Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes & the WestmanIslands
From the Westman Islands and glacier lagoons to Arctic fjords and Westfjords beaches.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Start with the Golden Circle's geysers and waterfalls, then visit Heimaey in the Westman Islands. Follow the south coast to Vatnajokull National Park, home to Europe's largest glacier, and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Drive on through the Eastfjords to Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss waterfall and Godafoss waterfall, then along the Troll Peninsula and the seal coast of Vatnsnes. In the Westfjords, the town of Isafjordur, Dynjandi waterfall and the red sands of Raudasandur beach await. Kirkjufell mountain on the Snaefellsnes peninsula and Hraunfossar waterfalls lead back to Reykjavik.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Climb Eldfell, a volcano that erupted in 1973, on the island of Heimaey
Walk to the Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue in Vatnajokull National Park
Wander Seydisfjordur, a timber-house town at the end of an Eastfjords fjord
Gaze into Studlagil canyon, lined with towering basalt columns
Stand before Godafoss waterfall, one of Iceland's prettiest
Stroll the red sands of Raudasandur beach in the Westfjords
Marvel at Hraunfossar, waterfalls streaming from a lava field
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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