Choose a Wild West Iceland adventure and discover some of the country’s most untouched corners on truly memorable trips to Iceland. A tailored route takes you through towering mountains, deep blue fjords, and thunderous waterfalls, where raw landscapes invite quiet wonder.
Created for travelers who value authentic, personalized travel, every detail is shaped around your pace and passions. Book now to access guides, flexible routes, and unforgettable experiences across the Westfjords and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reykjavik → Ísafjörður | • Fly to Ísafjörður • Pick up rental car • Explore Ísafjörður town • Westfjords fjord viewpoints and coastal villages | Ísafjörður |
| 2 | Westfjords highlights | • Drive Arnarfjörður, Dýrafjörður, and Önundarfjörður • Stop in Þingeyri • Visit Dynjandi waterfall • Látrabjarg bird cliffs • Rauðasandur beach • Breiðavík and Örlygshöfn beaches | Southern Westfjords |
| 3 | Snæfellsnes Peninsula | • Snæfellsjökull area sightseeing • Kirkjufell and waterfall • Búðir black church • Djúpalónssandur beach • Hellnar and Arnarstapi sea cliffs • Berserkjahraun and Búðahraun lava fields | Snæfellsnes area |
| 4 | West Iceland and Borgarfjörður → Reykjavik | • Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls • Deildartunguhver hot spring • Reykholt saga sites • Grábrók crater lava fields • Glanni waterfall • Borgarnes settlement history | Reykjavik |
| 5 | Reykjavik City | • Hallgrímskirkja • Laugavegur and city squares • Tjörnin pond • Old harbour • Harpa Concert Hall • Sólfar Sun Voyager • Perlan | Reykjavik |
| 6 | Reykjavik → Keflavík | • Final time in Reykjavík as schedule allows • Transfer to Keflavík Airport • Departure | Departure |
Fly from Reykjavik to Ísafjörður and step straight into the dramatic Westfjords, a striking start to your Iceland travel. Pick up your rental car, meet a local host, and settle into a tailor-made rhythm with sweeping fjord views, quiet coastal villages, hot springs, short walks, and cultural stops.
Ísafjörður is your base for exploring the region. Choose from sea kayaking, Super Jeep trips on the Svalvogar peninsula, guided town walks, and flexible hikes in the Westfjords Alps. Short drives take you to Bolungarvík and the Ósvör Maritime Museum.
You can also visit Flateyri and Holt beach in Önundarfjörður, explore Suðureyri on Súgandafjörður, and finish with a meal at Tjöruhúsið, famous for its fish in a historic house. For a bigger adventure, join a full-day hike in Hornstrandir.
Drive through the fjords of Arnarfjörður, Dýrafjörður, and Önundarfjörður, weaving past fishing villages and steep mountain passes. Stop in historic Þingeyri to meet locals and enjoy fresh seafood, then walk up to majestic Dynjandi for misty views and unforgettable photos.
Continue to Látrabjarg, Iceland’s westernmost point, where tailor-made guiding helps you view nesting puffins and other seabirds up close from safe viewpoints. Then visit Rauðasandur for red sands and seal watching, and finish on the golden beaches of Breiðavík and Örlygshöfn as the evening light softens the coast.
Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, one of the best places to visit in Iceland, crowned by the Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano. Photograph Kirkjufell and its waterfall near Grundarfjörður, visit the black church at Búðir, and explore the beaches and sea cliffs of Djúpalónssandur, Hellnar, and Arnarstapi, with the Berserkjahraun and Búðahraun lava fields close by.
Personalize the day with tailor-made experiences such as whale watching, puffin and bird tours, a Snæfellsjökull snowcat adventure, lava cave exploration, or coastal kayaking.
Explore West Iceland and Borgarfjörður as part of your Iceland itinerary. Visit the cascading Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, feel the steam rising from Deildartunguhver, and stroll Reykholt’s saga sites. Along the way, walk the lava fields around Grábrók crater and stop at Glanni waterfall.
If you want a bigger hike, head into Hvalfjörður for the canyon trail to Glymur, Iceland’s 198 m waterfall. In Borgarnes, learn about early settlement history before returning to your route.
Personalize the day with a visit to Krauma geothermal baths, a horse farm stop or riding tour, Into the Glacier and lava cave experiences, a snowmobiling glacier tour, or a relaxing soak at Hvammsvík hot springs.
Explore Reykjavík at your own pace. Take in the views from Hallgrímskirkja, wander along Laugavegur and the lively city squares, pause by Tjörnin and the old harbour, then follow the waterfront to Harpa Concert Hall and the Sólfar Sun Voyager sculpture.
Personalize the day with museums focused on history, art, or whales, and visit Perlan for exhibits and panoramic views. Round things out with Reykjavík’s design shops, galleries, and world class restaurants for an authentic, personalized finish to your trip.
Departure day is simple and flexible. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a final walk through Reykjavík, pick up last souvenirs, or grab a relaxed coffee and light meal.
At the arranged time, transfer to Keflavík Airport for check-in and your onward flight home, bringing your Iceland journey to a close.
