The snæfellsjökull peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland and those renting a vehicle will be table to take a detour to see on their way to or from Akureyri.
The Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular national park and is famous the world over. Gullfoss has featured in movies like Prometheus, Geysir has lent its name to all geysers, and Þingvellir is a volcanic rift that was home to the oldest parliament in the world for 900 years.
The Westfjords are the most remote part of Iceland and rival anywhere else in the world for sheer natural beauty. Highly recommended, but be prepared.
For those who want to have a more relaxed time in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is world-class.
The Arctic Fox center is located in the Westfjords, one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Iceland.