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18: DAY 1
Total driving: 3hrs 5mins
Arrive in Iceland around 6:20AM. Grab some Kronur, pick up the rental car, and hit the road. Grab breakfast & supplies in Borgarnes and then explore the Arnarstapi coastal area (8k) before checking in at Hotel Hellnar. Go for an after dinner hike along the Snaefellsness peninsula (3.2k).
Más sobre DAY 119: KEF
Iceland Air
IAD 8:40p → KEF 6:20a 5h 40m nonstop
KEF 4:50p → IAD 7:00p 6h 10m nonstop
KLM
Más sobre KEF23: Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss Statue
The clunky stone sculpture set back from the sea cliffs represents Bárður Snæfellsás, a half-human, half-giant saga hero and local guardian spirit.
Más sobre Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss Statue24: Arnarstapi Arch & Cliffs
The 2.5km Arnarstapi-Hellnar trail between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, the next village to the west, falls within a protected nature reserve and is understandably the most popular seaside hiking route on Snæfellsnes. Of all the unusual forms of lava erosion seen from the clifftop trail, the most striking is Gatklettur, a natural arch extending into the sea. The trail is not well-marked and can be confusing, so allow an hour each way.
Más sobre Arnarstapi Arch & Cliffs26: Londrangar basalt cliffs
Uniquely-formed remnants of ancient basalt volcanic dikes sticking out from the sea. Londrangar and the hill Svalthufa are the remains of a crater, which has been eroded to its present form by the sea. The farmers in the area never made or make hay on the hill, because it is said to belong to the elves living in the area. Younger lava fields surround this old crater ruin. The higher pillar (75m) was first climbed in 1735 and the lower (61 m) in 1938. Below the hill you may find Thufubjarg cliff where according to a folktale the poet Kolbeinn Joklaskald had an encounter with the Devil. On these cliffs, puffins and fulmars have their nests.
Trail: 3.2k
Más sobre Londrangar basalt cliffs27: DAY 2
Total driving: 9hrs 47mins
Have breakfast at Hellnar before starting the long trek across the northern edge of the island. Stop for lunch in Akureyri and then continue on to view Aldeyjarfoss and Godafass Waterfalls before checking in at Elda. Enjoy a nice relaxing dinner at the Cowshed Cafe.
Más sobre DAY 230: Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (463m) is a beautifully shaped and a symmetric, free standing mountain on the northern coastline of the Snaefell’s Peninsula to the west of the Grundarfiord Bay. Danish seafarers, who frequented this part of the country in the past, called Mt Kirkjufell “The Sugar Top”.
Más sobre Kirkjufell31: Bautinn Restaurant
3 Stars -
An Akureyri institution which is always busy with locals and visitors alike. A good central location for burger and fries as well as a couple of more substantial meat dishes.
Más sobre Bautinn Restaurant32: Aldeyjarfoss
Surrounding cliffs are made up of a layer of columnar basalt that seems to have melted and twisted before reaching the top. The large rock formations at the mouth of the fall funnel all of the water of the wide river above into a single powerful downspout, and the churning and spray this creates in the pool below is quite mesmerizing. The whole scene looked rather unreal, as if it were taken from the movie set of Jurassic Park rather than something that could really exist in nature.
42km detour
Más sobre Aldeyjarfoss33: Godafoss Waterfall
Godafoss (more accurately Goðafoss; pronounced "GO-thuh-foss") is a wide 12m tall waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót River. We were able to see this waterfall from both sides of its banks. The east bank seemed to yield some short walks leading to full contextual views from the top as well as frontal views of the falls from near the level of the river. On the west bank, we were right up against the brink of the falls, but I don't think its views were as satisfying as on the east side. Long story short: EAST BANK!
Más sobre Godafoss Waterfall36: DAY 3
Total driving: 2hrs 19mins
Hiking::text like a viking today! Have a quick breakfast at Elda before taking F-862 up to hike Dettifoss Waterfalls (2.5k), Katlar (2k), Echo Rocks & Red Hills (5k), and the Klappir Trail (10k). Return on the east side (864), stopping by Dettifoss Waterfalls and then walk around Mount Krafla & Leirhnjukur (5k) before having a relaxing dinner & dip at the hot springs at Jardbodin.
