This was one of the first questions we asked ourselves during our Iceland trip planning: Which destinations we couldn’t miss? And honestly, the list was long. But after experiencing this amazing country, we came up with our list of the 10 destinations you can’t miss on your trip to Iceland. You need at least 7 days around the ring road to see all these destinations. To help you with the planning, we also share a printable version of our 8 days summer itinerary in Iceland.
One of the biggest in the country, this waterfall has a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 m. On sunny days, at least one rainbow is present due to the amount of spray the cascade produces. Skรณgafoss can also be viewed from the top. A steep staircase with approximately 520 steps will take you to the top.
The most famous black sand beach in Iceland. You will be captivated by the number of puffins flying over the basalt columns from the moment you enter. This beach is also home to Reynisdrangar, the basalt stacks that stick out of the sea. It is one of the most pictured spots in Iceland.
Diamond Beach is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland and for excellent reasons. The name derives from many icebergs of various sizes scattered on the beach. The black sand (of volcanic origin) helps to accentuate the contrast with the ice blocks. On the shore, the ice blocks come from the icebergs of the Jรถkulsรกrlรณn glacier lagoon. This spot is perfect for photographers and nature lovers. So, don’t forget your camera! It is frequent to see seals from the shore since the beach is their home.
Jรถkulsรกrlรณn is an enormous lagoon filled with giant ice blocks that have broken free from Breiรฐamerkurjรถkull glacier. This place is a magnificent scenario to take pictures with the floating icebergs. Because of its beauty, this lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous and visited attractions.
Hengifoss is one of the most known landmarks in East Iceland. It is a beautiful waterfall with a height of 128.5 meters. The hike to Hengifoss starts from the parking lot, where you enter directly into the trail. The walk is a gradual climb uphill, approximately 2.5 km long (each way), and about one hour (if you are well-trained). Because it is a bit difficult, some benches have been put up to rest and enjoy the view.
Dettifoss falls are 100 meters wide and drop 44 meters down to the canyon Jรถkulsรกrgljรบfur. It is the second largest waterfall in Iceland in terms of volume discharge. The superlative of “most powerful” comes from its water flow times and its fall distance. Dettifoss can be seen from the East or West; we recommend choosing one side since itโs a long path, around one hour from one side to the other.
Hverir is a geothermal area with mud pots near Mรฝvatn. We were looking forward to visiting this area since all the images we saw looked like they were from another planet. The smell from the pots is not the best due to the sulfur, but walking around this area is an exciting experience, full of different colors.
Goรฐafoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, with a width of 30 meters, falling from 12 meters. We visited it from the west side, but it is also possible to go down to the river on the east side.
Snรฆfellsjรถkull is a volcano of 1446 meters, covered with snow all year and visible from Reykjavik in clear sky days. This imposing volcano inspired the novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth” by the famous French writer Jules Verne. The surrounding landscapes are beautiful, with lava fields and strange rock formations.
The Blue Lagoon is the most popular spa in Iceland. It owes its name to the milky-blue water due to how silica reflects the light. Silica is the most abundant element in the water.
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Iceland is on many people’s bucket lists (probably yours too when you read this post), and the reasons are obvious. However, if, for any crazy reason, you still need a last push to choose Iceland as your next holiday destination, you can check our full Iceland itinerary here.
After this trip, we got even a bit obsessed with budgeting and planning because we realized that a well-planned trip could save us tons of money that we could use for our next trip.
Now, the goal of this post is to present you with a breakdown of our Iceland travel expenses for a week and a four-person trip. Of course, these prices can vary, but at least you can know how much other fellow travelers needed for a similar trip. If you have already made this trip, we would love to hear how much money you spent and the number of days so others can have more comparison points.
A quick comment is that we will not include flight tickets in this list. The flight prices depend strongly on the country you are flying from, the airline you choose, the amount of luggage you want to bring, and the season. For reference, we pay 110 โฌ for two people (round trip), with only cabin bags flying directly with WIZZ from Dortmund, Germany, to Reykjavik and 270 โฌ from Milan, Italy. A fun fact is that we have paid more for a trip to Spain than what we paid for this flight to Iceland. First, for this Iceland trip, we carefully chose the travel dates for a cheap flight from our respective countries. Second, we decided to fly from airports in other cities where the flights were more affordable than our local airport. Of course, when we do this, we always consider the extra we need to pay for moving to a different city. Therefore, the flight ticket from that city has to be cheaper than our local airport plus transportation. In this case, we also used some train coupons we had with DB (German national railway company), which made the trip to the airport almost free.
