Westfjords, Snaefellsnes &Hornstrandir
Iceland’s wildest coasts and quietest corners.
The journey
Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace
This journey dives deep into Iceland’s rawest landscapes, blending iconic beauty with true wilderness. From the lava fields and waterfalls of West Iceland to the ever-changing scenery of Snaefellsnes. In the Westfjords, dramatic fjords, towering bird cliffs and remote beaches. The highlight is Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, a roadless world of silence, hiking trails and untouched nature. End in Reykjavik’s lively yet laid-back capital.
The route
Where you'll go
What makes this journey
Things you'll remember
Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s glacier volcano, lava fields and wild coastlines
Latrabjarg cliffs and Raudasandur’s red-sand beach
Dynjandi waterfall and scenic fjord drives through the Westfjords
A full day in remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
The remoteness and haunting beauty of Strandir
Volcanic Reykjanes landscapes at the edge of two continents
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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