Más sobre DAY 337: Dettifoss Waterfalls
Europe's mightiest waterfall, located in northeast Iceland's Jokulsargljufur National Park, is a massive curtain of milky-gray glacial water thundering over a 44m (144-ft.) precipice. To stand next to it is as mesmerizing as it is bone rattling.
Más sobre Dettifoss Waterfalls38: Asbyrgi Canyon
Odin's flying horse (Sleipnir) giant hoof print. Best view is from the furthest part of the canyon; 100m west of parking area.
Más sobre Asbyrgi Canyon39: Mount Krafla and Leirhnjúkur
In a country with no shortage of primordial, surreal landscapes, this lava field in the Krafla caldera of northeast Iceland out-weirds them all. An easy trail winds its way among steaming clefts, each revealing a prismatic netherworld of mosses and minerals.
Más sobre Mount Krafla and Leirhnjúkur40: Jarðböðin við Mývatn
WEBSITE - Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, the tastefully designed complex offers bathers a completely natural experience that begins with a relaxing dip amidst clouds of steam rising up from a fissure deep in the Earth´s surface, and ends with a luxurious swim in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2.500 metres.Containing a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms, the warm, soothing waters of Mývatn Nature Baths are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a sense of wellbeing which lingers on as a lasting memory of your visit to this spellbinding area at Europe´s outer limits.Facilities on offer include a reception area and restaurant seating 120 guests, changing rooms and showers for up to 300 guests, two natural steam baths accommodating up to 50 bathers at a time, and a 5000m2 geothermal bathing pool maintained at a constant temperature of 38-40ºC.
Más sobre Jarðböðin við Mývatn41: DAY 4
Total driving: 6hrs 12mins
Have breakfast with the cows at the Cowshed Cafe before taking a quick hike up to Hverfjall Volcano and driving to the eastern fjord port of Seydisfyorder. Have lunch and take a hike out to Brimnes. Continue the scenic drive along the coast, check in and have dinner at Hali, and then enjoy an evening cruise through Jokulsarlon (8PM).
Más sobre DAY 442: Hverfjall Volcano
Of all the monuments to Iceland's volcanism, this tephra explosion crater near Myvatn is the most monolithic: a jet-black bowl of humbling proportions, with a stark, elemental authority.
Más sobre Hverfjall Volcano43: Skaftfell Bistro
The Skaftfell Bistro offers fulfilling food, pizzas, aromatic coffee, delicious cakes and sweets, ale, wine and other beverages.
Más sobre Skaftfell Bistro44: Brimnes
A 10 km. drive from the Seyðisfjörður town centre brings the visitor to farm Selsstaðir on the north coast of the fjord. A walking trail leads from the farm to Brimnes at the mouth of the fjord. This was for centuries one of the major fishing centres in East Iceland. Traces of old buildings are still to be seen, along with a lighthouse stands at Brimnes.
A walk out Brimnes in fine weather is an unforgettable experience.
Más sobre Brimnes46: Jokulsarlon
4 Stars -
Hundreds of sediment-streaked, blue-tinted icebergs, seemingly the work of some mad sculptor, waltz around this surreal glacial lagoon in the southeast, while seals join in the carnival procession; check out for "escaped" icebergs on the beach across the street.
8PM evening tour
Más sobre Jokulsarlon47: DAY 5
Total driving: 2hrs 31mins
Have an early breakfast before heading over to Skaftafell for the Glacier Extreme (hiking & ice climbing) tour. After, hike up to Svartifoss Waterfalls and the Glama overlook of Skaftafell Glacier before stopping by Fjadrarglijufur Canyon. Check in at Giljur, have dinner, and explore the beaches and Reynisdrangur cliffs around Vik.
Más sobre DAY 549: Svartifoss Waterfalls
Svartifoss was one of those memorable waterfalls thanks to hanging hexagonal basalt columns underlying it. While basalt columns aren't anything new around waterfalls nor is this waterfall very big (it's only 20m tall), it seems that the basalt columns on this waterfall are very pronounced.
