The East Fjords are a little known region, we often stop before, at the Jokulsarlon on route 1, where you can experience these places in a short amount of time. However, the view of the fjords can be amazing, and some places deserve that you take the time to discover them.

Between sea and mountains: the East Fjords 

Grimsey is a small Icelandic island situated about 25 miles north of Iceland and the arctic polar circle runs through it. The spot is also ideal for watching bird colonies.

Crossing over the arctic circle on Grimsey island

Only open when the centre of the country is no longer under snow, Route F35 is one of the most legendary in Iceland: rocky and wild, it winds its way through the most desolate and mountainous regions of the island. An exceptional road trip of discovery during the summer months!

On the F35

The peninsula of Snæfellsnes, made famous by Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth, contains most of Iceland's magnificent landscapes and is just a few hours' drive from the capital. In one day—or two, if you have the time—, you can discover superb panoramic views and various natural places of interest.

A day on the peninsula of Snæfellsnes

Skaftafell

Hekla

Gullfoss

The Golden Circle is a tour of three of the most famous sites in Iceland: the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir and the Gullfoss Falls. Leaving from Reykjavik, you can do this tour in a day.

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The Golden Circle is, without doubt, the most popular tourist trail in the country and a must for travellers taking their first holiday to Iceland. Situated close to Reykjavik, it's a great outdoor excursion if you want to get away from town for a while.&nbsp;I love the Golden Circle! It's a tour you can do in a day and at pretty much any time of year, thanks to good roads that cross a range of stunning landscapes. Imagine starting your day in a natural park formed by lava and tectonic faults, followed by a geyser and geothermic activity before ending up next to a thundering waterfall.&nbsp;At the same time, I've always done this tour in my own car so that I could escape the hordes of tourists, stay as long as I liked at certain points and stop along the way to admire the scenery. For me it's the best (if not only) way to enjoy the most popular spots on the route.&nbsp;Finally, there are lots of farms dotted around and, as it's a great place to go horse riding, you can always stay over and continue exploring the charming countryside: the perfect way to unwind during your holiday!

The Golden Circle is a tour of three of the most<a href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/iceland/" target="_blank"> famous sites in Iceland</a>: the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir and the Gullfoss Falls. Leaving from Reykjavik, you can do this tour in a day.

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