Ring Road & Arctic CoastWay
Journey beyond the usual, from Iceland's hidden north to its most iconic landscapes.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Discover a wilder side of Iceland on a journey through remote coastlines, dramatic fjords and little-visited landscapes. Explore the volcanic wonders of West Iceland before heading north through the scenic Troll Peninsula and along the remote Arctic Coast Way. Discover volcanic landscapes and powerful waterfalls around Lake Myvatn, then venture to the far northeast, where tiny fishing villages, bird-rich cliffs and Arctic Circle landmarks await. Continue through the spectacular Eastfjords before reaching the glaciers and icebergs of Southeast Iceland and the black-sand beaches of the South Coast. Finish with Iceland's iconic Golden Circle and a day in Reykjavik, completing an unforgettable journey around the island.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Explore the volcanic landscapes and waterfalls of West Iceland
Drive through the dramatic Troll Peninsula
Discover the remote Arctic Coast Way
See powerful waterfalls and volcanic landscapes in North Iceland
Visit remote coastal villages and bird-rich cliffs
Explore the Eastfjords and Iceland's glacier country
Experience the Golden Circle and Reykjavik
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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