Ring Road, Westfjords, Snaefellsnes & the WestmanIslands
From the Westman Islands and Eastfjords villages to northern peninsulas, Strandir and the Westfjords
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Walk to Skaftafellsjokull, a tongue of Europe’s largest glacier, in Vatnajokull National Park. The south coast brings Skogafoss waterfall, which sometimes comes with a rainbow. The East hides remote villages and the basalt columns of Studlagil canyon. In the north, fishing villages on the Troll Peninsula sit between mountains and sea, and the Vatnsnes peninsula holds the Hvitserkur sea stack. The Westfjords are home to Dynjandi waterfall, the red sands of Raudasandur beach and the remote Strandir coast with its driftwood beaches. The Snaefellsnes peninsula offers windswept beaches, striking rock formations and Kirkjufell mountain, all beneath the Snaefellsjokull glacier.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Hike the trails of Heimaey, the largest of the Westman Islands
Feel the spray at Skogafoss waterfall, which sometimes comes with a rainbow
Walk to Skaftafellsjokull, a glacier tongue in Vatnajokull National Park
Gaze into Studlagil canyon, lined with towering basalt columns
Discover Asbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon with a forest and a quiet pond
Admire Hvitserkur, a dramatic sea stack by the Vatnsnes peninsula
Stroll the red sands of Raudasandur beach in the Westfjords
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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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