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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 Days

Two weeks in a camper around all of Iceland, with the Westfjords and Snæfellsnes: campsites chosen for every night.

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15 days · 14 nightsCamper + Platinum insurance15 June to 31 AugustStarts and ends at Keflavík AirportStarts and ends at Keflavík Airport
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Trip at a glance

Best forTravellers with two weeks who want the remote Westfjords as well as the Ring Road
HighlightsKirkjufell, Rauðasandur, Dynjandi, Ísafjörður, Hvítserkur, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, East Fjords, Jökulsárlón, Skógafoss, Gullfoss
Total drivingAbout 3,000 km in 15 days
Longest dayDay 3: about 340 km across the Dalir hills to the south Westfjords, 5.5–6 hours of driving
Start and endKeflavík Airport, any day of the week

What's included with us

Your own trip map, on web and phoneAfter booking you get a private map of your trip on icelandmap.is: each day's route, your campsites, fuel stations, toilets, places to eat and the extra stops below, ready on your phone before you land.
Lesser-known stops picked by localsEach day includes quieter places that most visitors drive past, chosen by our team and marked on your map.
A local team in IcelandWe are a local travel agency in Iceland. Message or call us before and during your trip; we answer in English and help if plans change on the road.
Day-by-day guideDriving times, road and weather notes, and where to stop for fuel and food each day.
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No booking feesThe price you see includes the camper, Platinum insurance, road tax and card fees.

Day by day

Open a day for stops and tips. Add tours to any day; the price updates in the booking box.
DAY1Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysArrival and the road to SnæfellsnesAbout 220 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightStykkishólmurDetails ▾Close ▴
Keflavík Airport – Borgarnes – Gerðuberg – Ytri Tunga – Búðir – Snæfellsnes

Meet the rental team at Keflavík Airport; they take you to their nearby office, where you pick up your camper. Then drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel to Borgarnes, where the Settlement Centre tells the story of the first Icelanders. Continue onto the Snæfellsnes peninsula, past the basalt wall of Gerðuberg, to the beach at Ytri Tunga, where seals often lie on the rocks. End the day at Búðir and its black church below the lava field. You sleep in Stykkishólmur for two nights, a harbour town with views over Breiðafjörður.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysBorgarnesFuel, supermarket and the Settlement Centre. The last large town before Snæfellsnes.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGerðuberg cliffsA row of basalt columns a short walk from the parking area.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysEldborg crater (optional)About 2.5 hours return on foot from the farm Snorrastaðir.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysYtri TungaSeals are most often seen from June to August, at low tide.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysBúðirThe black church and a walk through the Búðahraun lava field.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Stykkishólmur campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Stykkishólmur has a supermarket and fuel. Buy food for the first nights here; the campsites further on are small.
Local tip: lesser-known stopBjarnarfoss · A tall waterfall a few minutes from Búðir, seen from the road. A short walk takes you closer.
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysKrauma Geothermal Baths AdmissionA 35-minute detour from Borgarnes to Deildartunguhver.+7,900 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionIn Borgarnes.+3,700 ISK pp
DAY2Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysAround SnæfellsjökullAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightStykkishólmurDetails ▾Close ▴
Arnarstapi – Hellnar – Lóndrangar – Djúpalónssandur – Snæfellsjökull National Park – Kirkjufell – Stykkishólmur