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7 nights throughout Iceland. You can find more details of each accommodation in our daily itinerary, which can be found here.
Food
180 โฌ/187$
This was the point where we reduced most of our budget. Except for a few lunches, the rest of our meals were supermarket food and some other food we brought from home (upcoming post about this topic). You can find a bit more information about this in our post: “Money and currency in Iceland“.
Gas
107 โฌ/111$
This was the price from August 2020, and for a total of around 2300 km.
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Let us tell you the best Iceland budget tip ever. YOU CAN TRAVEL TO ICELAND ON A BUDGET IF YOU COOK ALL YOUR MEALS. Yes, we are being totally honestly with you.
Do you know a way to check how expensive a country is? Easy, by looking at the price of a Pizza Margarita. Let me tell you, we were shocked. We discovered that you need to pay ~20โฌ for one of those in Iceland. So instantly, we came up with a plan. We decided to cook our meals. This way, we could make this trip, which we always dream about, affordable for us. That simple trick made our food budget in Iceland of 180 โฌ/187$ for 4 people. Yes you read correctly 45 โฌ per person for a week of food. This budget was mainly between groceries, a Hot Dog lunch and another lunch in a burgers restaurant in Egilsstaรฐir(which was earlier planned ๐ )
To buy the food we follow to strategies
1. We brought from home what we could carry in our luggage.
2. We bought the rest at Bonus supermarket.
What food we pack from home?
Taking food from home made all the difference in our budget since even supermarket food is not that cheap in Iceland. Since we only had carried on luggage, we were limited to dry food. This kind of food was perfect. It is easy and quick to cook. This is exactly what we needed after long days exploring.
We thought about what we would need not only for lunch and dinner but also for breakfast, snacks and coffee. Based on that we took sugar, salt, honey sticks, chocolate, and coffee. Sugar and salt we packed in small Ziploc bag. For coffee and chocolate we took the small instantaneous packages including those that already have mixed milk. For snacks we too chocolate, granola bars, mix nuts packages, dried fruit, and porridge.
For lunch and dinner we took Instant soup, instant potato, pasta and instant rice (plain and flavored).
Only with this we were covered for most of the trip. All our accommodations included kitchens. We managed to cook dinner every night. We were able to either prepare and pack the lunch that night or the next morning for the road. Another thing you should know is that there are many stops on the side of the road. These stops have tables where you can sit to have lunch with a nice view. But also keep in mind that the weather in Iceland can get really rainy. We had lunch in the car a few times โบ๏ธ.
If you are planning a trip to Iceland, there is a huge probability you want to visit the Blue Lagoon, or at least you are questioning if it is worth visiting. So in this post, we took a different approach; instead of just sharing our experience, we searched on Google, Facebook, and other platforms for the most asked question about the Blue Lagoon, and we compiled the answer to some of them in one post. At the end of the post, we also include some alternatives to the Blue Lagoon, including budget-friendly free hot springs in Iceland.
Taken from Google search
Twenty of the most asked questions about Blue Lagoon Iceland hot springs
*All the prices in this post are from September 2021
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1. What is the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is the most popular spa in Iceland. It owes its name to the milky-blue water as a result of the way silica reflects the light. Silica is the most abundant element in the water.
The lagoon is formed due to the geothermal seawater pumped out from the geothermal plant Svartsengito to the nearby lava field after heating fresh water for domestic use. The silica from the water separated after the cooldown, forming a mud layer in the lava that stopped the water seeping through, creating the lagoon.
The lagoon was used for the first time for a man suffering from psoriasis to relieve his skin. After the positive effect on his skin, a public bathing facility was opened in 1987 for people with similar skin problems. It didn’t take long after that for locals to start going too to the hot spring.
The Blue Lagoon is ideally located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, 20 minutes from Keflavรญk International Airport and 40 minutes from downtown Reykjavรญk, with the usual traffic. Its closeness with KEF airport is why many people choose to visit the lagoon on the first day of arriving, coming directly from the airport or their last day in Iceland on their way to the airport.
Tip: Another top-rated stop near the Blue Lagoon is the bridge between continents, a wooden bridge over the fissure of the North American and European tectonic plates.
