Snaefellsnes & GoldenCircle

Iceland in miniature meets Iceland’s greatest classics.

Duration5 days / 4 nights

StyleSelf-drive

SeasonYear-round

PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

This five-day journey blends the diverse wonders of West Iceland and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula with the iconic highlights of the Golden Circle. Explore Borgarfjordur’s hidden gems, from lava waterfalls to Europe’s most powerful hot spring, before heading into the mythic landscapes of Snaefellsnes — a region famed for its glacier-capped volcano, dramatic coastlines, lava fields, and the photogenic Kirkjufell. Continue to the Golden Circle to witness erupting geysers, thundering waterfalls, and the rift where continents drift apart. Conclude your adventure with a day in Reykjavik’s lively cultural scene and the volcanic beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Borgarfjordur’s hidden gems: Hraunfossar, Barnafoss & Deildartunguhver

Snaefellsnes “Iceland in miniature” landscapes & coastal viewpoints

Snaefellsjokull glacier-volcano & iconic Kirkjufell mountain

Golden Circle classics: Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss

Explore Reykjavik’s culture, cuisine, museums & music

Reykjanes volcanic landscapes and cliffs

Day by day

The itinerary in detail

This is a suggested outline — every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates. Contact us to customise any part of it.Click on each day below to expand and see the full details.

1West Iceland & Borgarfjordur

The lava landscape of West Iceland is home to several lesser-known sights like the Grabrok crater and Glanni waterfall, just off road 1. A detour into the Borgarfjordur area will take you to the unique Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. The village of Reykholt on the way is steeped in saga history with a medieval centre and the oldest hot spring in Iceland. Hikers must take the road into the Hvalfjordur fjord for the exhilarating hike along a canyon and through caves to the 198m-tall Glymur waterfall.

Horse RidingInto the GlacierHot SpringsHorse Farm Visit

Overnight: Snaefellsnes

2Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland in Miniature

3Golden Circle

4Reykjavik City

5Reykjanes Peninsula

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Duration5 days / 4 nights

StyleSelf-drive

SeasonYear-round

PaceModerate

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Practical details

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Season

Year-round

Pace

Moderate

Available as

Self-drive

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