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Beyond Bankastræti and on up the small hill is Laugavegur (hot spring road); local washerwomen once walked this way to the springs in Laugardalur. This is Iceland’s major commercial artery, holding the main shops and a fair sprinkling of cafés, bars and restaurants. Not surprisingly therefore, on Friday and Saturday evenings in summer it’s bumper to bumper with cars, horns blaring and with well-oiled revellers hanging out of the windows.

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Top image: Laugavegur street during a snowstorm in the late evening, Reykjavik, Iceland © Nella/Shutterstock

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6 days - Wild West Fly&Drive

6 days

6 days - Wild West Fly&Drive

Take the road less travelled around the Westfjords and Snaefellsnes peninsulas. Visit places unspoiled by humans and see the wonders and creativity of nature at their very best! The wild Westfjords feature a stunning landscape of towering mountains, deep blue fjords, and thundering waterfalls.

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9 days - East to West Fly & Drive with the Westman Islands

9 days

9 days - East to West Fly & Drive with the Westman Islands

Drive around the Lake Lagarfljot and visit Hengifoss waterfall and the Hallormsstadur forest. Continue to the South Coast with its beautiful waterfalls, glacier lagoons and black sand beaches. Take a detour to spend a day in the stunning Westman Islands and end your trip with the Golden Circle.

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10 days - The Icelandic Ring Road

10 days

10 days - The Icelandic Ring Road

Spend 10 days driving along Iceland's scenic Ring Road, which stretches around the outside of the country. Soak in a thermal tub or pool beside gushing geysers or waterfalls, and relish the prospect of whale-watching, bird-watching, and glacier hiking in magical surroundings.

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8 days - Wild West Drive

8 days

8 days - Wild West Drive

Awaken the adventurous part of your soul and visit the remote Westfjords and parts of the Snaefellsnes peninsula that are yet to be discovered by most Iceland visitors. Here's where you'll have nature to yourself, from lava fields and craters to red sand beaches.

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7 days - The South Coast and Snaefellsnes in one week

7 days

7 days - The South Coast and Snaefellsnes in one week

With just a week's time, you'll be able to discover the popular Golden Circle, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, as well as Skaftafell National Park. This self-drive trip focuses on the South coast only, limiting your driving distances each day and as such allowing you more time to explore.

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7 days - The Classics of the South Coast and the Westman Islands

7 days

7 days - The Classics of the South Coast and the Westman Islands

This Classic Highlights trip to Iceland's most visited sights with a day off the beaten path in the gorgeous Westman Islands. This trip is perfect for those who want to visit the most popular sights of Iceland, and have an extra day to do something different without adding a lot of extra driving.

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updated 26.04.2021

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