3. How to go to the Blue Lagoon from KEF Airport?
Taxi
A cab to Keflavik airport is an easy but expensive solution. You can either grab one directly at the airport or book it in advance. But you should know as most things in Iceland taxis are costly. A regular taxi can cost approximately 80 โฌ (~$90) if you book it in advance; otherwise, the prices can double. If you want to use a taxi, you can check here for some options.
Car
Renting a car just to travel from KEF Airport to the Blue Lagoon is probably not the best option when you can use a shuttle bus for a much affordable cost. But suppose you are planning a road trip to Vรญk, the Golden Circle, the Ring Road, or any other of the many attraction Iceland has to offer. In that case, you can book the car directly from the airport and make this your first stop.
There are plenty of car companies at the airport to choose from. The myriad goes from well-known, like Sixt, Enterprise, and Hertz, to local car companies like Blue Car Rental. All of them offer a shuttle bus nearby the P2 parking, but if you prefer to walk, it’ll take you less than five minutes to their airport offices.
There is a free parking lot just outside the Blue Lagoon lava path entrance.
Bus
There is more than one service here, you can use:
Book a bus seat from KEF to the Blue Lagoon in one of their three departure times (8:45, 11:30, 16:30), with a transfer 4 hours later to one of the designated drop-offs stops in Reykjavik, from Guide to Iceland. Keep in mind that it only includes transportation; you will need to book also a Blue Lagoon ticket. The price starts at 37 โฌ( $42).
Use the Blue Lagoon official transport partner, Destination Blue Lagoon. It offers two daily departures to the Blue Lagoon (08:30 & 16:30). The price starts at 3495 ISK (~ 23 โฌ/$27). You can book the Blue Lagoon entrance directly from their website too.
You can book the Blue Lagoon experience with transfer included (can be private transfer) from Viator.
You should book in advance your transport to the Blue Lagoon, as well as the ticket to the Blue Lagoon itself. This is a trendy destination that tends to get fully booked.
As well as to travel from KEF Airport to the Blue Lagoon, you have more than one option if you choose to visit the Blue Lagoon on your last day, just before your return flight:
Taxi
You can pre-book your taxi in advance, or you can request it in the Blue Lagoon reception, which will order a taxi for you that generally arrive within 30 minutes of the call. You can use, for example, the BSR taxi service, which also counts with an app that allows you to order in seconds.
Car
You can travel comfortably for around 20 minutes from the Blue Lagoon to the airport if you have a rental car. One option, for example, is if you are coming from Reykjavik with a stop in the Blue Lagoon, you can rent a car for the day with airport return. One of the companies you can use is Blue Car Rental Iceland.
Bus
Use the Blue Lagoon official transport partner, Destination Blue Lagoon. It offers a daily departure from the Blue Lagoon to KEF airport (14:30). The price starts at 3495 ISK (~ 23 โฌ/$27). You should book your transport in advance since it tends to get fully booked weeks in advance.
5. How to go to the Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik?
Taxi
You can pre-book your taxi in advance, or you can request help in your hotel/hostel/guest house reception. You can use, for example, the BSR taxi service, which also counts with an app that allows you to order in seconds. Remember that booking the taxi in advance can save you money and time.
Car
You can travel comfortably for around 40 minutes from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon if you have a rental car. One option, for example, if you are traveling after to KEF airport, is to rent a car for the day with airport return, or just rent it for the day with any companies that have an office in the city. One of the companies you can use is Blue Car Rental Iceland.
Bus
Book a bus seat from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon in one of their departure times (every two hours from 8:30 to 16:30), with a transfer 4 hours later to KEF or Reykjavik from Guide to Iceland. Keep in mind that only includedes transportation; you will need to book the Blue Lagoon ticket. The price starts at 37 โฌ( $42).
Use the Blue Lagoon official transport partner, Destination Blue Lagoon. It offers several daily departures to the Blue Lagoon from the Reykjavik terminal or at designated pick-up/drop-off locations. The price starts at 3495 ISK (~ 23 โฌ/$27) and 6990 ISK (~ 46 โฌ/$54) together with a return. You can book the Blue Lagoon entrance directly from their website too.
You can book the Blue Lagoon experience with transfer included (can be private transfer) from Viator.
6. How to go to Reykjavik from the Blue Lagoon?
Taxi
You can pre-book your taxi in advance, or you can request in the Blue Lagoon reception, which will order a taxi for you that generally arrive within 30 minutes of the call. You can use, for example, the BSR taxi service, which also counts with an app that allows you to order in seconds.
