Around 12km west of Budir, a narrow chasm Raudfeldsgja, cuts deep into the flank of Botnsfjall mountain. It is possible to walk into the ravine but beware as elves are said to...

Roughly 4km west of Arnastapi, Hellnar is barely a cluster of houses, only a couple of which are lived in year round. The rest are holiday homes known as ‘summerhouses’ to the...

Hestfjordur is a narrow fjord with very steep sides, which gets its name from the horse-shaped mountain Hestur (Hestur means horse). There is so little lowland here that...

Don’t miss the chance to visit Hornstrandir by boat. This outstanding nature reserve boasts sheer ocean cliffs packed with millions of birds, stunning sandy beaches piled high with...

It takes a bit of effort to reach remote Mjoifjordur, on a winding gravel road only open in summer.  Along the way, you'll pass the magnificent Klifbrekkufossar wate...

Heading along the south shore of Snaefesllsnes on road 54 there is a detour off to the south to the farm of Homluholt. Horse riding trips to Longufjorur (Long Beach) a beautif...

The Langjokull ice cave is Iceland’s newest tourist attraction. You’ll travel onto the icecap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice cave then embark on an amazing journey i...

Ondverdarnes lighthouse marks the westernmost tip of Snaefellsnes and is a dramatic spot where rugged lava meets the ocean.  Until 1945 there was a farm here and remains...

North of Isafjordur the smaller towns of Hnifsdalur and Bolungarvik are worth a visit. Take Road 62, Djupvegur, which offers great views across to Snaefjallastrond with its snow-fl...

Kleifaheidi is a mountain pass linking Bardastrond with Patreksfjordur. The building of the road, over 60 years ago, was considered a major feat and it greatly improved c...