Más sobre Svartifoss Waterfalls50: Fjadrargljufur Canyon
The Fjadrargljufur Canyon is one of the most beautiful and lovely canyons of the country. It is very easily accessible, only a few kilometres detour from road # 1 in the South, to the west of the hamlet Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
River Fjadra runs over the brink of the canyon from the moorlands of the Sida County. It is possible to approach the canyon from the so-called Laki-road and walk down to its mouth or enter the canyon from below, but that requires fording the river several times. Both approaches are to be recommended to those who want to enjoy its beauty and natural sculptures. The canyon has been declared inviolate.
Más sobre Fjadrargljufur Canyon53: Reynisdrangur
Towering fingers of black rock standing out to sea and inhabited by colonies of arctic terns. Only non-tropical beach to be rated in the World's Top 10 Beaches by "Islands" magazine
Más sobre Reynisdrangur54: DAY 6
Total driving: 3hrs 50mins
Have an early breakfast before stoping by Skogafoss Waterfalls, Mount Eyjafjallajokul, and Seljalandsfoss on the way to the ferry to Heimaey Island to play with puffins. Take the afternoon ferry back to the mainland and enjoy the ridiculously scenic drive up to Landmannalaugar to check-in at Landmannahellir. Take in a quick hike before getting some rest for the night.
Más sobre DAY 655: Skogarfoss Waterfalls
Skogafoss (or more accurately Skógafoss; "SKOH-ga-foss") rivals Gullfoss as Iceland's most famous waterfall. It drops 60m with a width of 25m and has that classical rectangular shape
Más sobre Skogarfoss Waterfalls57: Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is a pretty famous waterfall dropping about 60m. While there are many waterfalls in Iceland that are this tall, I think its claim to fame is that you can go behind it.
Más sobre Seljalandsfoss61: Landmannalaugar
Naming Iceland's best hiking area is a pointless exercise, but if the proverbial gun were put to our heads, Landmannalaugar would edge out the competition. In photographs, this area is usually represented in two ways: by the rhyolite mountains, with their astonishing mineral spectra, and by deeply contented bathers in the natural hot spring by the main camp. But Landmannalaugar is a much wider world unto itself -- with glacial valleys, marshes, canyons, moss-covered lava fields, tephra desert, plentiful geothermal hotspots -- and can sustain several days' worth of exploring. The ideal follow-up is the Laugavegurinn, the world-famous 4-day trek to Þórsmörk.
Más sobre Landmannalaugar63: DAY 7
Total driving: 5hrs 22mins
Have an early breakfast before a beast of a hike to take in the scenery and a packed lunch. Afterwards, start the drive back to Reykjavik stopping by a few easily accessible waterfalls, turf homes, and geysers. After checking in, enjoy dinner, some beverages, and the Solfar Sculture in the midnight light.
Más sobre DAY 764: Haifoss Waterfalls
Haifoss (more accurately Háifoss; I think it's pronounced "HAU-i-foss") is said to be the second tallest waterfall in Iceland at 122m tall. What made this waterfall stand out was that it was also accompanied by a similar waterfall called Granni (the Neighbor) in an adjacent gorge.
2nd Highest falls
Más sobre Haifoss Waterfalls65: Hjalparfoss
Hjalparfoss ("HYAL-par-foss"; meaning the "helping falls") is a pretty unique double waterfall that joins at its base. For a change, compared to other waterfalls in the Icelandic Interior or Highlands, this one is actually relatively easy to access.
Más sobre Hjalparfoss66: Gullfoss Waterfalls
This astounding waterfall crowns and climaxes the "Golden Circle," Iceland's most popular day tour from the capital. Gullfoss looks almost too perfectly landscaped to be real: The Hvita river hurtles over a low tier, turns 90 degrees, plunges into a cloud of spray, and shimmies offstage through a picturesque gorge. Clear skies guarantee a rainbow.
Más sobre Gullfoss Waterfalls67: Geysir & Strokkur
Geysir is the original spouting hot spring; all the others around the world are named after it. The Great Geysir debuted in the 14th century, blasting a jet of water up to 80m (262ft) into the air. The geysir ceased erupting and was mostly inactive for decades. Since earthquakes in 2000, it has begun erupting again two or three times daily.