A full loop of the peninsula below the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Walk the cliff path from Arnarstapi to Hellnar, look up at the basalt towers of Lóndrangar, and walk down to Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach with the remains of an old shipwreck. On the north coast, stop at Kirkjufell and its waterfall, then spend the evening in the harbour town of Stykkishólmur.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysArnarstapiA 2.5 km coastal path to Hellnar, past sea arches and bird cliffs.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHellnarA small fishing village with a café by the sea cave Baðstofa.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysRauðfeldsgjá gorgeA narrow gorge you can walk a short way into. Slippery in winter.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysLóndrangarTwo volcanic plugs by the sea, 10 minutes' walk from the parking area.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysVatnshellir lava caveGuided visits only; see the add-ons.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDjúpalónssandurDo not walk close to the water: the waves are strong.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSnæfellsjökull National ParkVisitor centre at Malarrif with toilets.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysKirkjufellThe view with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall is a short walk from the parking area. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysStykkishólmurClimb Súgandisey for the view over the harbour and Breiðafjörður.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Stykkishólmur campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fill up with fuel and food in Stykkishólmur: day 3 is a long drive and the villages on the way are small.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsSvöðufoss · A waterfall over basalt columns near Rif, with Snæfellsjökull behind it. A short, easy walk from the parking area.Súgandisey lighthouse · A short climb from Stykkishólmur harbour to the lighthouse on the islet, with a view over the islands of Breiðafjörður.
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysKirkjufell Kayaking Tour+14,900 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysÓlafsvík Whale WatchingFebruary–September+14,000 ISK pp
DAY3Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysAcross the Dalir hills to the south WestfjordsAbout 340 km, 5.5–6 hours of drivingOvernightPatreksfjörðurDetails ▾Close ▴
Stykkishólmur – Búðardalur – Reykhólar – Flókalundur – Patreksfjörður

Leave Snæfellsnes and drive north-east to Búðardalur, then follow Road 60 along the fjords of Breiðafjörður to the Westfjords. The road is quiet and often empty. Stop at Flókalundur for the hot pool Hellulaug on the shore, then drive on over the hills to Patreksfjörður, the largest village in the south Westfjords, where you stay the night. It is a long day: start early and leave time for stops.

STOPS ON THE WAY
BúðardalurThe last town with a supermarket and fuel before the Westfjords.
ReykhólarA small village on the shore of Breiðafjörður, a good place for a break.
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHellulaug hot springA small natural hot pool on the shore just below the road at Flókalundur. Free; no changing rooms.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysPatreksfjörðurA fishing village with a supermarket, fuel and a swimming pool.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Patreksfjörður campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fill up in Búðardalur, then at Flókalundur. Stations are far apart and some roads are narrow, so plan longer for each stage.
Local tip: lesser-known stopHellulaug · A small natural hot pool on the shore just below the road at Flókalundur. Free; no changing rooms. (Summer only (about June–September))
DAY4Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysRauðasandur, Dynjandi and ÍsafjörðurAbout 230 km, 4–5 hours of drivingOvernightÍsafjörðurDetails ▾Close ▴
Patreksfjörður – Rauðasandur (optional) – Bíldudalur – Dynjandi – Þingeyri – Ísafjörður

Start with the long pink-gold beach of Rauðasandur if you have time (a winding gravel road, 30 minutes each way), or head straight over the hills towards Dynjandi, a waterfall that spreads out like a bridal veil over the cliff, with smaller falls below it. Continue past the fjords of Arnarfjörður and Dýrafjörður and through the tunnel to Ísafjörður, where you stay two nights.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysRauðasandurA long beach with pale red sand. The road down is gravel and steep; go slowly.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDynjandiAbout 15–20 minutes' walk up to the main fall, past six smaller ones.Guide →
ÞingeyriA small village with fuel and a café.
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysÍsafjörðurThe largest town in the Westfjords, with restaurants by the harbour.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Tungudalur campsite (Ísafjörður), Bolungarvík campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fill up in Patreksfjörður. There is no fuel between Bíldudalur and Þingeyri, about 100 km on.
DAY5Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysÍsafjörður, Bolungarvík and the fjordsAbout 120 km, 2 hours of drivingOvernightÍsafjörðurDetails ▾Close ▴
Ísafjörður – Bolungarvík – Bolafjall – Ísafjörður – Flateyri – Ísafjörður

