Iceland Ring Road and Westman Islands trip

Arrive at Keflavík International Airport on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Transfer to your accommodation nearby and settle in before your journey begins.

If time allows, enjoy an easy first taste of Iceland with a short coastal walk and a relaxed dinner. Rest up for tomorrow’s adventures.

Choose tailored Golden Circle experiences to make your Iceland travel personal and authentic. Slow down with a soak at the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana, or taste freshly baked bread from a geothermal bakery.

For a more active day, add a lava cave exploration, an Inside the Volcano tour, snowmobiling, horse riding, or snorkelling in Silfra.

Heimaey in the Westman Islands pairs colorful lava fields with the Eldfell volcano and the windswept Storhofdi cliffs, home to one of the world’s largest puffin colonies. Visit the Eldheimar Museum to see homes buried by the 1973 eruption, then hike volcanic ridges for sweeping views across the island and out to sea.

For a touch of culture, stop by Stafkirkjan, a charming Norwegian-style stave church.

Discover Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, with time to walk behind Seljalandsfoss and catch misty rainbows at Skogafoss. Continue to Reynisfjara to wander black sands framed by basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, then visit Dyrholaey for its cliffs and stone arch, with chances to spot puffins in season. On clear days, enjoy distant views of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla, and add an optional stop at the Skogar Folk Museum for a cultural break.

Optional activities include horse riding, ice cave tours, snowmobiling, ATV safaris on black sand, glacier hikes, and glacier ice climbing.

Explore Skaftafell National Park with hikes to picturesque Svartifoss and viewpoints over the Skaftafellsjokull glacier, then continue to the ancient Fjadrargljufur canyon. End at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara, the black sand “Diamond Beach,” among the best places to visit in Iceland.

For quieter glacier scenery, add optional stops at Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, or Hoffellsjokull. Customize your Southeast Iceland adventure with puffin watching, super jeep glacier tours, crystal ice cave excursions, glacier lagoon boat trips, glacier hikes, kayaking, and glacier ice climbing.

Discover the Eastfjords, where towering mountains and winding fjords lead to charming fishing villages like Seydisfjordur and remote Mjoifjordur. Base yourself in Egilsstadir for relaxed lakeside comforts and easy access to the region’s highlights. 

Tailor-made options include tracing the legend of Lake Lagarfljot, walking the trails of Hallormsstadaskogur forest, hiking to Hengifoss waterfall, and visiting Studlagil Canyon to admire soaring basalt columns and a vivid glacial river.

Explore the volcanic Lake Myvatn region, a powerful highlight on any Iceland itinerary. Walk through the steaming geothermal landscapes of Hverir and Leirhnjukur, then wander the lava formations of Dimmuborgir.

Climb or view the Viti and Hverfjall craters, visit the Grjotagja lava cave and spring made famous in Game of Thrones, and finish at Skutustadagigar to see Myvatn’s striking pseudo craters.

Visit Dettifoss, often called Europe’s most powerful waterfall, then follow the dramatic landscapes of Jokulsargljufur canyon. Continue to Asbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon where turquoise Botnstjorn pond adds a surprising pop of color, and explore Vesturdalur for the echoing basalt formations of Hljodaklettar and the vivid Raudholar hills.

End the day in the fishing village of Husavik, renowned for whale watching and the GeoSea geothermal sea baths.

Visit Godafoss, the picture-perfect “Waterfall of the Gods,” then explore Akureyri’s charming downtown and Lystigardurinn Botanical Garden. Continue with a scenic drive around the Troll Peninsula to the colorful fishing village of Siglufjordur, with plenty of fjord viewpoints along the way.

Head to the Vatnsnes Peninsula to see the Hvitserkur sea stack, the natural fortress of Borgarvirki, and the Seal Centre, keeping watch for seals along the shoreline. Tailor the day with optional experiences such as the Forest Lagoon or a beer spa, whale watching, seasonal dog sledding, horse riding, river rafting, or summer kayaking.

Explore Reykjavik at an easy pace. Climb Hallgrimskirkja for sweeping city views, stroll Laugavegur and the town squares, and linger by Tjornin and the old harbour. Along the coastline, admire Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture.

Choose museums focused on history, art, or whales, or visit Perlan for panoramic views and engaging exhibitions. Finish with local design shops and world-class dining in a clean, green, and welcoming northern capital.

If your flight schedule allows, turn your final hours into a last taste of Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Explore the steaming geothermal fields of Gunnuhver and Krysuvik, stroll the shores of Kleifarvatn on the Mid Atlantic Ridge, and stop at the green-hued crater lake Graenavatn.

Continue to the Reykjanes bird cliffs and sea stacks, cross the Bridge Between the Continents, and take in the lava fields of Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark for a true moon-like farewell.

Finish with an optional soak at the Blue Lagoon, then continue to Keflavik Airport in time for check-in. Timings and stops can be tailored with local guides for an authentic, personalised departure day.