18 million years in the making, 9 days to blow your mind—welcome to Iceland! There’s really no better way of taking in the country’s surreal blend of volcanic and glacial activity than the iconic Ring Road. Circling The Land of Ice and Fire, the 1328-kilometer (825-mile) road links together Iceland’s must-see wonders in one unforgettable journey. Think black sand beaches, lava fields, steaming vents, ice caves glowing blue, rust-red terrain, bubbling hot pools, and so much more. Days are for exploring geologic magic, nights are for chasing the Northern Lights across Iceland’s crisp, dark skies—or, if you join us in summer, for soaking it all in under the endless glow of the midnight sun.
This tour follows the same Ring Road route as our winter edition, with most stops identical—the key differences are a Brúarfoss waterfall hike and a Glacier Lagoon boat tour (replacing ice caves), puffin watching in Borgarfjörður Eystri (replacing an overnight in Egilsstaðir), and long midnight sun evenings instead of Northern Lights hunts.
Come join our 9-day all-women summer tour follows Iceland's Ring Road from start to finish, connecting the country's most iconic landscapes in one continuous journey! We travel by minibus with a local guide, staying in comfortable hotels each night after days that include a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, a boat tour through Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, whale watching out of Dalvík, and an evening with the puffins in Borgarfjörður Eystri. All breakfasts are included, along with a welcome dinner, a farewell dinner, and a greenhouse lunch on Day 2. The trip wraps up with a soak at the Blue Lagoon before departure.
This tour follows the same Ring Road route as our summer edition, with most stops identical—the key differences are ice caves (replacing the Glacier Lagoon boat tour), the Friðheimar greenhouse lunch (replacing the Brúarfoss hike), and nightly Northern Lights hunts instead of midnight sun evenings.
What better way to spend 9 days in Iceland than by visiting all its hottest locations in a single trip? Join a group of like-minded adventurous women and complete the iconic Ring Road, featuring the most Instagrammable winter wonderland in the world! If you’re on your own, no worries—this is the perfect opportunity to forge meaningful friendships in a safe and welcoming environment. Enjoy rugged landscapes by day and elegant hotels by night, all while keeping an eye out for that magical glow of the Northern Lights in the sky.
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This Ring Road tour for women is beginner-friendly! No special skills are required, just a basic level of fitness, as you’ll be leisurely walking and sightseeing for the majority of the tour. You’ll only do two hikes lasting around 3 hours, but other than that, you’ll be exploring Iceland at a relaxed pace!
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Your main luggage for this Ring Road tour for women will be transported by transport vehicle, and you will not have access to it until you reach your accommodation in the afternoon. Everything needed for the day’s trek must be in your daypack.
You can take one piece of luggage on the tour. Your guide advises you not to bring a massive one—there are luggage lockers at four centrally located places in Reykjavik where you can store your extra luggage.
For your own well-being and safety, we strongly suggest following the advice of this equipment list. This includes having good quality rain gear, tops, and bottoms. Cotton clothing is not appropriate for any strenuous outdoor activity—nor are jeans and cotton t-shirts. Modern outdoor clothing is by far more comfortable and will greatly improve your experience.
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A women-only tour is designed to create a supportive, respectful, and empowering space for women to travel together. These departures are open to women, including transgender women, and are intentionally hosted without men. The focus is on a women-centred group dynamic, where everyone is expected to show consideration and respect for one another. This approach reflects our values and the way these trips are thoughtfully designed and guided.
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Ring Road tours for women can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
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The price for this all-women Ring Road tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcomed and encouraged to sign up—you can either opt for a single supplement or you can choose to share a room with one of your fellow travelers! Note that a single supplement will never be enforced—in case there’s an odd number of travellers, solo travellers will take turns staying in single rooms.
To get to Iceland to your Ring Road tour for women, most people fly into Keflavík International Airport (KEF), located 45 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. From there, the best and the cheapest way is to take one of the public busses like Airport Direct or Flybus. Buses leave 35-40 minutes after the arrival of each flight, 24/7.
Make your way to the beautiful hotel room that your guides will have reserved for you. If you arrive before check-in, you can store your luggage at the hotel and explore the city at your own pace. In the evening, meet your guide and fellow travelers at 6pm for a welcome gathering on Day 1, followed by dinner in the city.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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