How many days do you need in Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Westfjords?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and Westfjords combined
- Visiting Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and Westfjords in 5 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Golden Circle, West Iceland, and Reykholt
How Many Days to Spend in Iceland
Recommended Itineraries for Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Westfjords
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival and Downtown Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
| Day 2 | North to Glymur Falls and Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 3 | Ferry From Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 4 | Southern Westfjords: Látrabjarg & Dynjandi | Ísafjörður |
| Day 5 | Isafjordur or Hornstrandir Hiking | Ísafjörður |
| Day 6 | Scenic Drive: Isafjordur to Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
This unique self-drive tour travels through Iceland's beautiful west coast and Westfjords region, where few travelers roam. Starting in Reykjavík, you'll drive to the volcanic Snæfellsnes Peninsula before taking a car ferry to some of the most dramatic landscapes in Iceland. Here you'll hike the jagged cliffs at Londrangar, visit black, gold, and red sand beaches, and see the powerful Dynjandi Waterfall. End the trip in Ísafjörður—a great base for activities in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, accessible only by boat and trail. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Reykjavík, Pick Up Rental Car & Tour West Iceland | Laugarbakki |
| Day 2 | Ferry to the Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 3 | Hike the Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs, Visit Rauðasandur Beach | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 4 | Drive to Ísafjörður via Picnic at Dynjandi Waterfall | Ísafjörður |
| Day 5 | Drive to Drangsnes via Hómavík & Eastern Westfjords | Drangsnes |
| Day 6 | Return to Reykjavik, Explore | Reykjavík |
| Day 7 | Explore Reykjanes Peninsula, Depart Reykjavík |
This weeklong trip covers the highlights of the West and remote Westfjords. Travel to some of the lesser-visited areas, with only a fraction of the crowds. Spend a few days in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula before ferrying to the remote Westfjords, home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Iceland. Hike along the jagged cliffs at Látrabjarg, visit a red-sand beach, and picnic at the powerful Dynjandi Waterfall. Spend time in Ísafjörður and drive along the eight-fjord system to stop in small towns. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival and Downtown Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
| Day 2 | North to Glymur Falls and Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 3 | Ferry From Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 4 | Southern Westfjords: Látrabjarg & Dynjandi | Ísafjörður |
| Day 5 | Isafjordur or Hornstrandir Hiking | Ísafjörður |
| Day 6 | Eastern Westfjords - Isafjordur to Holmavik | Drangsnes |
| Day 7 | Drive From Holmavik Back to Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
| Day 8 | Visit the Reykjanes Peninsula & Depart From Reykjavík |
Experience the best sites along Iceland's west coast and remote Westfjords region with this eight-day tour. Starting in Reykjavik, you'll drive to the volcanic Snæfellsnes Peninsula before taking a car ferry to some of the most dramatic landscapes in Iceland. Here you'll hike along the jagged cliffs at Londrangar, visit black, gold, and red sand beaches, and see the powerful Dynjandi Waterfall. End the trip in Isafjordur—a great base for activities in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, accessible only by boat and trail. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Lake Mývatn & Akureyri
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival and Downtown Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
| Day 2 | Drive to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Hike in Glymur Falls, & Visit Borgarnes | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 3 | More of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Reykjavík |
| Day 4 | Ferry From Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 5 | Southern Westfjords: Látrabjarg & Dynjandi | Ísafjörður |
| Day 6 | Isafjordur or Hornstrandir Hiking | Ísafjörður |
| Day 7 | Scenic Drive from Isafjordur to Akureyri | Akureyri |
| Day 8 | The North: Godafoss, Whale Watching, and Big Waterfalls | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 9 | Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 10 | Return to Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
This 10-day driving itinerary is great for the summer when the crowds of the south coast and golden circle area are at their peak and accommodation can be hard to find. Instead, escape to the more remote areas of the country to experience some of the best that Iceland has to offer, with few other people to share it with. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Golden Circle, South Coast, East Fjords, Lake Mývatn & Akureyri
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival and Downtown Reykjavik | Reykjavík |
| Day 2 | North to Glymur Falls and Snaefellsnes Peninsula | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 3 | Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Black-Sand Beaches & Fishing Towns | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 4 | Ferry From Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 5 | Southern Westfjords: Látrabjarg & Dynjandi | Ísafjörður |
| Day 6 | Isafjordur or Hornstrandir Hiking | Ísafjörður |
| Day 7 | Scenic Drive from Isafjordur to Akureyri | Akureyri |
| Day 8 | The North: Godafoss, Whale Watching, and Big Waterfalls | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 9 | Geological Wonders of Lake Myvatn | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 10 | Scenic Eastern Fjords | Seydisfjordur |
| Day 11 | Seydisfjordur to Djúpivogur | Djupivogur |
| Day 12 | Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Skaftafell | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| Day 13 | South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand Beaches & the Start of the Golden Circle | Golden Circle |
| Day 14 | Golden Circle and back to Reykjavik / KEF |
With two weeks in Iceland, you can complete the entire ring road and add some great detours. This grand tour will take you to all the best places giving you plenty of time to hike, explore, and soak it all in. This 14-day itinerary covers all the major regions except the highlands, which you can see with a couple more days or by spending less time in some of the areas below. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Golden Circle, South Coast, East Fjords, Lake Mývatn & Laugarbakki
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Keflavík, Golden Circle, Horses and Hotsprings | Golden Circle |
| Day 2 | Langjokull Glacier Snowmobiling | Golden Circle |
| Day 3 | South Coast waterfalls & black sand beaches, Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier hike | Vík |
| Day 4 | Explore Vik on your own | Vík |
| Day 5 | Skaftafell Nature Reserve & Glacier Lagoons, Jokulsarlon Glacier Kayaking Adventure | Hofn |
| Day 6 | The Eastfjords, The Geothermal Vok Baths | Egilsstadir |
| Day 7 | The wonders of Lake Myvatn, Myvatn Nature Baths | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 8 | Dettifoss, Jokulsargljufur & Husavik, Husavik Whale Watching | Lake Mývatn |
| Day 9 | North West Iceland, Akureyri & Godafoss, East Glacial River Whitewater Rafting | Laugarbakki |
| Day 10 | Isafjordur Bay | Ísafjörður |
| Day 11 | Calm Water Kayaking, Dynjandi & the Northern Westfjords | Patreksfjörður |
| Day 12 | Latrabjarg, Raudasandur & the Southern Westfjords | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 13 | The wonders of Snaefellsnes, Vatnshellir Lava Cave Tour | Snæfellsnes Peninsula |
| Day 14 | West Iceland & Borgarfjordur | Reykjavík |
| Day 15 | Reykjanes peninsula, Departure |
Hit the road on Iceland's main highway for a 15-day self-drive adventure. You'll arrive in the west and, from there, head south, stopping at waterfalls, glaciers, and black-sand beaches. As you travel up to the east and north, you'll pass scenic fjords, go whale watching, brave river rapids, hike along sea cliffs, and explore lava caves before completing the circuit back in Reykjavík, Iceland's capital. Read more
How to travel between Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Westfjords
How to get to the Westfjords
The Westfjords region of Iceland is a remote area in the northwest with fjords, wildlife, and untouched beauty. Self-driving is the most popular option for traveling here for the flexibility of exploring this removed area of Iceland. Read more
How to get to Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is easily accessed by driving, and it's possible to tour the entire area in a full day—however, it's wise to allow for more time to really explore the expansive beauty. Read more
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