Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes & FlateyIsland
From black sand beaches and Eastfjords villages to the Westfjords and the island of Flatey.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Begin on the Golden Circle, then follow the south coast's black sand beaches to Vatnajokull National Park and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Explore the remote villages of the Eastfjords, the lava landscapes of Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss waterfall, then cross north Iceland to the fishing villages of the Troll Peninsula. Continue to the Westfjords: the town of Isafjordur, Dynjandi waterfall and the Latrabjarg sea cliffs. Cross to Flatey, a tiny historic island in Breidafjordur bay, and finish with the Snaefellsnes peninsula, Hraunfossar waterfalls and Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Walk Reynisfjara black sand beach beneath the Reynisdrangar sea stacks
Look into Fjadrargljufur, an ancient canyon in southeast Iceland
Visit Borgarfjordur Eystri, a remote Eastfjords village of elves and puffins
Climb Hverfjall, a huge volcanic crater beside Lake Myvatn
Discover Asbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon with a forest and pond
Stand below Dynjandi waterfall, an icon of the Westfjords
Stroll Flatey, a tiny historic island of colourful houses and a painted church
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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