Nearby, the world's most reliable geyser Strokkur (the Churn), spouts up to 35m (115ft) and erupts every six minutes or so.
Más sobre Geysir & Strokkur71: Enski barinn (English Pub)
WEBSITE - Once upon a time, there was a small English pub. The pub had a dream, and that was to be the finest English pub in the world’s most northerly capital city of Reykjavik Iceland.
Más sobre Enski barinn (English Pub)72: Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture
Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.
Más sobre Solfar (Sun Voyager) Sculpture73: DAY 8
Total driving: minimal
Today is devoted to exploring and relaxing in the city. Check out Hallgrimskirkja Church and museums; eating and RUNTUR cannot be avoided.
Más sobre DAY 875: The Icelandic Phallological Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country. From 11am to 6 pm daily .
Más sobre The Icelandic Phallological Museum76: Asmundarsafn Sculpture Museum
The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum is dedicated to the works of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982). The sculpture garden is accessible even when the museum is closed.
Admission: 1.100 kr
Más sobre Asmundarsafn Sculpture Museum77: Saegreifinn
Humarsupa, is straightforward, traditional, glaringly honest, delicious and the first thing you should eat when you arrive in town. North Atlantic pattern for seafood shacks — crude stools made from fish-packing containers, tables of barely finished wooden planks, plastic foam bowls and plastic spoons, and the ubiquitous nautical décor.
Más sobre Saegreifinn78: Perlan
WEBSITE - The Pearl is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Reykjavik. The five immense hot water tanks are topped with a domed revolving restaurant with an atrium on the floors below.
Más sobre Perlan79: Micro Bar
A pub featuring beers from the growing number of small microbreweries in Iceland. Happy hour is 5PM-7PM and house beer is 500 kronor! Its the only pub in the city independent of the large national brewery.
Más sobre Micro Bar80: Lækjarbrekka
At lunchtime we specialize in light, fresh dishes, such as soup or salad as well as fresh fish and chicken dishes. In the evening variety is the name of the game. Sample appetizers for dinner or have lunch to keep the pricing reasonable.
Más sobre Lækjarbrekka81: Boston
Barely marked entrance. Boston’s main room, up a narrow staircase, is part Victorian bordello, part hunting lodge, with both candles and taxidermy among its adornments.
Más sobre Boston82: Ölstofan
The full name is Ölstofa Kormáks og Skjaldar (Kormakur's and Skjoldur's alehouse). This is a simple, straightforward pub, a popular watering hole for a lot of Icelandic celebrities and intellectuals.
Más sobre Ölstofan83: Kaffibarinn
Relaxed local hangout during the day; shitshow weekend nights.
#2 in nightlife; Tripadvisor
Más sobre Kaffibarinn85: B5
The shelves of liquor behind the bar at B5 are bathed in glowing lights of different hues: orange, yellow, pink. And the big front window provides a great view of a street scene.
Más sobre B586: Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Bæjarins beztu pylsur (English: The best hot dog in town) often shortened to simply “Bæjarins beztu”, is a popular hot dog stand in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
A hot dog costs 300 ISK (equivalent to $2.55 CAD or $2.62 USD as of March 2011) and condiments include ketchup, sweet mustard, fried onion, raw onion and remolaði, a mayonnaise-based sauce with sweet relish. Hot dogs are often ordered with “the works,” i.e., all condiments, or in Icelandic “eina með öllu”.
Más sobre Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur87: DAY 9
Total driving: 1hr 9mins
Have breakfast, finish up any left-over city exploration, and head to the Blue Lagoon until leaving for the airport to fly home.
Más sobre DAY 988: Blue Lagoon
The central activity at this spa -- Iceland's top tourist attraction -- is bathing in a shallow, opaque, blue-green lagoon amid a jet-black lava field and smearing white silica mud all over yourself. The lagoon was artificially created from pumped-in seawater and runoff from a geothermal power plant -- not exactly a natural wonder, but it could make you feel::text like one.
Más sobre Blue Lagoon