Car
You can travel comfortably for around 40 minutes to Reykjavik from the Blue Lagoon if you have a rental car. If you are traveling from KEF airport with a stop in the Blue Lagoon, one option is to rent a car for the day and return to one of the city offices. One of the companies you can use is Blue Car Rental Iceland.
Bus
Use the Blue Lagoon official transport partner, Destination Blue Lagoon. It offers a daily departure from the Blue Lagoon to Reykjavik airport (every hour from 12:15 – 22:15). The price starts at 3495 ISK (~ 23 โฌ/$27). You should book your transport in advance since it tends to get fully booked weeks in advance.
1 glass of sparkling wine if dining at Lava restaurant
The prices are not fixed, they can variate depending on availability, so if you are making your booking at the last minute, you can encounter a higher price.
The minimum age to enter the Blue Lagoon is two years, and entry is free for two to 13-year-olds. However, it is mandatory for children aged 2 to 8 to wear inflatable armbands in the lagoon, provided free of charge. Each guardian is only allowed to supervise two children under the age of 10.
A pregnant woman should consult with their doctor before visiting the lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon is accessible for guests with special needs or disabilities. Example: The lagoon can be accessed directly with specially designed wheelchairs which are available upon request.
8. How to book the Blue Lagoon?
You can book your ticket in the Blue Lagoon, but this is not recommended since it tends to get fully bucky even weeks in advance. If you are lucky, you might get last-minute one or two tickets, but better be cautious.
You can book the ticket directly on the Blue Lagoon website. You will need to print your ticket or bring the online confirmation on your cell phone since you will need to scan this at the reception to enter the facilities. You will also be provided with a hand band that will allow you to close the lockers, take your mask and drinks (to buy or take the ones included in the admission fee). You have to be careful because you will have to pay an extra fee if you lose this band.
You will have one hour from the time you book the Blue Lagoon to check-in. Suppose you know that your reserved time will not work and you book directly at the Blue Lagoon website. In that case, you should contact them as soon as possible. They might be able to accommodate your booking depending on availability (they can charge you extra for any change with less than 48 hours’ notice).
All individual bookings in 2021 to the Blue Lagoon are 100% refundable until 48 hours before arrival.
There is no time limit; your ticket will be valid for the entire day, so you can spend as much time as you like.
Another option is to book at Viator the entrance to the Blue Lagoon with transportation included, or a tour of the Golden Circle with a stop at Blue Lagoon.
Blue Lagoon hall
9. When is the Blue Lagoon open?
According to their website:
For the rest of 2021, they will be open from 9:00-21:00. In addition, there are special Christmas holidays opening times: December 24th, 09:00-16:00 December 25th-30th 09:00-20:00 December 31st, 09:00-18:00.
The Blue Lagoon does not close for bad weather (like rain or wind); it will only close for extreme weather conditions, which have only happened 3 times in the last decade.
10. Does the Blue Lagoon have lockers?
It has, and once you check in the reception, you will get an electronic hand band that, between many things, also works to close your locker. Just choose any vacant locker and follow the instructions about how to lock it.
The locker area is together with the changing room, which is divided into men and women. From there are a few meters to the lagoon. If you need to take something or store something in the lockers after you are in the lagoon, you can just go and come back without any problem.
The locker in the changing area has an excellent size to store your clothes, shoes, and a medium bag and is included in the ticket price.
If you come directly or go directly to the airport, there are special lockers for large bags. The main locker service for big-size suitcases is in the parking area and costs around 550 ISK (3.70 โฌ/$4.20).
11. What to wear in the Blue Lagoon?
Nudity is not allowed in the Blue Lagoon; you need to wear always swimwear. If required, swimwear can be rented for 800 ISK (5.30 โฌ/$6.20), or you can buy one at the Blue Lagoon shop.
The Blue Lagoon’s official website report that:
The Blue Lagoon’s geothermal seawater will not ruin your swimsuit or cause permanent stains. However, we recommend rinsing your swimsuit with cold water and soap after using the lagoon.
It is recommended that you remove any jewelry before entering the lagoon to avoid losing your items and that they don’t get damaged by the high levels of silica, algae, and minerals in the water.
12. What to bring to the Blue Lagoon?
Basically, you can come empty hand just with your pre-booked ticket. But if you don’t want to spend money buying or renting a swimsuit, this is the peace that you can not forget.