A free day in the heart of the Westfjords. Drive to Bolungarvík to see the old fishing station at Ósvör, then up to the Bolafjall viewing platform, high above the open sea. In the afternoon, join a boat to Vigur island for puffins and eider ducks, kayak on the fjord, or drive west to the fishing village of Flateyri and walk up to Naustahvilft, the 'Troll's Seat', for the view.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ósvör maritime museumA rebuilt 19th-century fishing station at Bolungarvík.
Bolafjall viewpointA platform on the cliff edge, 600 m above the sea. The road up is gravel; summer only.
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysFlateyriA small fishing village on Önundarfjörður, 20 minutes from Ísafjörður.Guide →
Naustahvilft (Troll's Seat)A 30–40 minute climb to a bowl in the mountain above Ísafjörður airport.
Campsites for tonight: Tungudalur campsite (Ísafjörður), Bolungarvík campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Boat trips to Vigur and Hornstrandir sell out in July; book them with the trip.
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysIsafjordur Puffin TourSummer (May–September) · Best add-on for this trip.+22,500 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysIsafjordur Kayaking TourSummer+16,500 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysWhale Watching in IsafjordurSummer+14,240 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHornstrandir HikeSummer (May–September) · A full day by boat to the nature reserve.+63,100 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysIsafjordur Biking TourSummer+16,500 ISK pp
DAY6Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysÍsafjarðardjúp to HólmavíkAbout 225 km, 3–3.5 hours of drivingOvernightHólmavíkDetails ▾Close ▴
Ísafjörður – Súðavík – Ísafjarðardjúp fjords – Hólmavík

The road follows the long fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp, in and out of seven fjords, with seals on the rocks and almost no traffic. Stop at Súðavík and the Valagil ravine in Álftafjörður, then cross the heath to Hólmavík on the Strandir coast, home of the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft.

STOPS ON THE WAY
SúðavíkA small village with the Arctic Fox Centre (summer).
Valagil ravineAbout 1 hour return on foot to the waterfall.
Ísafjarðardjúp fjordsFew services: fill up in Ísafjörður or Súðavík.
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHólmavíkFuel, a shop and the sorcery museum.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hólmavík campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: With time to spare, drive 30 minutes north of Hólmavík to the hot tubs by the sea at Drangsnes.
DAY7Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysStrandir to Hvammstangi and VatnsnesAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightHvammstangi areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Hólmavík – Hrútafjörður – Hvammstangi – Vatnsnes – Hvítserkur – Hvammstangi area

Drive south along Steingrímsfjörður and over the heath to Hrútafjörður and the north coast. In Hvammstangi, learn about the seals of the area at the Icelandic Seal Centre, then drive the gravel road around the Vatnsnes peninsula, where seals lie on the rocks at Illugastaðir, to Hvítserkur, a rock in the sea shaped like a drinking animal.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHvammstangiFuel, a shop and the Icelandic Seal Centre.Guide →
Vatnsnes peninsulaAbout 90 km of gravel road around the peninsula. Drive slowly.
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHvítserkurA steep path leads down to the beach at low tide.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hvammstangi campsite (Kirkjuhvammur). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Seals are easiest to see at Illugastaðir and Ósar, at low tide. Keep your distance and stay quiet.
Local tip: lesser-known stopSkarðsviti lighthouse · A white lighthouse on the west side of Vatnsnes, looking across Húnaflói to the Strandir mountains.
DAY8Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSkagafjörður to AkureyriAbout 210 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightAkureyriDetails ▾Close ▴
Hvammstangi – Kolugljúfur – Glaumbær – Víðimýri – Öxnadalur – Akureyri

Stop at the narrow Kolugljúfur canyon, a short detour from Road 1. In Skagafjörður, visit the turf farm at Glaumbær and the turf church at Víðimýri, then drive through the steep valley of Öxnadalur to Akureyri, the largest town in the north.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysKolugljúfur canyonA short detour from Road 1, with waterfalls in a narrow gorge.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGlaumbær turf housesA museum farm, open in summer.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysAkureyriRestaurants, shops, the botanical garden and the town's popular swimming pool.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hamrar campsite (Kjarnaskógur forest, Akureyri). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Hofsós pool, looking straight out over the fjord, is a 30-minute detour from Glaumbær.
Local tip: lesser-known stopVíðimýrarkirkja turf church · A turf church from 1834 just outside Varmahlíð, right beside the road.
DAY9Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGoðafoss and Lake MývatnAbout 110 km, 1.5–2 hours of drivingOvernightMývatnDetails ▾Close ▴
Akureyri – Goðafoss – Skútustaðagígar – Dimmuborgir – Hverfjall – Grjótagjá – Mývatn

