Wild West Drive & Golden Circle with FlateyIsland
A journey into Iceland’s wild west, from Snaefellsnes and Flatey to the remote Westfjords and Strandir.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Travel deep into Iceland’s wild west, combining the diverse landscapes of Snaefellsnes with the remote beauty of the Westfjords. Discover lava fields, waterfalls and the Snaefellsjokull glacier-volcano before spending a night on peaceful Flatey Island, surrounded by colourful houses, sheep and birdlife. Continue to the red sands of Raudasandur and the dramatic cliffs of Latrabjarg, then follow spectacular fjords to Dynjandi waterfall and Isafjordur. Explore charming fishing villages, hike through pristine mountain landscapes and venture into the remote Strandir coast, where deserted fjords and driftwood beaches await. Finish with Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the volcanic landscapes of Reykjanes.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Discover Snaefellsnes, with lava fields, dramatic coastlines and the iconic Kirkjufell.
Spend a night on peaceful, historic Flatey Island in Breidafjordur Bay.
Explore Raudasandur’s red sands and the spectacular Latrabjarg bird cliffs.
Marvel at Dynjandi, the Westfjords’ magnificent multi-tiered waterfall.
Experience Isafjordur and the surrounding fjords, villages and hiking trails.
Venture into remote Strandir, with deserted fjords, beaches and tiny settlements.
Finish with the Golden Circle and volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula.
Day by day
The itinerary in detail
The lava landscape of West Iceland is home to several lesser-known sights like the Grabrok crater and Glanni waterfall, just off road 1. A detour into the Borgarfjordur area will take you to the unique Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. The village of Reykholt on the way is steeped in saga history with a medieval centre and the oldest hot spring in Iceland. Hikers must take the road into the Hvalfjordur fjord for the exhilarating hike along a canyon and through caves to the 198m-tall Glymur waterfall.
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