Westfjords and The West Coast in 7 days is a well-designed self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected attractions, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! Our expert team makes sure that carefully chosen routes take you to Iceland's most extraordinary sightseeing and adventures, focusing on the western part of Iceland.
You also participate in activities like kayaking in picturesque Isafjordur Bay. You explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground. During a break from sightseeing, allow yourself a moment of relaxation and visit a geothermal bath and natural hot springs.
You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us.
Note that the minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) is 20 years of age. Upon picking up the vehicle at our office, the driver participant(s) must show a valid international driving license, valid for the vehicle and valid for a minimum of 12 months at the time of pick-up of the car for the tour. We offer a free pick-up shuttle service from Keflavík International Airport or the previously selected hotel in the Keflavík area (12 hotels are selectable), between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. At the end of your tour, we also offer a free drop-off shuttle service to Keflavík International Airport or your chosen hotel within the Keflavík area (12 hotels are selectable).
We offer a complimentary shuttle service from either Keflavik international airport or a hotel accommodation from Keflavik town to the CampEasy office, located just a 5 minutes drive from the airport.
Depending on your arrival flight, you will be able to start your first day in Iceland by visiting the picturesque Glymur waterfall. The round trip took about 3.5 hours, but the view is absolutely stunning when you get to the top!
After your hike, you visit Ytri Tunga, a seclusive yellow sand beach known as one of the seals' favorite spots. You might be lucky to encounter a few!
You continue exploring the south coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula with a short stop at Búðir church. The latter is among the three black churches in Iceland, making it an extremely sough spot by photographers. A little further, you find the Búdir hotel. It does happen that every once and a while, seals are spotted in the sea.
Arnarstapi is worth a small stop as the area is renowned for its beauty. The beach is fascinating because erosion carved an arch right in the stone, called Gatklettur, or simply a hole in the cliff.
You start your day with an extraordinary lava tunnel exploration at 10.00 AM before continuing to explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground! This is genuinely a fantastic lava formation where robust flows created an anti-chamber accessible by spiral stairs. Equipped with a helmet and headlight, you descend deep under the surface.
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach where sailors were selected right on the spot long ago. Men's strength was tested by lifting big rocks (23 to 155 kg) and heavy drifted wood logs and carrying or throwing them as far as possible. Today, we can still see the stones, many records on the shore the remainder of the rusty shipwreck. The site is kept untouched to connect with history.
You might like to end the day with a visit to the genuine Saxhóll volcanic crater. Led by wooden steps along the way, you reach the 100 meters deep crater after a nice and easy walk. You have a fantastic view of the sea, the lava fields, and on a clear day, Reykjavík on the horizon!
Kirkjufell is a well-known and famously photographed mountain in Iceland. It was formed about 5 to 10 million years ago; its multi-layered tip gives it a unique and majestic look. Kirkjufell is paired with a nearby waterfall, Kirkjufellsfoss, which you would not miss out on! If you are interested, we recommend you visit the Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum to learn about them and even taste shark meat! Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee to the museum is not included in the tour price. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Kirkjufell.
Stykkishólmur is a charming fishing village renowned for fresh and succulent fish dishes. Make sure to visit Sugandisey island and its lighthouse before going to your next stop. The harbor connects with the island by road, and you can walk up the mount from which the view is spectacular.
The day's first stop is Hellulaug – a small geothermal pool surrounded by rocks. The pool cannot be seen from the road, but there is a parking next to the path that leads to Hellulaug. You spend some time in a relaxed atmosphere and admire the ocean views.
Now visit the south part of the Westfjords, which has fantastic sites, including Rauðisandur is a unique red sandy beach. You will also see dramatic cliffs and a seclusive natural geothermal pool carved right from the stone.
If you are interested in bird watching, you probably have puffins on your must-see list! To watch them, don't miss the Látrabjarg cliffs! It is the westernmost point in Iceland and home to many birds such as northern gannet, guillemot, and razorbill.
Start your day by stopping at Reykjafjarðarlaug Hot Pool for a relaxing moment in the beautiful Westfjords and connecting with nature. Note that the admission to the pool is free, however, you are offered to give some donation to the place if you wish.
This magnificent waterfall is a true gem of the Westfjords Region. Dynjandi has a total height of 100 meters It is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords.. On the way to Dynjandi, a few smaller waterfalls are leading the way!
The next stop is the small town Ísafjörður, in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic and breathtaking landscapes. It’s the perfect place for a walk around this tiny town surrounded by mountains.
Start your day at 9:30 AM with a kayaking activity by going on the tour "Calm Water kayaking", in picturesque Isafjordur Bay. A wonderful experience for beginners and veterans alike.
Among your visits are Litlibær, a historical turf farmstead museum and café. You can go to walk the coastline around the area, for the chance to see seals.
Make a stop in your Icelandic adventure and visit Hörgshlíðarlaug hot spring. The entrance is free for using the pool, but you can donate to this place. It is private land, you have to ask permission from the pool owner on the nearby farm. Don't be shy Icelanders are friendly and will undoubtedly agree. If you fancy, we recommend you visit the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík. This magic place is full of artifacts such as spellbooks or Necropants. According to the legend, this magic pants produce an endless money supply. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you choose to come here, it will take you 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the driving time from Hörgshlíðarlaug .
Today you see some waterfalls. Glanii is lovely waterfall in Nordura river. The word Glanni means shining and Icelanders believe it to be the dwelling place for elves and trolls.
During this day you will be able to see two picturesque waterfalls. The first of them is Hraunfoss. The waterfall is composed of trickling rivulets coming through the vegetation on a large portion of the riverbed.
Nearby, Hraunfoss is located Barnafoss or children waterfall. Barnafoss is a powerful gust of water that emerges through a lava opening.
You stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe's largest hot spring located in Reykjadalur or the "valley of smoke. "From a safe distance, you see massive bubbles formation in the 97°C water and feel the generated heat on your face.
You finish the day in the geothermal waters of the Krauma Spa! Adjacent to Deildartunguhver, the facility has four pools fed with a constant and natural geothermal water flow. The site does not use chemicals to maintain the water's quality and provides what is needed.
Today, your first stop is Þingvellir National Park, one of the Golden Circle sites. This is not only a geological marvel where Oxara waterfall and Silfra Fissure were born out of the continental drift, splitting the earth's crust at various locations, but it is also an important historical and political site. Note that entrance to the park is free; however, there is a parking fee you must pay, which is not included in the tour price.
You next visit Geysir, where the geyser Strokkur shoots its warm water column up to 15 meters in the air. Geysir is the second Golden Circle site that you are scheduled to visit!
You complete the Golden Circle with a visit to the mighty waterfall Gullfoss, which impressively drops down in a narrow gorge from 32 meters high.
It is time for you to experience a geothermal bath! We have selected a visit to the beautiful and seclusive Secret Lagoon at 12.00 noon. The latter was built in 1891 near the geyser Litli Geysir, which provides the Secret Lagoon with warm waters and puts up a show with spouting activities every few minutes apart to the joy of its visitors.
You visit Kerið volcanic crater, located 40 minutes away from Þingvellir National Park. The crater is approximately 3000 years old and is covered with vivid colored grounds in the summer. The crater is a lovely site in its winter coat, particularly when its inner lake catches the sunlight on frosty days. Note that to walk up to the crater, there is a small admission fee to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
After arriving at our office, get some warm drinks, check on the souvenirs or share your memories from your trip with us! Our shuttle service can bring you to the airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik if requested.
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