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Travel Routes

Round trips and travel routes

There are countless ways to explore South Iceland. From thundering waterfalls and geothermal wonders to vast glaciers and volcanoes that formed the famous black sand beaches stretching along the entire coast. South Iceland has it all! Plan carefully, and don't try to cover everything in just one day! Our tip for you is to focus on a region or a specific area and rather than rushing from one place to another. There is so much for you to experience, so take your time.

The Volcanic Way
The Volcanic Way is a way to explore South Iceland and Reykjanes, focusing on volcanoes and their surroundings. Eight major volcanoes lead the way, telling you the story of how they shaped the land and its people.
The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most popular travel routes, bringing together several of the country’s most famous natural landmarks in one unforgettable journey. Along the way you can visit Þingvellir National Park, the original site of Iceland’s parliament and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, witness the erupting hot springs at Geysir, and experience the power of Gullfoss waterfall. The route is accessible all year round, with main roads regularly serviced and generally easy to drive in both summer and winter. Many travelers choose to explore the Golden Circle as a self-drive, while a wide range of guided tours are also available.
The South Coast
The South Coast is one of Iceland’s most scenic travel routes, combining dramatic waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and charming coastal villages in one memorable journey. Along the way you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss, feel the spray of Skógafoss, explore the famous black sands of Reynisfjara near Vík, and enjoy sweeping views of glaciers and volcanoes. The route is accessible all year round, with the main roads regularly serviced and generally easy to drive in both summer and winter. Many visitors choose to experience the South Coast as a self-drive adventure, while a wide variety of guided day tours and multi-day tours are also available.
The Lighthouse trail
Off the beaten track, with easy reach from Keflavik airport, lies the South Coast Lighthouse Trail. It is a travel route that draws attention to the coastal scenery south of the Golden Circle. Visit three unique seaside villages: Þorlákshöfn, Eyrarbakki, and Stokkseyri, highlighting the history and culture of the area as well as activities and nature. The route is just under 50 kilometers, stretching from Selvogsviti lighthouse to Knarrarósviti lighthouse.

Energy, Power and Purity

The excellent variety and the quality of services enable you to enjoy the best of what Iceland offers. This great diversity, both in natural attractions and activities, inspires you to explore the area in three parts where every one of them is well worth the visit; the Golden Circle area, Katla Geopark, and Vestmannaeyjar as well as the Vatnajökull region.

The Golden Circle area reaches from Selvogur west of Þorlákshöfn to the east of the town of Hella, along the seaside, and into the highlands. The area is as vast as it is diverse; there is a wide variety of attractions such as Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, and Geysir, which together comprise the golden circle, the highland areas of Kerlingarfjöll, Kjölur, Sprengisandur and Landmannalaugar, Langjökull glacier and the Hekla volcano with its surrounding area, to name a few.

The area has a rich food culture and a longstanding history of producing dairy products, meat, and vegetables. The area's natural geothermal energy has also been a source of innovation and inspiration for food, and you might find restaurants that use hot springs to cook some dishes.

Katla Geopark is Iceland's first geopark, and it opens up a natural wonderland to visitors. A top priority of the park is to protect the natural environment, promote local, sustainable development, introduce local culture, and strongly emphasize nature tourism.

Katla UNESCO Global Geopark got its name from one of its most known volcanoes, Katla, which lies under the glacier Mýrdalsjökull.

Katla Geopark is, in every sense, the land of ice and fire, with towering glaciers and active volcanoes. These forces have been shaping the land for thousands of years. This area has amazing landscapes – mountains, lakes, black beaches, green pastures and meadows, powerful glacial rivers, beautiful waterfalls, and vast lava fields.

The Westman Islands are a group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. They consist of 15 islands and 30 cliffs and skerries that make up the archipelago. Heimaey is the largest island and the only inhabited one.

The Vatnajökull Region reaches from majestic Lómagnúpur in the west to scenic Hvalnes cape in the east. In this area, travelers can visit Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, and its surrounding area, which has a lot to offer. Vatnajökull National Park is a magnificent area that boasts incredible ice caves, magical lagoons of floating ice, and crawling outlet glaciers, some within easy reach. In the western part of the Vatnajökull Region is Skeiðarársandur, the world's largest black "glacier" sand area.

You will be in awe while traveling along the stunning countryside in the southeast, nested between the glaciers and the Atlantic coastline. In addition, the scenic fishing town of Höfn is well worth a visit, as it is also known as the "Lobster Capital" of Iceland.