A short driving day with many stops. Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods, is on the way to Lake Mývatn. Around the lake you walk among pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, through the lava towers of Dimmuborgir and up to the rim of Hverfjall crater. Look into the warm water of the Grjótagjá cave, and end the day in the Earth Lagoon. With time to spare, Húsavík and its whale watching tours are an hour north.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGoðafossViewpoints on both sides of the river.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSkútustaðagígarA 30-minute walk among the pseudo-craters.Guide →
DimmuborgirMarked paths from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHverfjall craterA steep 20-minute climb to the rim.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGrjótagjáA small cave with warm water. Bathing is not allowed.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysLake MývatnMidges in June and July; a head net helps.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHúsavík (optional)About 1 hour from Mývatn. Whale watching from the harbour.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Earth Lagoon (formerly Mývatn Nature Baths) is quieter in the evening. Book a time slot.
Local tip: lesser-known stopLeirhnjúkur · Steaming ground and young lava on a marked trail near Krafla. Summer only; stay on the path. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysEarth Lagoon Mývatn Essential AdmissionFormerly Mývatn Nature Baths.+7,900 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHúsavík Whale WatchingHúsavík is 1 hour from Mývatn; adds about 5 hours to the day.+14,036 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHúsavík Whale Watching & Puffins (RIB boat)May–September+21,990 ISK pp
DAY10Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHverir, Dettifoss and the EastAbout 230 km, 3–3.5 hours of drivingOvernightEgilsstaðirDetails ▾Close ▴
Mývatn – Námafjall/Hverir – Dettifoss – Möðrudalur – Egilsstaðir

Start at the steaming mud pots and fumaroles of Hverir below Námafjall. Then drive to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and walk to Selfoss a little upstream. The road continues over the highland desert at Möðrudalur, one of the highest farms in Iceland, and down to Egilsstaðir by the lake Lagarfljót.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysNámafjall and HverirStay on the marked paths; the ground is hot.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDettifossRoad 862 to the west side is paved but can close in winter.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSelfoss (waterfall)About 30 minutes' walk from the Dettifoss parking area.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysEgilsstaðirThe largest town in the east, with shops and restaurants.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Egilsstaðir campsite, Atlavík campsite (Hallormsstaður forest). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: In winter, if Road 862 is closed, skip Dettifoss and drive straight on Road 1. The Vök Baths, floating in the lake near Egilsstaðir, are a good end to the day.
Local tip: lesser-known stopFardagafoss · A waterfall above Egilsstaðir, reached by a short uphill walk from the road. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysVök Baths AdmissionFloating pools in Lake Urriðavatn, 5 km from Egilsstaðir.+7,690 ISK pp
DAY11Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysThe East FjordsAbout 270 km, 3.5–4 hours of drivingOvernightHöfnDetails ▾Close ▴
Egilsstaðir – Reyðarfjörður – Fáskrúðsfjörður – Stöðvarfjörður – Djúpivogur – Eystrahorn – Stokksnes – Höfn

Follow the coast through the East Fjords, past small fishing villages tucked into deep fjords. In Stöðvarfjörður, see Petra's stone collection; in Djúpivogur, the egg sculptures by the harbour. South of the fjords, the road passes the jagged peaks of Eystrahorn before you reach Stokksnes and the Vestrahorn mountain, just outside Höfn.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysReyðarfjörðurFuel and a supermarket.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysFáskrúðsfjörðurStreet signs in French and Icelandic, from the town's past with French fishermen.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysStöðvarfjörðurPetra's Stone Collection, open in summer.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDjúpivogurThe egg sculptures 'Eggin í Gleðivík' by the harbour.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysEystrahornParking at Hvalnes lighthouse.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysStokksnes and VestrahornPrivate land with an entry fee at the Viking Café.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysHöfnKnown for langoustine; several restaurants by the harbour.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Höfn campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: Fuel up in Reyðarfjörður or Djúpivogur. Most villages in the fjords have a station, but some close early.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsEggin í Gleðivík · 34 granite eggs along the harbour in Djúpivogur, one for each bird species that nests nearby.Teigarhorn · A protected nature reserve near Djúpivogur known for its zeolite crystals. Look, but leave the stones.
DAY12Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysJökulsárlón and SkaftafellAbout 135 km, 2 hours of drivingOvernightSkaftafell areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Höfn – Jökulsárlón – Diamond Beach – Fjallsárlón – Skaftafell

