Ultimate Westfjords Way Road Trip

11 days / 10 nights
11 days / 10 nights
The Rauðisandur beach from above
A man standing below Kirkjufellsfoss
The Látrabjarg sea bird cliffs
The Rauðisandur beach from above
A man standing below Kirkjufellsfoss
The Látrabjarg sea bird cliffs
The Rauðisandur beach from above
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Dive into the wilderness of the most tranquil region

The Westfjords are truly off the beaten track. The remotest region in Iceland packs in endless sea views, sheer cliff faces, and unspoilt mountainscapes as far as the eye can see.

On this 11-day road Westfjords Way road trip, you’ll wind along the coast-hugging roads past waterfalls, abandoned farms, and quaint villages. If you’re looking to escape it all and reconnect with nature, there really is no place like the Westfjords.

Travel styleSelf-drive
Trip length11 days / 10 nights
VibeIn depth
SeasonSummer
(1 May - 30 Sep)
TransportRental car
Starts fromReykjavík
Tour codeSD13

On this tour you will...

  • See puffins nesting at the Látrabjarg sea cliffs

  • Spot whales and Arctic foxes roaming free

  • Admire beautiful multi-tiered waterfalls

  • Explore the diverse scenery of the Snæfellsnes peninsula

  • Cross the magnificent Breiðafjörður bay by ferry

  • Weave in and out of fjords, each with its own character

Top attractions

Multiple cascades of the Dynjandi waterfall in summer

Dynjandi

The town of Ísafjörður on a sunny day

Ísafjörður

Puffins on the Látrabjarg sea cliffs

Látrabjarg

The village of Hólmavík at sunset

Hólmavík

The Rauðisandur beach from above

Rauðisandur

The Bolafjall radar station near the village of Bolungarvík

Bolungarvík

A kittiwake flying above cliffs in the Breiðafjörður bay

Breiðafjörður bay

The black sand of the Djúpalónssandur beach

Djúpalónssandur

Gatklettur rock arch at Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi

Þingvellir National Park, Iceland, in autumn colors

Þingvellir National Park

The Gullfoss waterfall in summertime

Gullfoss

The Strokkur geyser erupting in winter against a sunset

Geysir and Strokkur

Water coming out of colorful rocks at Deildartunguhver hot spring

Deildartunguhver

The Hraunfossar waterfall in winter covered in ice

Hraunfossar and Barnafoss

The Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík in summer

Downtown Reykjavík

Why book a self-drive trip with Iceland Tours?

  • Start your tour on the date that suits you

  • 24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland

  • Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit

  • New rental cars with 2 drivers as standard

  • Handpicked local accommodation options

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Your 11-day self-drive itinerary

Your 11-day self-drive itinerary
Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance50 km (31 mi)
Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance50 km (31 mi)

Your memorable Icelandic adventure begins at the very moment you arrive at Keflavík Airport! Once you pick up your rental vehicle, you head directly towards Reykjavík where you stay for the night.

Highlights

The Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík in summer

Downtown Reykjavík

Extra activities

Riders on FlyOver Iceland above a virtual waterfallExtra

FlyOver Iceland

The Sky Lagoon at sunsetExtra

Sky Lagoon Pure Pass

Staying inSnæsfellsnes area
Driving distance300 km (186 mi)
Staying inSnæsfellsnes area
Driving distance300 km (186 mi)

You head north-ouest today towards the Snæfellsnes peninsula where sits the famous and majestic Snaefell volcano toured by the Snæfell glacier. You discover several sites along the way, such as the Eldborg volcanic crater, Gerðuberg basalt columns, Búðir, Djúpalónssandur and its historical remain ship wrech right on the pebble beach among others before reaching the village of Stykkishólmur where you spend the night.

Highlights

The black sand of the Djúpalónssandur beach

Djúpalónssandur

Gatklettur rock arch at Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi

A man standing below Kirkjufellsfoss

Kirkjufell

The Snæfellsjökull glacier at sunset

Snæfellsjökull Glacier & National Park

Extra activities

A group exploring the Vatnshellir lava caveExtra

Vatnshellir Cave Tour

Staying inSouthern Westfjords area
Driving distance30 km (19 mi)
Staying inSouthern Westfjords area
Driving distance30 km (19 mi)

After crossing the Breiðafjörður bay by ferry from Stykkishólmur, you reach the Westfjords. The trip takes approximately 3 hours between the two points where countless small islands punctuate the landscape.

