Westfjords & Arctic Coast Way

Westfjords & Arctic CoastWay

An epic journey through Iceland's remote Westfjords and Arctic coast, ending in the Eastfjords.

Duration15 days / 14 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

Travel through some of Iceland's most remote and least-visited landscapes, from the historic valleys of Dalir to the rugged Westfjords and far northeastern coast. Explore colourful beaches, dramatic fjords, fishing villages and the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall before continuing through the remote Strandir region. Head north through the lesser-visited landscapes of Vatnsnes and the Troll Peninsula, then discover Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and the Arctic Coast Way. Continue east through remote coastal regions and the secluded Eastfjords, with abundant birdlife, volcanic landscapes and charming villages along the way. The journey ends in Reykjavik after covering much of Iceland's wild northern and western coastline.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Explore the historic valleys of Dalir and the remote Breidafjordur coastline

Discover Raudasandur beach, dramatic fjords and the southern Westfjords

Visit Dynjandi waterfall and explore the remote Northern Westfjords

Travel through secluded Strandir and the Arctic Coast Way

Discover Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss waterfall and Asbyrgi canyon

Explore remote northeast Iceland and its rich birdlife

Discover the secluded Eastfjords and their charming fishing villages

Day by day

The itinerary in detail

This is a suggested outline — every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates. Contact us to customise any part of it.Click on each day below to expand and see the full details.
1Valleys of Dalir
Valleys of Dalir

The valleys of Dalir are steeped in history dating back to the Settlement of Iceland, as the main setting for many of Iceland's sagas and also where Eirikur “the Red” and his son Leifur Eiriksson lived. The unfrequented coastal route around Fellsstrond and Skardsstrond offers breathtaking views of the countless islands of Breidafjordur, with the backdrops of Snaefellsnes and the Westfjords.

Overnight: Dalir
2Westfjords' Southern Coast
3Latrabjarg & Raudasandur
4Dynjandi & the Northern Westfjords
5A Day Around Isafjordur
6Isafjordur Bay
7Northern Strandir
8North West Iceland & Vatnsnes
9Akureyri, Godafoss & the Troll Peninsula
10The Wonders of Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss
11Husavik, Asbyrgi & Melrakkasletta
12North East Iceland
13North East Coastline
14Eastfjords Villages
15Reykjavik City
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Duration15 days / 14 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate
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Practical details

Duration
15 days / 14 nights
Season
Year-round
Pace
Moderate
Available as
Self-drive

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