As mentioned before, you will have access to a locker where you can let all your belongings. That can be locked with an electronic bracelet that is included in the ticket price. If you want to access the lagoon with your phone, we recommend bringing a waterproof phone case.
After the locker, you will have access to the shower room where shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner are provided for free; here is recommended to use some conditioner in your hair during all your time in the lagoon, since the silica from the water might dry your hair. Some people prefer to bring and wear a swim cap.
You can also wear sunglasses in the lagoon. However, it is recommended to do so on sunny days for the water’s reflective properties.
After you finish in the lagoon, you have access to clean towels, but if you prefer, you can bring yours. If you have the premium tariff, you also will have access to some ropes and slippers. Honestly, we didn’t need this since we spend all the time inside the lagoon, but if you would like, you can bring yours or rent one for 1500 ISK (10 โฌ/$11.50) each.
For your wet swimwear, they provide little plastic bags next to the towel rack so you can store wet swimsuits in your bag.
You can find hair dryers and moisturizers in the changing room, but you are welcome to bring your own too. You should also not forget to bring your own hairbrush.
Swimwear (optional, since you can ren it or buy it)
Swimincap (optional, you can tight your hair in a bump with some conditioner)
Towel (optional, provided by the Blue Lagoon)
Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner (optional, provided by the Blue Lagoon)
Slipper and robbers (optional, provided with premium tariff and can also be rented)
Waterproof phone case (optional, just if you plan to ring your phone inside of the lagoon)
Sunglasses (optional)
Hairbrush
Moisturizer (optional, provided)
Hairdryer (optional, provider)
Other complementaries for hairstyling and face protection, and moisturizing.
Bag to store wet clothes (optional, provided)
13. What to do at the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is not just about the geothermal lagoon (even though this is the most visited area and was the only facility we visited during our day there). Inside the lagoon, you can just enjoy and relax in the geothermal seawater, but you can also enjoy some drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), the 1st one is already included in the entrance fee, but using your electric hand band you can buy more, which you can later pay at the checkout. There is also the mask bar inside the lagoon, where you can take your silica mud mask included in the price and the second mask of your choice for those with premium tickets. Silica enhances the skin’s barrier function, bringing strength, protection, and radiance.
You can also take an in-water massage in private are of the lagoon for an extra fee. Appointments for this massage can be sold out, so book your calling or send an email days before your visit. Check in this link for the contact information and prices.
Other activities of the lagoon area are the sauna/steam room, the lagoon waterfall, and the viewing deck.
Other facilities and activities:
The Blue lagoon store is the perfect place to dose skincare lovers to discover the benefits of silica and buy some of the products they offer.
The Retreat Spa, for those looking for a luxury experience in the Blue Lagoon. This includes 5 hours of access to the Blue Lagoon, the retreat Lagoon, and many other advantages.
Dining area, from cafes and snacks to a magnificent dinner in one of the gourmet restaurants.
14. What is the temperature of the Blue Lagoon?
The water temperature reported for the official blue lagoon website is generally between 37ยฐC and 40ยฐC (98-104ยฐF), with some fluctuation beyond this range depending on the weather conditions and the season.
15. Is it natural the Blue Lagoon?
The Blue Lagoon is not natural. It is formed for the wastewater from the Svartsengi power plant. The water is a mix of dissolved minerals and seawater. Direct use for warm-up houses might damage the pipes due to the minerals. So instead, it is used to heat fresh water that is then pumped to nearby urban areas. After this, the water is released into the lagoon.
The natural minerals have been proven to be very good for people’s skin. Since the water is continually streaming into the lagoon, all of it is renewed in 40 hours, making sure it stays clean. Regular sampling of this natural resource shows that foreign bacteria do not thrive in the lagoon’s ecosystem. Thus, disinfectants such as chlorine are not needed. In essence, the lagoon is a self-cleaning ecosystem.
The bottom of the lagoon is smooth and soft. It is naturally uneven, but you don’t need to worry about encountering anything sharp or jagged.
16. How deep is the Blue Lagoon?
The depth at the lagoon’s edge is ~ 0.8m/2.6f. The further into the water you go, the deeper it gets, with the greatest depth of 1.4m/4.7ft.
You don’t need to know how to swim to visit the Blue Lagoon; you can stay in the areas where the water is shallow enough that it doesn’t pose a danger to non-swimmers. Children from 2 to 8 years old are required to wear floaties which are provided. To assure the safety of all guests, there are lifeguards on duty at all times.
