4 Day Trip To Iceland

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Languages:

• In Iceland they speak Icelandic and English but there are some Polish and Spanish speakers as well.

Is Iceland Safe?

• Yes, very safe and there are no dangerous animals.

Things to know:

• You do need a passport but not a visa.

• The drinking water (tap) is safe to drink and you don't need to buy bottle of water, it is a tourist trap. Instead bring a water bottle on the plane (empty of course) and fill up when you get to Iceland especially from the many waterfalls or glaciers. https://a.co/d/eZHvMnp

• You can bring back meat (Icelandic Hotdogs) from Iceland according to agricultural customs in USA. They said Iceland doesn't have any diseases in their meats and you're allowed to bring it back with you.

Best Time of Year to Visit:

• All year is beautiful for different reasons

1. April-May: Spring time where the weather is starting to warm up, more daylight,

northern lights not as much, and puffins are arriving.

2. June-August: is the warmest months, you can see puffins, and most roads will

be open to explore. However, it is a popular time so very crowded, lots of

sheep to disrupt the roads, and it is more expensive.

2. September-October: Fall time, weather is cooling down, and less crowds.

Puffins are leaving by September but you can start to see the northern lights

since daylight hours are less. Starting in October is the cheapest time (flights,

hotel, food) to go.

3. November- March: Winter time, less crowds, ice caves, snow, road closures,

and you will definitely need a SUV to get around especially on the F-roads that

are open. In November, daylight decreases to 5 hours a day.

Car Rental:

• You will definitely want to rent a car. It is the best way to get around the island.

• We used Fair Car ( https://www.faircar.is/ ). They provided transportation to/from the airport and were reasonably priced. Get the premium insurance so you don't have a deductible or worries especially if you are going off-roading. The only thing is you have to wash the car off before returning it. The gas stations have them for free.

• You can do a cheaper option by renting a camper van stay over at camp sites instead of booking at hotels. You will want to do this in advance as they book up fast.

Day 1: Stay in Reykjavik for 2 nights

• Arriving at Keflavík International Airport

• Get through customs and get your car rental

• Get some breakfast and coffee at Kökulist Bakery and Cafe.

• Then head over to Valahnukamol which is 30min from the airport and you have to pay for parking online.

• Then head over to the Fagradalsfjall Volcano that erupted. This is about 35min away and you can pay for parking via online.

• Head over to the Blue Lagoon to relax before you check into your hotel in Reykjavik. You need a reservation but you can stay as long as you want. You have to shower before you enter the lagoon and use a lot of conditioner or put your hair up because of the sulfur in the lagoon your hair will dry out. They have food located there and it is expensive and just okay. Depending on the time you choose the price varies but the comfort package is more than enough. Link here to book in advance: (https://www.bluelagoon.com/)

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• Head over to Reykjavik and check into your hotel. We stayed at 22 Hill Hotel. It was a good price, free parking which is hard to find in the city, and breakfast included. Get some dinner and explore the city (See below for lists of restaurants and activities to see).

Day 2:

• Get some breakfast and head over to Gullfross Waterfall (1hr and 35min drive away)

• Then See the Strokkur Geyser (a 9min drive away)

• Eat some lunch at Supa Geysir right across the street or Restaurant Mika if you have time and if they are open.

• Head over and see öxarárfoss waterfall and Nikulasargja Gorge at the Thingvellir National Park (51min ride away)

• A must do any time of year in Iceland is Snorkeling between tectonic plates in Thingvellir national park with Tröll Expeditions Company. Click here for the link: Get your Guide!

a. I'd recommend afternoon it is a lot warmer in the day if your going in October or

later. (I felt the cold on my face only but then after a few seconds I didn't.

b. They definitely make sure you are warm. The suit is tight with the goggles, and

they put a tie around your neck so water doesn't enter but it was way too tight

for me and I had them loosen it. I could barely breathe but then after they

adjusted it I was fine.

c. They take Go Pro pictures for you and send you them all, provide hot chocolate

and a snack after. I would definitely recommend bringing your own Go Pro

though.

• Head Back to the city for dinner and the sights or after dinner head back out to Thingvellir National Park (a 40min drive from the city) to see the Northern Lights.

a. Make sure you have clear skies, darkness with no for exact times of the

northern https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/ for exact times of the

northern lights.

b. We saw them at (9p.m. and 6a.m. in October/November)

Day 3- Check out and Head to Vik and stay the night.

• Head out to Selfoss town (about a 50min drive) for some coffee at Kaffi Krús or you can grab some locally in Reykjavik.

• Then explore Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (About an 1hr away). You can walk behind this waterfall but make sure you have good grip hiking boots and a waterproof jacket or poncho because you will get soaked. Then you can walk a max of 5min to Gljufrabi Waterfall. You can walk to it but will have to cross random rocks and your shoes might get soaked if you don't have proper footwear. Don't forget a lot of places have cameras and require you to pay for parking but you can do it from an app on your phone (Parka app).

• Check out Skogafoss Waterfall (another 25min down the road). If you are hungry you can eat some lunch at Skogafoss Bistro Bar or get take out like we did and sit at the picnic tables or back of your car and enjoy the waterfall. Remember you have to order your food first at the counter then sit down at most restaurants in Iceland. Head over to Solheimajokull Glacier (about a 37min drive away). You will have to hike a little bit but you can't go into the Glacier itself unless you have a tour. You can enter at your own risk but I wouldn't recommend it. You can see the glacier from the outside which is beautiful.

• Finally, if you planned accordingly head to Reynisfjara Beach (29min drive away) for some sunset shots. Then Grab some dinner at Halldorskaffi but don't get the pizza. Check into your airbnb or hotel in Vik which is only 5min away. We stayed at Götur Cottage from Airbnb and it was the BEST place plus we saw the northern lights outside our door. You can book them from Airbnb itself (https://abnb.me/y0IvtKqJkwb) and check out their Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/people/G%C3%B6tur-Cottage/100063753274106/)

Day 4- Two Options

• Head back to the airport if your flight is early

• OR Book Katla ice cave in the morning from Tröll Expeditions Company Click here for link: Get your Guide!

Be prepared it is a bumpy ride so definitely take some Dramamine before or nibble on some ginger chews. It is good for families, couples, or solo travelers. They make you feel safe and provide spikes for your shoes prior to entering the ice cave so you have some grip. You need to wear snow pants and hiking boots.

• You can get take out at the Soup Company, Black Crust Pizza or the Lava Bakery and Coffee which are affordable places to eat and then head to the airport if you flight is at night. You are only 2.5hours from Reykjavik Airport or 3hrs from Keflavik International Airport.
  

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