Extended Ring Road with Highlands and WestmanIslands
From Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork the Troll Peninsula and Westfjords cliffs
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
Hike among rhyolite mountains and hot springs in Landmannalaugar, follow trails through the birch forests of Thorsmork. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast and out to Skaftafellsjokull, a glacier tongue in Vatnajokull National Park. In the north, Godafoss waterfall and the Troll Peninsula’s fishing villages and coastal views reward the drive. The Westfjords bring Dynjandi waterfall and the Latrabjarg sea cliffs, while Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, offers a unique atmosphere. Between them, the trip covers highlands, glaciers, waterfalls and remote coastline.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
See Strokkur geyser shoot a jet of water high into the air
Hike the Landmannalaugar highlandswith their colourful rhyolite mountains
Explore the birch forests of Thorsmork
Step behind the falling water of Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Visit Godafoss waterfall, "the waterfall of the gods"
Drive the Troll Peninsula coast, with views of islands, mountains and fishing villages
Look out from the Latrabjarg sea cliffs at Iceland’s westernmost point
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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