Iceland circles the Ring Road past Geysir's geothermal vents, Jökulsárlón's iceberg-strewn lagoon, and the Reynisfjara black-sand beach with the Westfjords offering the country's quietest waterfall country at Dynjandi.
Highlights
Reykjavík
South Coast
Golden Circle
Snæfellsnes
When to Visit
Jun-Aug
Midnight sun above Reykjavík, Highland F-roads to Landmannalaugar accessible mid-June through September, and puffins nesting at Látrabjarg.
Sep-Oct
Iceland Airwaves music festival early November aside, autumn brings the first aurora viewing of the season and Highland roads still open early September.
Nov-Mar
Aurora season at peak with dark skies returning, Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon steaming under snow, and ice caves accessible from Vatnajökull November to March.
Apr-May
Snow clearing the Ring Road, puffins returning to coastal cliffs, and the country's daylight stretching past 20:00 by month-end with shoulder-season rates.
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