A day of glaciers without hurry. Jökulsárlón, where icebergs float out to sea, is 80 km from Höfn; across the road is Diamond Beach. In summer you can paddle among the icebergs on a kayak tour. Stop at the quieter Fjallsárlón lagoon, then walk to Svartifoss in Skaftafell, the waterfall framed by basalt columns. You sleep near Skaftafell.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysJökulsárlón glacier lagoonSeals are often seen near the lagoon's mouth. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDiamond BeachIce on black sand. Keep away from the waves.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysFjallsárlónThe glacier comes down to the water.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSkaftafell and SvartifossAbout 1.5 hours return from the visitor centre. Parking fee.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Skaftafell campsite (Vatnajökull National Park). You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: With the extra night here, this is the day for a glacier hike at Skaftafell or kayaking on Jökulsárlón.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsMúlagljúfur · A green canyon with waterfalls near Hof in Öræfi. Allow 2–3 hours for the walk; best from June to September. (Summer only (about June–September))Breiðárlón · A quieter glacier lagoon west of Jökulsárlón, reached by a gravel track. Check the track before driving it. (Summer only (about June–September))
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Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysJökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon KayakingMay–September+18,500 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSkaftafell Glacier HikeBest with an extra night near Skaftafell.+13,763 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGlacier Lagoon Kayaking PremiumMay–October+20,900 ISK pp
DAY13Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysFjaðrárgljúfur, Kirkjubæjarklaustur and VíkAbout 140 km, 2 hours of drivingOvernightVík areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Skaftafell – Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Fjaðrárgljúfur – Vík

Drive west across the black sands and the moss-covered Eldhraun lava field. Stop in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, then walk along the rim of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon. In Vík, see the Lava Show or walk to the black beach before dinner.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysFjaðrárgljúfur canyonAbout 1 hour return along the rim. It can close in spring.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysVík í MýrdalSupermarket, restaurants and fuel.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Vík campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Lava Show in Vík pours real molten lava in front of you; book a time slot.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsKirkjugólf · Flat-topped basalt columns that look like a church floor, a few minutes' walk from the road in Kirkjubæjarklaustur.Systrafoss · A waterfall right above Kirkjubæjarklaustur. In summer you can walk up beside it to the lake Systravatn.
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DAY14Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysThe South Coast waterfallsAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightGolden Circle areaDetails ▾Close ▴
Vík – Reynisfjara – Dyrhólaey – Skógafoss – Seljalandsfoss – Golden Circle area

See the basalt columns of Reynisfjara and the sea arch at Dyrhólaey in the morning light. Drive west to Skógafoss and climb the steps to the top, then walk behind Seljalandsfoss and into the gorge of Gljúfrabúi. In the afternoon, drive inland to the Golden Circle, where you sleep near Gullfoss and Geysir.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysReynisfjara black sand beachSneaker waves are dangerous here: stay well back from the water.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysDyrhólaeyPart of the area can close for nesting birds in May and June.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSkógafossAbout 500 steps to the viewpoint at the top.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSeljalandsfossThe path behind the waterfall is wet and closes when icy. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGljúfrabúiA waterfall hidden in a gorge, 10 minutes' walk from Seljalandsfoss.Guide →
Campsites for tonight: Skjól campsite (near Geysir), Laugarvatn campsite, Úthlíð campsite. You choose and pay at the campsite.
Local tip: The Secret Lagoon in Flúðir and Laugarás Lagoon are on the way to your campsite.
Local tip: lesser-known stopsKvernufoss · A waterfall in a small gorge about 15 minutes on foot from the Skógar museum. You can walk behind it. The path is icy in winter.Loftsalahellir · A cave in the cliffs between Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara, once used for local meetings, with a view along the coast.
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DAY15Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysThe Golden Circle and the airportAbout 200 km, 3 hours of drivingOvernightEnd of tripDetails ▾Close ▴
Gullfoss – Geysir – Þingvellir – Keflavík Airport

