Ring Road, Snaefellsnes & Arctic CoastWay
From quiet northern coastlines and remote fjords to glaciers, waterfalls and Reykjavik.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Explore Iceland beyond the main routes, travelling from West Iceland through the remote north and east before returning along the South Coast. Discover the waterfalls and lava landscapes of Borgarfjordur and Snaefellsnes, then continue through the lesser-visited North West and Troll Peninsula to Akureyri. Follow the Arctic Coast Way past whale-watching waters, secluded villages, sea cliffs and bird-rich peninsulas before reaching the dramatic Eastfjords. Head south through towering mountains and fishing villages to Vatnajokull glacier, icebergs and the black-sand beaches of the South Coast. Finish with the Golden Circle and Reykjavik, combining remote landscapes with Iceland's best-known sights.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Discover the waterfalls and the historic landscapes of Borgarfjordur
Explore Snaefellsnes' lava fields, beaches and iconic Kirkjufell mountain
Travel through the Troll Peninsula and the fishing villages of North Iceland
Follow the remote Arctic Coast Way to bird-rich northern peninsulas
Explore the secluded Eastfjords and their dramatic coastal villages
See Vatnajokull glacier, Skaftafell and the icebergs of Jokulsarlon
Visit South Coast waterfalls, 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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