Moon Iceland: With a Road Trip on the Ring Road: Waterfalls, Glaciers & Hot Springs

Local author Jenna Gottlieb reveals the best of Iceland, from breathtaking landscapes to unrivaled trekking. Experience it all with Moon Iceland. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a three-day tour of Reykjavík to a weeklong best of Iceland, plus a nine-day road trip on the famed Ring Road
• Unique experiences and can't-miss highlights: Drive past quaint towns and enormous fjords, hike through Iceland's majestic national parks, and bask in the shimmering glow of the northern lights. Stroll Reykjavík's busy streets, listen to up-and-coming bands at uniquely themed venues, and kick back with a handcrafted Icelandic beer at a local hangout
• The top outdoor activities: Search for seals, whales, and porpoises off the Icelandic coast or spot arctic wildlife like puffins and reindeer onshore. Trek across a mighty glacier, hike the rim of a remote volcano, and relax in the milky blue waters of the Blue Lagoon. Explore crystalline ice caves and mineral-rich lava tubes or catch a rainbow glimmering over a thundering waterfall
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Honest advice from Reykjavík local Jenna Gottlieb on what to eat, where to stay, and when to go, including tips for traveling during the winter
• Handy tools including an Icelandic phrasebook and essential background information on the landscape, history, and culture

Find your adventure with Moon Iceland.

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Author: Jenna Gottlieb, Moon Travel Guides
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Moon Travel
Published: 09/23/2025
Series: Moon Europe Travel Guide
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9798886471120
5th Revised Edition

About the Author

Originally from New York City, Jenna Gottlieb fell in love with Iceland in 2006 on a spur-of-the-moment getaway. During that trip, there were many firsts: her first time riding a horse, walking behind a waterfall, and tasting the local delicacy "rotten shark." She survived and continued to return, permanently relocating to Iceland in 2012.

While researching and writing this book, Jenna discovered new favorites and revisited old haunts. Her favorite experiences in Iceland include puffin watching, hiking in the north, and spending as much time in the West Fjords as possible.

A freelance writer specializing in travel, business, and lifestyle, Jenna has contributed to the Associated Press, Euronews, CNN Travel, The Independent, and The New European, among others. You can see some of her published work at jennakgottlieb.com.