Highlights

A kittiwake flying above cliffs in the Breiðafjörður bay

Breiðafjörður bay

Staying inSouthern Westfjords area
Driving distance135 km (84 mi)
Staying inSouthern Westfjords area
Driving distance135 km (84 mi)

You visit today the most secluded places in Iceland where steep mountains, fjords and bays are predominant. Your destination for today is Látrabjarg, one of the biggest bird cliffs in Iceland and one of the country’s largest puffin colonies. On Your way from Látrabjarg you can make a stop to Rauðisandur where stretches of reddish sand beaches can be found giving a surreal feeling of the landscape.

Highlights

The Rauðisandur beach from above

Rauðisandur

Puffins on the Látrabjarg sea cliffs

Látrabjarg

Staying inNorthern Westfjords area
Driving distance175 km (109 mi)
Staying inNorthern Westfjords area
Driving distance175 km (109 mi)

Today you continue up north of the Westfjords, one of the most remote regions of Iceland. The landscape is breathtaking as you cross mountains and heaths and drive along the dramatic fjords at the foot of steep cliffs. You will pass Dynjandi a beautiful waterfall that lies in the northern arm of the fjord Arnarfjörður. You will drive along the west fjords until you reach Ísafjörður.

Highlights

The town of Ísafjörður on a sunny day

Ísafjörður

The Bolafjall radar station near the village of Bolungarvík

Bolungarvík

Multiple cascades of the Dynjandi waterfall in summer

Dynjandi

Staying inHólmavík area
Driving distance230 km (143 mi)
Staying inHólmavík area
Driving distance230 km (143 mi)

From Ísafjörður you continue your journey of the Westfjords driving along the numerous small fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp passing the Vigur Island on the way. You drive pass Drangsnes before reaching Hólmavík where you can visit an interesting museum dedicated to the ancient Icelandic magic.

Highlights

The village of Drangsnes in the Westfjords at sunset

Drangsnes

The village of Hólmavík at sunset

Hólmavík

Staying inHólmavík area
Driving distance250 km (155 mi)
Staying inHólmavík area
Driving distance250 km (155 mi)

You explore today the beautiful area of Strandir on the eastern part of the Westfjords. From Hólmavík you drive up north to Krossnesfjall. You might like to take an easy hike up the mountain Reykjarneshyrna and experience the magnificent view it offers right from the top! When you have reach Krossnes you might like to stop and enjoy a relaxing moment in the geothermal pool of Krossneslaug. This natural pool offers the unique experience being one with the raw elements of nature around as it is surrounded by stunning mountains behind you and facing the open ocean in front. This is an absolute moment not to miss out on. On the way back to Hólmavík you can make a stop in the small village Djúpavík for reaching your hotel for the night.

Highlights

A rusty shipwreck in the village of Djúpavík in the Westfjords

Djúpavík

Staying inHrútafjörður area
Driving distance250 km (155 mi)
Staying inHrútafjörður area
Driving distance250 km (155 mi)

Your adventure in Iceland continues and today you will be heading towards Hvammstangi on Vatnsnes peninsula. Located in Húnaflói, Vatnsnes is known as one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland and is the perfect location to spot seals at close range. For hiking enthusiasts Vatnsnes is the perfect destination since the area offers a lot of different hiking paths such as the one leading to Borgarvirki. You countinue driving towards Hvammstangi/Hrútafjörður where you will stay for the night.

Highlights

A seal lying on the shore in Hvammstangi, Vatnsnes peninsula

Hvammstangi

Staying inLaugarvatn area
Driving distance375 km (233 mi)
Staying inLaugarvatn area
Driving distance375 km (233 mi)

Today you drive south towards Þingvellir. You stop at Grábrók crater and take a walk up to the very top from to admire in breathtaking view over the Borgarfjörður region on clear days. You continue to Deildartunguhver hot spring, Reykholt, and the splendid waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Next is Þingvellir National Park! The latter one is considered to be one of the geological wonders of the world where you can see the effects of the tectonic plate movements which have opened various cracks and fissures in the earth’s crust. It was here that the Icelandic parliament was founded in the 10th century.

Highlights

Þingvellir National Park, Iceland, in autumn colors

Þingvellir National Park

The Hraunfossar waterfall in winter covered in ice

Hraunfossar and Barnafoss

Water coming out of colorful rocks at Deildartunguhver hot spring

Deildartunguhver

Borgarnes

Borgarnes

Extra activities

The Krauma geothermal baths at DeildartunguhverExtra

Krauma Geothermal Baths

Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance170 km (106 mi)
Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance170 km (106 mi)

You start the day today by visiting the famous geothermal area of Geysir which shoots a hot column of water in the air every 10 minutes. Some 10 km further from the Geysir Area, you reach the “golden” waterfall Gullfoss which falls impressively into a deep ravine and is without no doubt the country´s one most beautiful waterfalls.

