Let the hush and wonder of the Eastfjords open your journey on our East to West Iceland trip, created for travelers who want a more personal, unhurried, and local way to explore. Spend time in small fishing towns, soak in lesser-known hot springs, and follow the shifting light as it moves across fjords, lava fields, and black sand beaches.
Choose your dates and share what matters most to you, from nature and culture to comfort, or a blend of all three. We will craft a tailor-made route with trusted local connections and distinctive stays. If you are dreaming of Iceland trips that trade checklists for real encounters, this is where it begins. Start planning now, and turn scenic drives into quiet, lasting moments across Iceland.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavik → Egilsstadir → Eastfjords | • Fly from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir • Pick up rental car and begin a tailor-made coastal drive • Explore Mjoifjordur and Brekkuthorp • Visit Dalatangi lighthouse • Wander Seydisfjordur • End in Borgarfjordur Eystri | Eastfjords |
| 2 | Eastfjords | • Personalize your day with optional experiences • Unwind at Vok Baths • Join a reindeer encounter • Ride Icelandic horses • Explore fjord landscapes by super jeep • Try axe throwing and enjoy a relaxed coastal drive | Eastfjords |
| 3 | Eastfjords → Southeast Iceland (Vatnajokull) | • Drive toward the Vatnajokull region • Stop in Egilsstadir by Lake Lagarfljot • Choose Hengifoss hike or visit Studlagil Canyon • Explore Skaftafell area and hike to Svartifoss • Visit Fjadrargljufur canyon • End at Jokulsarlon and Breidamerkurfjara “Diamond Beach” | South East Coast |
| 4 | Southeast Iceland → South Coast | • Drive Route 1 to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss • Explore Reynisfjara black sand beach • Visit Dyrholaey cliffs and stone arch • See volcano views of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla • Optional cultural stops | South West Coast |
| 5 | South Coast → Golden Circle | • Explore Thingvellir National Park • Visit Geysir geothermal area • Experience Gullfoss, the “Golden Falls” • Stop at Kerid crater lake • Visit Hveragerdi | Golden Circle |
| 6 | Reykjavik | • Explore Reykjavik on foot • Visit Tjornin city pond and the old harbour • Stop at Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture | Reykjavik |
| 7 | Reykjavik → Keflavik Airport | • Transfer to Keflavik Airport for departure | — |
Fly from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir to start your Iceland travel. Take in aerial views of glaciers, fjords, and lava fields on the way in, then land in the calm Eastfjords. Pick up your rental car and set off on a tailor-made drive along quiet coastal roads.
Explore the narrow fjord of Mjoifjordur and the small village of Brekkuthorp, admire the wide ocean panorama from Dalatangi lighthouse, and wander Seydisfjordur for its timber houses, art shops, and iconic blue church. End in Borgarfjordur Eystri to watch puffins among colourful mountains and discover local elf lore.
Personalize your day in the Eastfjords with authentic, tailor-made experiences. Unwind at Vok Baths, join a reindeer encounter, ride Icelandic horses, or set out by super jeep to explore dramatic fjord scenery. For something different, try axe-throwing before ending the day with a relaxed coastal drive.
Drive from the Eastfjords into Southeast Iceland for a day that blends fjords, forests, and glaciers, covering some of the best places to visit in Iceland. Start with Seydisfjordur and, if time allows, a detour to remote Mjoifjordur, then stop in Egilsstadir by Lake Lagarfljot for lakeside views and a short walk in Hallormsstadaskogur. Choose one standout en route, either Hengifoss for its layered cliffs or Studlagil Canyon for basalt columns and a bright glacial river.
Continue into the Vatnajokull region with time for Skaftafell and Svartifoss, then visit Fjadrargljufur canyon and end at Jokulsarlon and the black sand “Diamond Beach.” Optional stops like Fjallsarlon or Hoffellsjokull add quieter glacier views, with tailor made activities including glacier hikes, boat trips, ice caves, super jeep tours, puffin watching, and kayaking.
Drive Route 1 to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, then continue to the black sands of Reynisfjara to see the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Visit the cliffs and stone arch of Dyrholaey for puffin spotting and sweeping coastal views, with Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla often visible in the distance. For a cultural detour, stop by the Skogar Folk Museum.
Tailor-made activities today range from horse riding to ice cave tours, snowmobiling, ATV safaris on black sand, glacier hikes, and glacier ice climbing, with options to suit a wide range of ages and fitness levels.
Explore the Golden Circle, starting with Thingvellir National Park, set in the rift valley between the Eurasian and North American plates. Continue to the Geysir geothermal area to watch Strokkur erupt every 8 to 10 minutes, then feel the spray at mighty Gullfoss, the famed “Golden Falls.”
Round out the day with a stop at Kerid crater lake and a visit to Hveragerdi, a hot springs town known for local flavors and geothermal warmth.
Discover Reykjavik at an easy, walkable pace. Visit Hallgrimskirkja, browse Laugavegur and the nearby town squares, then wander by Tjornin city pond and the charming old harbour. Stop at Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture for postcard views over the coastline.
Shape the day around small museums focused on history, art, or whales, or head to Perlan for sweeping panoramas. Finish with local design shops, galleries, and world-class restaurants for a fitting finale to your Iceland itinerary.
All great Iceland trips come to a close. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final relaxed breakfast in Reykjavik and a last stroll for any souvenirs or photos.
Then transfer to Keflavik Airport in time for your departure flight, taking home unforgettable memories of Iceland’s landscapes and quiet moments.
