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Private Ring Road tours in Iceland

A private Ring Road trip means your own guide and vehicle for the full route, so the pace and stops are built around you rather than a group schedule. A local travel agency in Iceland can plan the days and handle changes if weather affects the route.

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Ask a local for a private Ring Road trip

Every one of our Ring Road tours can be booked as a private trip with our own local guide, born and raised in Iceland. Choose a tour below as your starting point, then tell us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We will adjust the days, hotels and stops to fit you and reply within 24 hours with a plan and a price.

Ask a local for a private Ring Road trip

Ring Road tours you can book as private

9 trips · priced on request
7 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour7-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland7 Day Iceland Ring Road TourAround Iceland Adventure7 days, 6 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAvailable as a private tripAsk for a private price6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in Winter6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in WinterSmall-group minibus tour6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)Available as a private tripAsk for a private price8 Day Tour Around Iceland8-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Tour Around IcelandRing Road, Snæfellsnes & Highlands8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAvailable as a private tripAsk for a private price6 Day Around Iceland Tour6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Around Iceland TourRing Road small-group adventure6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAvailable as a private tripAsk for a private price6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in Summer6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in SummerSmall-group minibus tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)Available as a private tripAsk for a private price9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland · Westfjords9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9 days, 8 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–SepAvailable as a private tripAsk for a private price8 Day Iceland Summer Tour8-day packageSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Iceland Summer TourRing Road small-group minibus tour8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)Available as a private tripAsk for a private price8 Day Iceland Northern Lights Tour Package8-day packageSmall group8 Day Iceland Northern Lights Tour Package8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)Available as a private tripAsk for a private price8 Day Iceland Winter Tour8-day packageSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Iceland Winter TourRing Road, Ice Cave & Whale Watching8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)Available as a private tripAsk for a private price

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Why go private for the Ring Road

A private guide can adjust the day on the fly, spending longer at a stop that interests you and less at one that does not, which a group tour cannot easily do.

For winter trips especially, a private local driver removes the pressure of navigating snow and ice yourself while still giving full control over the itinerary.

Cost is higher than a self-drive or group tour, since you are paying for a dedicated guide and vehicle for the whole trip.

A private Ring Road tour also suits travellers who want extra stops off the main route, such as smaller villages or lesser-known waterfalls, that a fixed group itinerary would not include.

On a private Ring Road tour your guide can stay longer where you are enjoying it, add a hot spring or a quiet fishing village, and move a day if a storm is coming. It suits couples, families, small groups of friends and photographers.

Questions people ask

How long is a typical private Ring Road tour?

This depends entirely on your preference, though a week to ten days is common for covering the full route comfortably.

Can the itinerary change once the trip starts?

Yes, that is one of the main advantages of a private tour; your guide can adjust the plan based on weather or your interests.

Is a private tour better for photography?

Often yes, since you can stop when the light is good rather than sticking to a fixed group schedule.

What vehicle is used for a private Ring Road tour?

This varies by operator and season; ask directly, especially if you want a 4x4 for winter conditions.

Can I request specific stops not usually on the itinerary?

Yes, tell your local travel agency what you want to include when planning, and they can build it into the route where realistic.

Can every Ring Road tour be booked as a private trip?

Yes. Any of our Ring Road tours can be booked privately with your own local guide and vehicle. Ask a local for a price.