Iceland vacation packages

Iceland offers a concentrated range of landscapes that is unusual anywhere in the world. Geysers, glaciers, volcanic lava fields, waterfalls, and glacier lagoons are all accessible from the Ring Road. The country is safe, well set up for visitors, and straightforward to navigate on a self-drive itinerary

Iceland consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates and a reliable healthcare system. It is a practical destination for solo travellers, couples, and families alike.

There’s no set number of days for a vacation to Iceland. Trips of different lengths will give you totally different experiences!

With 3–5 days in Iceland, you can base yourself in Reykjavík and join day tours to the Golden Circle or south coast. You’ll be able to see the top highlights of Icelandic nature and explore the city in the evenings.

If you spend around a week in Iceland, you could focus on touring a specific region in depth. For example, follow the south coast all the way to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Or head over to West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

This amount of time would also be enough for a Ring Road tour. That said, with 10–14 days in Iceland, you have the time to go slower and see more. As well as the Ring Road, you might want to include the lesser-visited Westfjords region.

With 2 weeks or more, you’ll have the time to see every part of the country, including the Westman Islands and highland interior.

The best month depends on what you want to see. Iceland is worth visiting year-round, with summer and winter offering very different experiences.

In the summer months of June, July, and August, days are longer and you can cover more ground in a single day. At the start of the season you can see the midnight sun. Summer is the most popular time to visit, as the majority of attractions and the highlands region are open.

There is more darkness in the winter months of November, December, January, and February. This provides the best conditions for seeing the Northern Lights. Winter also gives you access to ice caves inside glaciers.

If you want to visit at a quieter time of year, the spring shoulder season of March, April, and May is a good option. There are fewer visitors during these periods and most attractions are still accessible. Toward the end of spring Iceland is starting to turn green again.

The autumn shoulder season of September and October is also quieter than summer. Winter has not fully set in and most attractions are still open.

Iceland Tours offers several travel styles to suit different preferences.

Our most popular are self-drive tours of Iceland, where you take the wheel of your own rental car. On a road trip, you can stop as often as you like and go at your own pace.

If you would rather skip the driving, you can join a multi-day tour. You will stay in Reykjavík and take day trips by bus to different attractions. If you want to take it up a level, you could go for a guided group tour. A dedicated local guide leads the group around the country.

Alternatively, you could go for a private guided tour. Your own driver-guide will use their expert knowledge of Iceland to show you the country at your own pace.

At the other end of the scale are camping trips. You get a rental car and camping gear included, and you will sleep under the midnight sun or the stars in winter. It is one of the most immersive ways to experience the Icelandic landscape.

Then there are day trips if you are already in Iceland and want to add another experience to your itinerary.

To hire a rental car in Iceland, you need to be at least 20 years old, or 23 years old for jeeps or vans. You also need to have held your driver's licence for at least one year and have a credit card to confirm the booking and pay the holding deposit.

If you are from the EU, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, you can drive in Iceland with your licence from home.

For full details, see our car rental page. See the Travel Guide for tips on how to drive in Iceland.

For most travel styles, you can choose from 3 levels of accommodation:

• Budget – Guesthouses and country hotels, with shared bathrooms
• Comfort – Hotels or guesthouses of around 3 stars, with private bathrooms
• Quality – Hotels or guesthouses of around 4 stars, with private bathrooms

With some travel styles, you might have more limited options available. For example, we only offer Comfort or Quality accommodation on our private tours of Iceland.

If you go for a camping trip, guesthouse or hotel accommodation is included for the nights you spend in Reykjavík. For the nights when you’ll camp, we provide you with a tent, sleeping bags, and all the other gear you need.

For all our guesthouse and hotel stays, breakfast is always included no matter which level you pick. Get more info about places to stay on this Iceland accommodation guide.

So that you get the best deal and most flexibility, we don’t include flights with our packages. Once you have a rough idea of when you want to travel, you can start searching for flights to Iceland.

Thanks to its location in the North Atlantic, Iceland is well served by direct flights from lots of European countries and North America. If you’re coming from further afield, you’ll probably need a connecting flight.

Start your booking by checking out the Iceland vacation packages on this page. To narrow your search, filter by your preferred season, travel style, budget, and any attractions you want to see.

Click the heart icon to favorite any packages you’d like to come back to later. That way, you can compare itineraries to firm up your Iceland travel plans.

Once you’ve found the vacation for you, simply follow the steps on the package page to book online. On our website you can:

• Choose your dates and add more days
• Select your rental car* and accommodation level
• Add extra activities and day trips
• Pay a 5% deposit to secure your trip

If you need help with your booking, use the live chat option on our website.

*Applies to self-drive and camping trips only.

For self-drive tours, camping tours, multi-day tours, and private tours, you are free to choose any start date you like. The itineraries are a fixed length, but you can add extra nights in Reykjavik at the start or end of your trip at checkout.

Guided group tours have fixed departure dates. We offer a large number of dates in both summer and winter, so there are options across the year to suit most travel plans.

Depending on which travel style you choose, you have different customisation options.

For self-drive Iceland trips, you can pick your accommodation type and rental car. You can also add activities to fill your spare time, and extra nights in Reykjavik at the start or end of your trip.

For Iceland multi-day tours, you can pick your accommodation level and add extra activities such as a trip to the Blue Lagoon if it is not already included in your package. Extra nights in Reykjavik are an option here too.

Guided group tours have more limited customisation options due to the nature of the trip. You will be able to see all the options available to you at checkout.

Please note that while we cannot guarantee stays at specific hotels or guesthouses, we will always ensure you get the standard of accommodation you have paid for. Read more about accommodation types.

If you would like to make further customisations beyond those available at checkout, get in touch and we will be happy to help. The additional charge for this service is 150 euros. Further customisations may not be possible during the summer season. See our terms and conditions for full details.

As a general rule, book at least a few weeks before you plan to travel. We are unable to book trips with less than one week's notice.

For the summer season, book a few months ahead. This is the most popular time of year to visit Iceland and accommodation in more remote areas can fill up quickly.

If you are planning to join a guided group tour, we recommend booking a few months in advance. Departures are on fixed dates and the most popular ones can fill up early.

If you are a citizen of the EEA, you can travel to Iceland using your passport or national identity card visa-free. Otherwise, you will need a valid passport with at least three months left on it before expiry.

Citizens of many countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can travel to Iceland for up to 90 days visa-free. Check the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration's visa-free travel list to find out if you are eligible.

If you do need a visa, let us know once we have confirmed your booking and we can send you a confirmation letter for your visa application.

Iceland is cooler than many destinations at a similar latitude, and the weather can change quickly regardless of season. Pack for variable conditions:

- Sturdy, comfortable hiking boots
- Thermal underlayers
- Fleece or sweater
- Waterproof rainjacket
- Warm winter coat
- Gloves, hat, and scarf
- Sunglasses for both winter and summer
- Swimming gear
- Moisturiser and lip balm

Wind is the main factor to prepare for in any season. Layering is more effective than a single heavy coat, and waterproof outer layers are worth prioritising over anything else.

See this Iceland winter packing guide for more tips.