that were used by outlaws during the medieval times. Return to camp with memories of a unique experience on the landmark Langjökull Glacier. (Duration: 4/5 hrs; Time: 1200 hrs; Shared Activity; No Transfers; Meeting point: Gullfoss Cafe; Notes: Wear warm clothes with weatherproof layers, and snowboots)

Board an inflatable zodiac boat and explore the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon at a leisurely pace. Navigate around bright white and blue icebergs that dot this calm and pristine environment. If you're lucky, you may witness an iceberg calving from the mighty Vatnajökull glacier. Conditions permitting, you can also make your way to the glacier's terminal face. Keep an eye out for native wildlife around. Seals and seabirds might make appearances. Take in panoramas of snow-capped mountains in the Vatnajökull National Park in the distance. Chatting with your knowledgeable local guide, learn about Iceland's glacial landscapes and their significance in the surroundings. Made popular by the opening sequence of the Bond film 'A View to a Kill', Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon has been mesmerizing travelers ever since. Enjoy these surreal landscapes, and listen to more anecdotes as you return to shore. (Duration: 1 hr; Shared Activity; No Transfers; Meeting point: Zodiac Boat Tour ticket office, 30 mins before scheduled tour; Notes: Wear warm clothes and comfortable footwear. Please note that minimum height of participant 1.3 m)

Take a relaxing soak in the Mývatn Nature Baths as you enjoy the picturesque scenery all around! The Mývatn Nature Baths are a set of geothermally heated pools and steam baths found in the Lake Mývatn area. The bath water flows directly from Landsvirkjun's borehole in Bjarnarflag to a large reservoir and then into the lagoon. Relax and invigorate your body in the mineral-rich, alkaline waters, said to be beneficial for skin problems, asthma and respiratory diseases. A unique chemical composition also makes the waters free of bacteria and other vegetation. Get a chance to experience a steam bath in geothermal steam rising from vents on the floor. After your soak, tuck into a light lunch or dinner at Cafe Kvika, which has an outer terrace and serves a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and pastries. ( No guide; No transfers; Meals are not included; Entrance tickets are included; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring a bathing suit and towel. Please note that the geothermal water in Iceland usually contains some amount of sulfur so it is recommended to remove copper and silver jewelry before bathing, otherwise they may be damaged.)

If you have the time and weather allows it, we recommend visiting the attractions along Iceland’s famed Diamond Circle. Set out from Lake Myvatn and head for the scenic Dettifoss waterfall, located within Vatnajokull National Park. Enjoy splendid vistas of the water gushing into a ravine before heading to the horseshoe-shaped canyon of Asbyrgi. Believed to be the hoofprint of an eight-legged horse from Norse mythology, this canyon offers ample photo opportunities. Travel on to the Tjornes Peninsula that sits tucked between two fjords. Take in panoramic views of the ocean and spot rock ptarmigans before you head to the harbor town of Husavik. Known as the whale watching capital of Europe, it is also home to a charming wooden church and a whale museum. Stop by the Geosea geothermal baths for a rejuvenating dip in the naturally heated seawater. Afterward, travel to Godafoss waterfall to take in gorgeous vistas of the cascading water gushing over a crescent of jagged cliffs. You also have the option of getting a closer look at the cluster of basalt rock formations known as Hljodaklettar. End your day at the port town of Akureyri. (Self-explore Activity; Transfers, entrance fees and meals are not included; Fitness level: easy; Depending on your personal itinerary, weather conditions, and time available to you, it may not be possible to do all recommended activities)

If you have the time and weather allows it, we recommend visiting Góðafoss waterfall followed by a city tour of Akureyri. As you head out from Lake Mývatn, get ready for the splendor of Góðafoss which translates to ‘Waterfall of Gods.’ Watch as the waters of the Skjálfandafljót river thunder down a 30-meter wide horseshoe-shaped rock, flowing into a 7000-year-old lava field from the Trölladyngja volcano. After taking in the magnificence of the falls that have birthed legends and folklore about Norse gods and heroes, it is time to make your way to the northern town of Akureyri. Like any other Icelandic town, Akureyri offers a plethora of outdoor adventures - go horseback riding on farms or whale watching along the coast. The Lystigarðurinn, Akureyri's botanical garden is a great place to take a leisurely stroll as you marvel at the lush greenery and summer blossoms, so close to the Arctic Circle. Later, wander past quaint turf houses, many of them preserved for their architectural heritage, before making your way to the iconic Akureyri Church that dominates the downtown horizon. (Enroute; Self-explore Activity; Entrance fees and meals are not included; Please note that estimated time at Goðafoss waterfall is 45 mins; Depending on your personal itinerary, weather conditions, and time available to you, it may not be possible to do all recommended activities)