Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes & FlateyIsland
From the Eastfjords and the North to remote Strandir and Flatey island
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Seljalandsfoss waterfall lets you walk behind the falling water, and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Vatnajokull National Park is dotted with icebergs. The Eastfjords hold Seydisfjordur, whose historic centre has timber houses and a pretty blue church, while Studlagil canyon in East Iceland is lined with basalt columns.. In the north, the Skagi peninsula has basalt formations near Kalfshamarsvik lighthouse, and the Hvitserkur sea stack rises off the Vatnsnes peninsula. The Westfjords bring Dynjandi waterfall, the red sands of Raudasandur beach and the remote Strandir coast of driftwood beaches. Flatey, a tiny island in Breidafjordur bay, has colourful houses and a historic library.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Walk through Thingvellir National Park between two tectonic plates
Hike to Svartifoss waterfall in Vatnajokull National Park
Climb to Hengifoss waterfall above Lake Lagarfljot in the Eastfjords
Stroll among the Hljodaklettar basalt formations in Vesturdalur valley
Admire the basalt formations of Kalfshamarsvik on the Skagi peninsula
Stand on the Latrabjarg sea cliffs, Iceland’s westernmost point
Walk up Grabrok, a crater beside the Ring Road in West Iceland
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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