Ring Road Adventure
Iceland | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2026

Charlotte
Charlotte B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2026

Trip was overall amazing. I am really glad we did the whole ring road instead of just the golden circle. Every stop we did around the golden circle was way more crowded which takes away from the experience. Seeing all the diversity in the landscapes felt out of this world.

Hotel Reviews
Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels
Reykjavík

Pretty average hotel. Beds were comfortable and they provided a fan which was nice because it was on a busier street so we didn’t want to open windows. Location was great. Breakfast was average.

Authenticity & Character
Average hotel
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable beds
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur

Room was a bit dated but was spacious. Weird fold out shower doors were different. Breakfast was above average with a fair amount to choose from. We love the hotel cat!

Authenticity & Character
We loved the cat!
Location
Small town is near by but a far walk
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hótel Kea by Keahotels
Akureyri

This hotel was a bit of a maze to get to our room but the rooms were spacious. They don’t have parking spots for guests which was a bit annoying and could be an issue on weekdays when parking is not free. Rooms were spacious and breakfast was good!

Authenticity & Character
Weird layout
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Myvatn

Loved the farm to table experience here. Rooms were a bit smaller and rustic. We were not able to open windows due to the very prominent sulfur smell from the geothermal areas which made the room hot. Shower pressure was great. Restaurant was great and we loved being able to see the cows as we ate. You can also go pet the cows and the dogs!

Authenticity & Character
We loved the farm experience
Location
Hotel is in an area like a national park so not much around
Staff
Everyone was very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Maybe including some fans in the room due to the outdoor smell making it hard to open windows
Hotel 1001 Nott
Egilsstadir

Nice rooms with pretty Mountain or lake views. Restaurant was average but they seemed understaffed especially when a big tour group came in. Doors to the room were a challenge to lock.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In between two cities which made it very convenient
Staff
Seemed understaffed and one employee seemed very confused
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heated floors were nice!
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
Hnappavellir

Very nice hotel. Restaurant was amazing and so was breakfast. They have spacious rooms and we loved the sauna and hot baths. Staff even have a feature to call your room if the northern lights are out

Authenticity & Character
Loved the hot baths and sauna
Location
Staff
Very helpful and nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were big and comfortable
Hotel Katla by Keahotels
Vík

Rooms were the biggest we came across. Breakfast was standard. The texture of the pillow and comforter was a very interesting choice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Vik without the noise and traffic
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable rooms but weird texture bedding
Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel
Hveragerdi

Our room was pretty small and shower water pressure was not good. They had a hot tube and a sauna which was nice. Breakfast didn’t start till 8am which is a problem because we had to catch an early flight

Authenticity & Character
Pretty on the river and near geothermal area
Location
Near geothermal areas
Staff
They let us get to breakfast early
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shower pressure was not great
Activity Reviews
Explore Vík
Explore Vík
Iceland

Went to the famous crepe hut which was great

Quality of Experience
Goðafoss Waterfall
Goðafoss Waterfall
Iceland

Pretty waterfall. Can drive to two different parking lots. One side you can climb down and get on the rocks which makes for a good photo! All the options for paths makes it accessible to all ages

Quality of Experience
Explore Seyðisfjörður
Explore Seyðisfjörður
Iceland

Town is surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and mountains. The town itself is small so you really need about 30-40 minutes to walk around the whole thing

Quality of Experience
Sólheimajökull  Glacier Walk
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk
Iceland

This was an awesome experience. We had amazing weather and a great guide who really explored with us. Our group was about 1/4 of the size as the other company which allowed us to see a lot more. Our guide even found us an ice cave!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
About 1 mile hike to get to the glacier
Blue Lagoon Premium Admission
Blue Lagoon Premium Admission
Iceland

This was a great thing to do post plane ride. Super easy and relaxing

Quality of Experience
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
Iceland

It was cool to see how the Icelandic people lived once but overall not our thing.

Quality of Experience
Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn
Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn
Iceland

Very different experience than other parts of Iceland. VERY buggy and a bit smelly but very worth it.

Quality of Experience
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Iceland

Diamond beach is a bit underwhelming in the summer.

Quality of Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Glacier Ice Cave Experience
Iceland

45 minute rough ride but the experience is cool. Guide was great with all his stories

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Long drive crammed in a car
Skogafoss Waterfall
Skogafoss Waterfall
Iceland

Definitely the most crowded waterfall but so worth it. It is really something everyone should see in person

Quality of Experience
Hidden Waterfalls E-Bike Experience
Hidden Waterfalls E-Bike Experience
Iceland

We had some bad weather on the way back but this was a ton of fun and a great way to explore and stay active

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bikes were great quality
Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls
Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi Waterfalls
Iceland

Was fun to walk around the waterfall.

Quality of Experience
Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss
Dettifoss, Selfoss, and Hafragilsfoss
Iceland

Europes most powerful waterfall. It is crazy to see all the mist that comes from it.

Quality of Experience
Explore Akureyri
Explore Akureyri
Iceland

We did our most favorite hike of the trip in this town called “Hraunsvatn”. So beautiful

Quality of Experience
Stuðlagil Canyon
Stuðlagil Canyon
Iceland

Very cool to see in person. Walk is easy but long to get there

Quality of Experience
Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Reynisfjara Beach & Reynisdrangar Columns
Iceland

Cool experience but we had some of the strongest winds we all have ever experienced.

Quality of Experience
Vök Baths Experience
Vök Baths Experience
Iceland

Felt more exclusive than the blue lagoon. Facilities were really nice. Jumped in the lake for some contrast bathing!

Quality of Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience
Vatnshellir Lava Cave Experience
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Fun to walk through the caves and see how lava created these tunnels.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Just had to walk outside.
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac Boat
Iceland

Very cool experience. They gave us very warm overalls. Got to see some wild life!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs
Dyrhólaey Arch and Cliffs
Iceland

We didn’t get to see puffins due to the weather

Quality of Experience
Kirkjufellsfoss
Kirkjufellsfoss
Iceland

Easy to get to from parking lot. Looks like a monitor background

Quality of Experience
Hike to Múlagljúfur Canyon
Hike to Múlagljúfur Canyon
Iceland

We went on a rainy day. First part was easy. After first lookout point it gets moderate-hard.

Quality of Experience
Explore Stykkishólmur
Explore Stykkishólmur
Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Small town but went to a great restaurant recommended by kimkim

Quality of Experience
Geysir Geothermal Area
Geysir Geothermal Area
Iceland

A bit smelly but so fun to wait for the geysir

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Noga Heyman