See Gullfoss and the Geysir geothermal area early, before the day tours arrive from Reykjavík. Drive to Þingvellir National Park and walk between the continents, then continue to Keflavík Airport to return the camper.

STOPS ON THE WAY
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGullfoss waterfallThe lower path can be icy or closed in winter.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGeysir geothermal areaStrokkur erupts every 5–10 minutes.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysÞingvellir National ParkWalk through Almannagjá. Parking fee.Guide →
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysThe Blue Lagoon (optional)20 minutes from the airport. Book a time slot.Guide →
Local tip: For an afternoon flight, leave Þingvellir by noon. Allow 2.5 hours at the airport plus time to refuel and return the camper.
Local tip: lesser-known stopBrúarhlöð · A narrow canyon where the Hvítá river runs between rock pillars, right beside road 30 between Flúðir and Gullfoss.
ADD A TOUR THIS DAY (OPTIONAL)
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysGlacier Snowmobile Tour from GullfossTakes about 3.5 hours; only with an evening flight.+33,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysBlue Lagoon Premium admissionComfort plus bathrobe, slippers and a second mask · choose Comfort or Premium+21,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysBlue Lagoon Comfort admissionEntry, towel, silica mask and a drink · choose Comfort or Premium+18,990 ISK pp
Ring Road & Westfjords by Camper in 15 DaysSilfra Snorkeling TourAbout 3 hours · age 12+ · drysuit and GoPro photos included+17,990 ISK pp
Driving distances and times are rounded estimates from main-road distances, without stops. Tour prices are per person.

Campsites

Guests choose and pay for their campsite each night. Campsite fees are not included in the price. The campsites below are in the right area for each night, and all are on the trip map.

  • Night 1: Stykkishólmur: Stykkishólmur campsite
  • Night 2: Stykkishólmur: Stykkishólmur campsite
  • Night 3: Patreksfjörður: Patreksfjörður campsite
  • Night 4: Ísafjörður: Tungudalur campsite (Ísafjörður), Bolungarvík campsite
  • Night 5: Ísafjörður: Tungudalur campsite (Ísafjörður), Bolungarvík campsite
  • Night 6: Hólmavík: Hólmavík campsite
  • Night 7: Hvammstangi area: Hvammstangi campsite (Kirkjuhvammur)
  • Night 8: Akureyri: Hamrar campsite (Kjarnaskógur forest, Akureyri)
  • Night 9: Mývatn: Hlíð campsite (Reykjahlíð), Vogar campsite
  • Night 10: Egilsstaðir: Egilsstaðir campsite, Atlavík campsite (Hallormsstaður forest)
  • Night 11: Höfn: Höfn campsite
  • Night 12: Skaftafell area: Skaftafell campsite (Vatnajökull National Park)
  • Night 13: Vík area: Vík campsite
  • Night 14: Golden Circle area: Skjól campsite (near Geysir), Laugarvatn campsite, Úthlíð campsite
Most have toilets, showers (sometimes for a small fee), cooking areas and electricity for campers. Most campsites do not take bookings: arrive, find a spot and pay at reception or in an app. In July and August, arrive by early evening. Campsite fees are not included in the price.

