North Iceland &Snaefellsnes
From glacier-capped peninsulas to Iceland’s volcanic north.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
This seven-day journey covers a diverse selection of Iceland’s regions. Begin in West Iceland among lava fields, powerful hot springs and saga sites, before exploring Snaefellsnes’ lava fields, coastal cliffs and iconic peaks. Continue north to Lake Myvatn’s surreal geothermal scenery, thundering Dettifoss waterfall and the Diamond Circle. Discover charming towns like Husavík and Akureyri, tranquil shores dotted with seals, and hidden northern detours. The journey ends in Reykjavik and the otherworldly Reykjanes Peninsula, offering a complete blend of nature, culture and adventure.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Hraunfossar waterfalls and Deildartunguhver hot spring in West Iceland
Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s coastline, lava fields and Kirkjufell
Volcanic wonders of Lake Myvatn
Dettifoss waterfall and Asbyrgi canyon in the Diamond Circle
Akureyri, Godafoss waterfall and North Iceland’s hidden coastal gems
Reykjavík city life and the volcanic landscapes of Reykjanes
Day by day
The itinerary in detail
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.
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