Ring Road, Arctic Coast Way & the WestmanIslands
An epic journey through Iceland's remote north and east, ending with glaciers, islands and iconic sights.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Travel across Iceland's northern and eastern regions, combining remote coastlines, dramatic fjords and volcanic landscapes with some of the country's best-known sights. Explore West Iceland and the lesser-visited landscapes of the north before following the Troll Peninsula and the Arctic Coast Way towards the far northeast. Discover the volcanic wonders of Lake Myvatn, mighty Dettifoss and the peaceful Asbyrgi canyon, then continue through remote fishing villages and the spectacular Eastfjords. Follow the south coast past glaciers, icebergs and black-sand beaches, with time to explore the Westman Islands before finishing with the Golden Circle and Reykjavik. A diverse journey combining nature, wildlife and Icelandic culture.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Discover the waterfalls and lava landscapes of West Iceland
Explore the Troll Peninsula and the surrounding fjords
Experience Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss waterfall and Asbyrgi canyon
Follow the remote Arctic Coast Way through northeast Iceland
Explore the dramatic Eastfjords and their fishing villages
Discover the Westman Islands and their volcanic landscapes
See glaciers, icebergs, black-sand beaches and the Golden Circle
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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