Your camper

  • Fiat Doblo Maxi Camper, automatic (2 travellers). Our standard choice: small, easy to drive and cheap on fuel, with a bed in the back and cooking gear.
  • Fiat Scudo Camper van, automatic (2 travellers who want more room). A larger van with more space inside and for luggage.
  • Dacia Duster 4x4 with pop-up rooftop tent, automatic (2 travellers). A 4x4 with a tent on the roof that opens in minutes. From 21 May only.
  • Platinum insurance with zero self-risk (includes gravel, sand and ash protection)
  • Unlimited kilometres
  • Bedding for 2 (sleeping bags and pillows), cooking set, camping chairs and table
  • Meet at Keflavík Airport; the camper office is nearby
  • 24% VAT and the daily road tax
  • 1–2 travellers per camper. Three or more: ask us and we book two campers.

Included

  • Camper for 15 days with Platinum insurance (zero self-risk)
  • Bedding, cooking set, camping chairs and table
  • Day-by-day route with stops, driving times and local tips
  • Campsite suggestions for every night, marked on your trip map
  • Trip map on icelandmap.is with fuel stations, toilets, supermarkets, campsites and stops along the way
  • Lesser-known stops chosen by our local team, marked on your trip map
  • Help from our local team before and during your trip

Not included

  • Flights
  • Campsite fees (paid at each campsite)
  • Fuel
  • Food
  • Parking fees at sights
  • Entry fees
  • Optional tours and lagoon entry, unless you add them
  • Extra driver
  • Travel insurance

How it works

1Choose and bookPick your date, travellers, camper and tours. You see the full price before you book, and pay a 20% deposit by card.
2We confirmWe book your camper and your tours, and confirm by email within 24 hours.
3Get your travel packCamper voucher, your route map with campsites and the day-by-day guide, by email and on your phone.
4Drive, with us on callA local is a message away if the weather or your plans change.

Seasons and driving

July and early August, when every Westfjords campsite is open. Most campsites in Iceland open from mid-May or June to mid-September. Nights are cool even in summer.

Payment and cancellation

  • Book at least 14 days before arrival
  • 20% deposit when you book
  • Balance due 45 days before arrival. Bookings made less than 45 days before arrival are paid in full.
If you cancelCancellation fee
More than 30 days before arrival10% of the total price (you get half of your deposit back)
30 to 15 days before arrival50% of the total price
14 to 8 days before arrival75% of the total price
7 days or less before arrival, or no-show100% of the total price
  • One free date change up to 30 days before arrival, subject to availability.
  • We recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation (illness, flight changes).

Good to know

Can we park the camper anywhere for the night?

No. In Iceland it is not allowed to sleep in a camper, van or rooftop tent outside campsites, except on private land with the owner's permission. Each night of this trip has campsites in the right area, and they are all on your trip map.

Do we need to book campsites?

Most campsites in Iceland do not take bookings: you arrive, find a spot and pay at reception or in an app. In July and August, arrive by early evening. We tell you which campsites on your route can be booked ahead.

How much do campsites cost?

Campsite fees are not included. Most charge per person per night, plus a small fee for electricity and the national accommodation tax, and you pay at each campsite. We give you the current prices for the campsites on your route when you book.

What is in the camper?

The Fiat Doblo and the Fiat Scudo come with a bed, a cooking set, 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows, camping chairs, a table, a light and a cooling box. With the rooftop tent 4x4 you get the tent, sleeping bags and pillows, and we add a cooking set and 2 chairs. Showers and toilets are at the campsites.

What happens if we damage the camper?

Platinum insurance is included, with zero self-risk. That means you do not pay anything for damage covered by the insurance, including gravel, sand and ash damage. Damage from driving on closed or F-roads, or through rivers, is never covered.

Can we drive on highland F-roads?

Not on this trip. The route uses main roads and a few gravel roads, and the campers are not allowed on F-roads. Ask us if you want a highland trip.

Is it cold at night?

Even in July, nights are often 5–10 °C, and colder in May and September. Bring warm layers and a hat to sleep in. Many campsites have electricity, so you can charge your phone and use a small heater if the camper has one.

Are the Westfjords roads OK for a camper?

Yes, in summer. A few stretches are gravel and some roads are narrow with steep passes, so drive slowly and plan longer for each day. The longest days are day 3, the drive across the Dalir hills to the south Westfjords, and day 6, from Ísafjörður to Hólmavík.

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