Snaefellsnes, Golden Circle & SouthCoast
From glacier volcanoes to black sand shores, Iceland at its most iconic.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
This classic journey weaves together three of Iceland’s most diverse regions. Begin in West Iceland and Borgarfjordur, where lava fields, powerful hot springs and saga history set the scene. Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, often called “Iceland in miniature,” crowned by its glacier-capped volcano, dramatic coastlines and Kirkjufell. Continue to the Golden Circle to walk between tectonic plates, watch geysers erupt and feel the force of Gullfoss waterfall. The adventure then follows the South Coast past legendary waterfalls, black sand beaches and vast glaciers, before ending in Reykjavik and the volcanic landscapes of Reykjanes.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Snaefellsnes' coastline at the foot of Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano
Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall
Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss on the Golden Circle
Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
Reynisfjara black sand beach and sea stacks
Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
Reykjanes Peninsula’s geothermal and volcanic landscapes
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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