Westfjords &Snaefellsnes
Remote fjords, wild coasts and Iceland at its most untamed.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
This eight-day journey ventures deep into Iceland’s wild northwest, pairing the dramatic landscapes of the Westfjords with the diverse beauty of Snaefellsnes. Begin in West Iceland among lava fields, waterfalls and saga sites before exploring Snaefellsnes, where glaciers, volcanoes and rugged coastlines collide. Continue into the Westfjords, a region of soaring bird cliffs, red and golden beaches, deep fjords and quiet fishing villages. From the thunderous tiers of Dynjandi waterfall to the near-empty roads of Strandir, this route reveals Iceland at its most remote and rewarding, ending with time in Reykjavik and the volcanic landscapes of Reykjanes.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
West Iceland’s lava landscapes, waterfalls and saga heritage
Snaefellsnes Peninsula crowned by the Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano
Latrabjarg cliffs, Iceland’s westernmost point and prime puffin habitat
Dynjandi waterfall and the dramatic fjords of the Westfjords
Remote Strandir coast with abandoned fjords and vast Arctic views
Volcanic scenery and geothermal areas of the Reykjanes Peninsula
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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