Highlights

The Gullfoss waterfall in summertime

Gullfoss

The Strokkur geyser erupting in winter against a sunset

Geysir and Strokkur

Extra activities

The Laugarvatn Fontana spa as seen from aboveExtra

Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Spa

A woman bathing in the Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin)Extra

Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin)

Raufarhólshellir Lava TunnelExtra

Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel

Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance50 km (31 mi)
Staying inReykjavík
Driving distance50 km (31 mi)

Drive back to Keflavík airport for your flight back home. Or book an extra night in Reykjavík, the vibrant capital of Iceland!

Highlights

The Tjörnin pond in Reykjavík in summer

Downtown Reykjavík

Extra activities

Riders on FlyOver Iceland above a virtual waterfallExtra

FlyOver Iceland

The Sky Lagoon at sunsetExtra

Sky Lagoon Pure Pass

What’s included?

Detailed itinerary

Comfort or Quality accommodation every night

Continental breakfast every day

Rental car of your choice for 10 days

2 authorized drivers as standard

Unlimited mileage

Unlimited in-car Wi-Fi

Collision damage waiver

Tickets for Baldur ferry to Westfjords

24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland

VAT, taxes & service fees

Flights to Iceland

Fuel & parking charges

Food & drink, unless otherwise stated

Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated

Personal travel insurance

Choose your rental car

Included as standard:

Collision damage waiver

2 authorized drivers

Unlimited in-car Wi-Fi

Toyota Land Cruiser
Automatic

CO₂ 213g/km

Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 or similar

Class I
x5
x5
x5
Toyota Yaris
Manual

CO₂ 109g/km

Toyota Yaris or similar

Class A
x5
x5
x2
Kia Sportage
Manual

CO₂ 176g/km

Kia Sportage 4×4 or similar

Class F
x5
x5
x3
Renault Captur
Automatic

CO₂ 217g/km Plug-in hybrid

Renault Captur or similar

Class P6
x5
x5
x3
Volkswagen Caravelle
Manual

CO₂ 198g/km

Volkswagen Caravelle 4×4 or similar

Class D
x9
x5
x7
Toyota Yaris
Automatic

CO₂ 114g/km

Toyota Yaris or similar

Class Y
x5
x5
x2
Toyota Land Cruiser
Automatic

CO₂ 213g/km

Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 or similar

Class I
x5
x5
x5
Toyota Yaris
Manual

CO₂ 109g/km

Toyota Yaris or similar

Class A
x5
x5
x2
Kia Sportage
Manual

CO₂ 176g/km

Kia Sportage 4×4 or similar

Class F
x5
x5
x3
Renault Captur
Automatic

CO₂ 217g/km Plug-in hybrid

Renault Captur or similar

Class P6
x5
x5
x3
Volkswagen Caravelle
Manual

CO₂ 198g/km

Volkswagen Caravelle 4×4 or similar

Class D
x9
x5
x7
Toyota Yaris
Automatic

CO₂ 114g/km

Toyota Yaris or similar

Class Y
x5
x5
x2
Volkswagen Golf
Manual

CO₂ 196g/km

Volkswagen Golf or similar

Class  B
x5
x5
x3
Volkswagen Golf
Automatic

CO₂ 273g/km

Volkswagen Golf or similar

Class B2
x5
x5
x3
Toyota Aygo
Manual

CO₂ 95g/km

Toyota Aygo or similar

Class Z
x5
x3
x1
Kia Nero
Automatic

CO₂ 29g/km Plug-in hybrid

Kia Niro or similar

Class B3
x5
x5
x3
Dacia Duster
Manual

CO₂ 116g/km

Dacia Duster 4×4 or similar

Class E2
x5
x5
x3
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Automatic

CO₂ 130g/km Plug-in hybrid

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 4×4 or similar

Class N3
x5
x5
x3
Volkswagen Caravelle
Automatic

CO₂ 198g/km

Volkswagen Caravelle 4×4 or similar

Class D2
x9
x5
x7
Kia Sportage
Automatic

CO₂ 176g/km

Kia Sportage 4×4 or similar

Class O
x5
x5
x3

Trip summary

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Adults

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Children

Ages 2-11

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Infants

Ages 0-1

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