Travelling in Iceland – Tips and Itineraries

🌍 Roaming or Fixed Stay?

Iceland is a destination best discovered by roaming 🚗. Unlike other countries where you can travel around a fixed point, the island does not have a central point where most of the must-sees are grouped together. To fully explore its wild landscapes, a road trip is a must!

🗺️ Tours through Iceland

Below are two exceptional itineraries for exploring the country’s most iconic landscapes. And frankly, they are incredible, I must insist!

👉 Click on the links to access the details of each tour.

⏳ Coming soon: 20-day tour
A complete tour of Iceland, combining iconic sites and lesser known gems.

🧭 The Regions to Favour

If I had to choose just one region to explore, it would have to be the Highlands. This vast wilderness covers almost half of Iceland and is almost entirely uninhabited. The landscapes here are raw, spectacular and unique in the world.

🔹 The Southwest Highlands 🌋
This is the most accessible part of the Highlands (but a 4×4 is essential 🚙). It is home to some of the country’s most remarkable sites. Be warned, however: the roads in the Highlands are only open from late June to mid-September.

🔹 Southern Iceland 🏞️
Another region not to be missed, rich in exceptional hikes and iconic landscapes.

🔹 The North, East and West 🌊
These regions offer beautiful discoveries, but with a lower concentration of exceptional sites.

🔹 What about the Northwest fjords?
Although they are often presented as a must-see, I find them less impressive than the eastern fjords… and far behind those of Norway. What’s more, the distances to be covered are very long.

🎯My advice?

If your time is limited, concentrate on the Highlands and the south. A full tour of Iceland (often called the Golden Circle) only makes sense if you have at least 20 days there.

🚙Car hire in Iceland

If you want to explore the Highlands or follow one of the suggested routes, you will need to take the F-roads,  the Icelandic highlands roads. These roads are strictly reserved for 4×4 vehicles.

🔍 Which type of 4×4 should you choose?

The choice of vehicle depends on your itinerary and your comfort with crossing rivers:

✅ No river crossings planned? → Any 4×4 will do.

✅ River crossings necessary? → Opt for a Dacia Duster or a higher model. This type of vehicle is sufficient in normal conditions in the vast majority of cases.

⚠️ Important: Before you leave, check out our tips on driving in the Highlands for optimal preparation.

✨ Bon voyage and have a good trip!