| Package | Length and season | Included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tröll Expeditions, winter Ring Road trip | 6 days, October to April; from $2,284 per traveler on the official list, varying by date | 5 nights with breakfast and private bathrooms, English-speaking guide, minibus, glacier hike, ice cave, whale watching | Winter visitors who want glaciers and an ice cave without driving |
| Arctic Adventures, Around Iceland Ring Road | 6 days, all year | 5 hotel nights, breakfast, pickup in Reykjavík; lunch and dinner not included unless stated | Travelers who want the loop on a fixed schedule in any season |
| From Reykjavík: 7-Day Around Iceland Ring Road and Snæfellsnes tour | 7 days; rated 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews on 8 November 2026; the price depends on the date and the group | Guided tour listed on GetYourGuide | A guided loop for readers who want a longer itinerary than six days |
What a package replaces
A package replaces three decisions: where to sleep, how to get around and what to book each day. With the Tröll trip, the five nights come with breakfast and private bathrooms, the transport is a minibus with an English-speaking guide, and the activities are a glacier hike, an ice cave and whale watching, all from Reykjavík with pickup and drop-off included. With the Arctic Adventures trip, you get five hotel nights, breakfast and pickup from points in Reykjavík, while lunch and dinner are paid by you unless a stop says otherwise. Add food to your budget before comparing prices.
Guided tours, self-drive trips and trekking packages have different inclusions, so choose by length and season, not by the word "package". For the driving alternative, read Iceland self-drive tours and Iceland car rental; for the loop itself, see Iceland Ring Road tours.
Winter or all year
The Tröll trip operates from October to April; the glacier hike is led by a professional, certified glacier guide with the equipment provided. For the ice itself, see ice cave tours in Iceland and glacier hikes in Iceland. The Arctic Adventures six-day trip is offered all year, with glacier and cave activities adapted to the season. If you will travel between May and September, the all-year option is the one that applies; read Iceland in winter to decide whether winter suits you.
Group size, difficulty and age
The Tröll trip is rated easy to moderate and takes a maximum of 18 people. On the Arctic Adventures trip, the Standard Package is open to children from age 6 and the Adventure Package from age 8, so a family with younger children should check which package the booking is for. Arctic Adventures does not pick up at Keflavík airport or at private apartments: its pickup points are in Reykjavík, so arrive in the capital first, using the Flybus from Keflavík or an airport transfer.
What to pack
Tröll recommends warm, waterproof clothing and boots that support the ankle. The glacier hike equipment is provided by the operator.
Which package to choose
- Choose the Tröll winter trip if you travel between October and April and want the glacier, the ice cave and whale watching in one booking.
- Choose the Arctic Adventures trip if your dates fall outside that window or you want a fixed Ring Road schedule.
- Choose the 7-day guided tour if you want one more day on the loop. For day-by-day planning on your own, see 7 days in Iceland; for smaller groups on single activities, see Iceland small group tours.
Mistakes to avoid
- Comparing a "from" price with a different length: the Tröll price is for six days in winter, and it varies by date.
- Forgetting meals: on the Arctic Adventures trip, lunch and dinner are not included unless stated.
- Booking a tour that departs from Reykjavík without a plan to get there from the airport.
- Booking the Tröll trip for a summer date: it runs from October to April.
- Choosing the Standard Package for a child under 6, or the Adventure Package for a child under 8.
FAQ
How many days is an Iceland tour package?
The two examples here are six days with five nights; the GetYourGuide guided tour lasts seven days.
Does the price include meals?
Breakfast is included on both six-day trips. Lunch and dinner are not included on the Arctic Adventures trip unless a stop says so.
What about the glacier hike?
Tröll uses a certified glacier guide and provides the equipment; it asks you to bring warm, waterproof clothing.
Where do the tours start?
Both depart from Reykjavík; the Arctic Adventures pickup points are in the city, not at Keflavík airport.
The Iceland Authority editorial team, 8 November 2026.
