Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes &Thorsmork
From colourful highlands and glaciers to remote fjords and the Westfjords.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Travel across Iceland from the popular sights of the southwest into the country's more remote eastern, northern and western regions. The journey combines colourful highland landscapes, powerful rivers and waterfalls, vast glaciers and black-sand coastlines with quiet fishing villages and dramatic fjords. After exploring the Eastfjords, continue north through volcanic terrain and along the Arctic coast before heading west towards the Westfjords. Here, winding roads and steep mountains lead through some of Iceland's most isolated landscapes. The route then continues through Snaefellsnes and West Iceland, ending in Reykjavik after a varied journey through Iceland's contrasting landscapes and regions.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Explore the Golden Circle and hike through the colourful mountains of Landmannalaugar
Hike in Thorsmork and discover the waterfalls and black-sand beaches of the South Coast
See Vatnajokull glacier, Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
Discover the Eastfjords and their remote fishing villages
Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss waterfall, Asbyrgi canyon and Husavik
Travel through Akureyri, North West Iceland and Isafjordur Bay
Discover Dynjandi waterfall, Raudasandur beach and Latrabjarg cliffs
Day by day
The itinerary in detail
The Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular sightseeing route. The three pillars of this region are Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and the Gullfoss waterfall. Thingvellir, a historically significant site, is located in the rift valley between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The Strokkur geyser, which erupts 30 meters up into the air every 8-10 minutes, is the highlight of the Geysir geothermal area. Gullfoss, the golden falls, is one of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls. Apart from the most famous sights, there are several options for activities and lesser-visited gems including the Kerid crater lake and the hot springs town of Hveragerdi.
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