Magnificent Iceland

Types of car recommended: Any type.

DAY 1
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included)

DAY 2
Depart Reykjavik towards Hvalfjörður. Continue to Snæfellsnes peninsula and en route pass the magnificent Eldborg crater before exploring the countless natural wonders the peninsula has to offer, for example arnarstapi sea cliffs with their varied birdlife and the rocky beach of djúpalónssandur.

Optional: Snow scooter tour on Snæfellsjökull glacier.

DAY 3
Sail with the ferry Baldur across the beautiful Breiðafjörður bay with its countless islands and rich bird life to Brjánslækur. Recommended is a drive to Látrabjarg cliffs the westernmost point of Iceland. In summer the 444 m high sea cliffs are occupied by millions of puffins, gannets, guillemots and razorbills.

DAY 4
Drive through the beautiful West Fjords making a stop at the waterfall dynjandi on the way to Ísafjörður, the largest town in the area. Explore the town and its surroundings such as the neighboring towns of Bolungarvík and suðureyri

Optional: Boat tour to the Vigur island, Kayak tour in Ísafjörður, natural history museum of Bolungarvík.

DAY 5
Drive the numerous uninhabited fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp with beautiful coastlines teeming with seals and bird life. Across steingrímsfjarðarheiði to the village Hólmavík. Continue along the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau to the agricultural region of Borgarfjörður before returning to Reykjavik.

Facts about Iceland, practical information, major attractions and flights to Iceland.

Driving in Iceland