Ring Road & the Westman Islands

Ring Road & the WestmanIslands

An unforgettable journey around Iceland with iconic sights and island adventures.

Duration9 days / 8 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

Experience the very best of Iceland on this complete Ring Road adventure, enriched with a visit to the unique Westman Islands. Discover the legendary Golden Circle before exploring Heimaey's volcanic landscapes and rich eruption history. Continue along the spectacular South Coast to glacier lagoons, black sand beaches and the vast Vatnajokull National Park. Journey through the dramatic Eastfjords, the volcanic wonders of Lake Myvatn and the waterfalls, fjords and charming towns of North Iceland. Finish your adventure in vibrant Reykjavik and the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula. Combining Iceland's greatest highlights with unforgettable natural diversity, this itinerary offers the ultimate introduction to the Land of Fire and Ice.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Explore the Golden Circle's waterfalls, tectonic rift valley and geyser

Discover the volcanic landscapes and puffins of the Westman Islands

Visit South Coast waterfalls, black sand beaches and glacier lagoons

Experience the scenic Eastfjords and the basalt columns of Studlagil

Explore Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss and North Iceland's volcanic landscapes

Discover Akureyri, Godafoss waterfall and the hidden gems of North West Iceland

Finish in Reykjavik and the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula

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.
1Golden Circle
Golden Circle

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.

ZipliningGeothermal Bakery VisitRiver KayakingHorse RidingSnorkellingInside the VolcanoRiver RaftingHot SpringsPaddleboardingFishing Tour
Overnight: Golden Circle
2Westman Islands
3South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches
4Skaftafell National Park & Glacier Lagoons
5The Eastfjords
6The Wonders of Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss
7North West Iceland, Akureyri & Godafoss
8Reykjavik City
9Reykjanes Peninsula
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Duration9 days / 8 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate
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Practical details

Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Season
Year-round
Pace
Moderate
Available as
Self-drive

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