Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes &Landmannalaugar
From the Landmannalaugar highlands and Eastfjords to remote Strandir and the Westfjords.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Circle Iceland and leave the main road behind. Hike among the rainbow rhyolite mountains of the Landmannalaugar highlands, walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast and discover Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Vatnajokull National Park. Explore the Eastfjords, the lava landscapes of Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss waterfall, the fishing town of Husavik, the Troll Peninsula and the rugged Vatnsnes peninsula. The remote Strandir coast, the town of Isafjordur, Dynjandi waterfall and the Latrabjarg sea cliffs reveal the wild Westfjords, while the Snaefellsnes peninsula and Reykjavik add contrast.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Follow trails past blue lakes and hot springs in the Landmannalaugar highlands
Drive through the Thjorsa valley to Haifoss waterfall
Reach Mjoifjordur, a remote Eastfjords fjord with a tiny village
Discover the basalt formations of Vesturdalur valley
Admire Hvitserkur sea stack on the Vatnsnes peninsula
Look out over abandoned fjords from Northern Strandir
Hike through a canyon and caves to Glymur waterfall in Hvalfjordur fjord
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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