Location: Keflavík
Day 1 - 16 Jul 2021
Keflavík Airport
Content: We arrived at Keflavik International Airport around 7am. We recommend picking up alcohol that you would like to drink throughout your trip at the duty free store. It is much cheaper than other spots. We chose to rent a car for this first day. We rented it through Procar.
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Day 1 - 16 Jul 2021
Blue Lagoon
Content: We headed to the Blue Lagoon straight from the airport. The lagoon is not far away. We suggest that you either plan to eat at their cafeteria or The Retreat - nice hotel right next door. They have a continental breakfast for around $25 USD. 9:00AM is the time that the lagoon opens, so it was nice to be there before the crowds!
Location: Reykjavík
Day 1 - 16 Jul 2021
Kex Hostel Reykjavik
Content: We then drove and checked into our hostel, Kex Hostel, and took a short nap. Kex has dorm room style rooms with shared bathrooms, and awesome communal hang out spots.
Reykjavík
Content: We then spent a few hours walking around and exploring the city of Reykjavik. It is super easy to get around the city by foot as it is not very big.
Reykjavík
Content: Kex happened to be having a party that night, so we ate food at the hostel. We then enjoyed a night out on the town. We recommend visiting Den Danske Kro and Kaffibarinn. Night lift does not start really until midnight!
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Day 2 - 17 Jul 2021
Fagradalsfjall Volcano
Content: Spend the morning dropping off your rental car, picking up your van, going to the grocery store, and heading to the volcano. We began the hike at 2PM and ended around 8PM. Go as far as you can hike in. Suggest bringing snacks to enjoy the views!
Location: Hamrargarder Campground
Day 2 - 17 Jul 2021
Hamragardar campground
Content: Camp at Hamragarour campground! It is located right next to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall
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Day 3 - 18 Jul 2021
Seljalandsfoss
Content: Start your day at the Seljalandsfoss and Gljufrabui waterfalls.
Skógafoss
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Location: Vik
Day 3 - 18 Jul 2021
Dyrhólaey
Content: Visit Dryholaey and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Location: Vík
Day 3 - 18 Jul 2021
Smiðjan Brugghús
Content: Stop in Vik for lunch at Smiojan Brugghus for delicious burgers and beer!
Location: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Day 3 - 18 Jul 2021
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Content: Drive to Fjadrargljufur canyon. It’s a short hike to see some amazing views!
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Day 3 - 18 Jul 2021
Svinafell Campground
Content: Drive and camp at Svinafell Campground
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Day 4 - 19 Jul 2021
Svartifoss
Content: Start your day with a short hike to Svartifoss waterfall!
Diamond Beach
Content: Head the the amazing diamond beach to see chunks of iceberg all over a black sand beach
Jökulsárlón
Content: Take a kayak tour on Jokulsarlon - an amazing glacier lagoon with massive icebergs. An amazing experience. Make sure you book it in advance, it fills up quickly!
Location: Berufjordhur
Day 4 - 19 Jul 2021
Folaldafoss
Content: Make dinner at this gorgeous waterfall! There’s a picnic table where you can cook and enjoy this view.
Location: Egilsstaðir
Day 4 - 19 Jul 2021
Egilsstaðir
Content: Drive to Egilsstadir! There are two campground here to stay at. We recommend the only closer to the river.
Location: Egilsstadir
Day 5 - 20 Jul 2021
Stuðlagil Canyon
Content: Begin your day at Studlagil Canyon! Plan to be up early so you can hike down into the canyon.
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Day 5 - 20 Jul 2021
Dettifoss
Content: Visit Dettifoss - the most powerful waterfall in Europe! It is best to go on the east side in our opinion.
Selfoss Waterfall
Content: From Dettifoss, you can take a short hike to Sellfoss!
Location: Húsavík
Day 5 - 20 Jul 2021
Húsavík
Content: Drive to the town of Husavik and enjoy a nice dinner at Gamli Bakur! It has a great view of the marina and the food was super delicious
Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
Content: Visit Geosea! Amazing geothermal baths with a view of the sea.
Location: Akureyri
Day 6 - 21 Jul 2021
Akureyri
Content: Start your morning in Akuyeri! Enjoy one of the coffee shops or breakfast locations. Stroll around the city. This is one of our favorite towns in Iceland!
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Day 6 - 21 Jul 2021
Kolugljúfur Canyon
Content: Visit the Kolugljufur waterfall and canyon!
Location: Reykholt
Day 6 - 21 Jul 2021
Krauma
Content: End your day at Krauma. It is powered by Europe’s most powerful hot spring and has a variety of different temperature springs to try!
Location: Selfoss
Day 7 - 22 Jul 2021
Thingvellir National Park
Content: Spend the morning enjoying Thingvellir National Park! You will learn about the history of Iceland and be able to stand where the tectonic plates meet.
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Day 7 - 22 Jul 2021
Geysir
Content: Visit Geysir!
Gullfoss Falls
Content: Visit the Gullfoss waterfall
Location: Keflavík
Day 8 - 23 Jul 2021
Keflavík Airport
Content: Drive back to Keflavik, return your camper van and fly home!