17. How to protect your hair at the Blue Lagoon?
While geothermal seawater is beneficial for the scalp, it can leave the hair dry. For this reason, it is recommended to use a conditioner before and after the lagoon or to use a swim cap.
18. Where to stay to visit the Blue Lagoon?
The 3 more common options are two stays in the city of Keflavik if you are heading the next day to the airport, stay in Reykjavik (this was the option we used), or two stays in one of the two Blue Lagoon hotels:: The Retreat Hotel or Silica Hotel.
First among the countryโs many simmering geothermal pools is the Blue Lagoon, a turquoise vision in a black basaltic moonscape.
National Geographic Wonders of the World
Personally, we will say YES! Is it overrated? Probably YES!
Let us explain: We really enjoyed the experience. We felt our bodies extremely relaxed after our time in the lagoon. So for us was the perfect end of the road trip. But if you are looking just to relax in a hot spring, if the hot water is what you want without considering the localization, the best option would be to enjoy one of the free ones or one of the other lagoons that are cheaper.
Would we repeat the experience? Probably YES! But honestly, mostly to take as many photos as possible with a proper camera, because the best of the Blue Lagoon is unique in the beauty of the blue water in contrast with the lava field (apart from its excellent location).
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After five days of intense activities and a lot of driving (2300 km/ 1430 miles), the last day of our road trip arrives. We drove the night before to a guesthouse in the Snaefellsnes peninsula with the idea of visiting the Snรฆfellsjรถkull glacier first thing the morning. The afternoon plan was to drove for around two hours to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing end of the trip. So we were really excited about the day!
Snรฆfellsjรถkull it is a volcano of 1446 meters, covered with snow all year and visible from reykjavik in clear sky days. This imposing volcano was the inspiration for the novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth” from the famous French writer Jules Verne. The surrounding landscapes it is beautiful with lava fields and strange rocks formations.
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The Snรฆfellsnes is just around two hours drive from Reykjavik, so there are different tours that you can book at Viator to visit this national park.
The Bรบรฐakirkja is a black church located in the south of the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula. It is one of 3 black churches in Iceland. In the last years, this church has become an icon for photographers, and Iceland photography.
The black-painted exterior walls have resisted over 100 years the harshness of the Icelandic clime. Moreover, the minimalist design makes it preferred by photographers.
Bรบรฐakirkja church with the Snรฆfellsjรถkull glacier at the horizon.
Bรบรฐakirkja church.
At this point we tried to access to the Snรฆfellsjรถkull glacier from the F570 south road. A big sign of danger road with a skull on it afraid us, and we though to access then from the north path. But, when we arrived there we found the same sign. So, we decided to skipped it and border Snรฆfellsjรถkull glacier using the road รtnesvegur.
Lรณndrangar cliff
Free parking.
No food or WC.
Time spent there: 30 minutes.
Just 20 minutes driving from the Bรบรฐakirkja church, always in the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula, the Lรณndrangar cliff is found. The curious thing about the cliff is that it once was a volcanic crater. The cliffs can be accessed from the Snรฆfellsjรถkull Park Visitor’s Centre, through fields of lava, but they can also be seen from the sea.
Saxhรณll crater
Free parking.
No food or WC.
Time spent there: 30-60 minutes.
The third stop of the day was the western point of the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula: the Saxhรณll crater, just 15 minutes from Lรณndrangar cliff. Saxhรณll is an easy hiking crater with approximately 100 m high, with a walking path and steps. It is an alternative to visiting the Eldborg crater, which requires 2.5 hours hike to visit. An incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean is seen from the crater, with a dried lava field before.
Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss
Free parking at Kirkjufellsfoss.
No food or WC.
Time spent there: 30-45 minutes.
In about 40 more minutes, we rach Kirkjufell, a shaped peak mountain found in the north of the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula. It is one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland. The peak is 463 m high and is an outstanding landmark. If you are a very experienced and confident mountain climber., you can hike to the top of Kirkjufell (preferably with an expert guide), where you will find a magnificent panorama. The hike will take an hour and a half to ascend and, the same time to descent.
Within walking distance from Kirkjufell is located the waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss. From a different perspective, photographers love to frame the mountain in the background. The mountain is impressive in all seasons; whatever time of the year you are visiting, you will love it.
If you watch the HBO series Game of Thrones, you will recognize Kirkjufell as a shooting location from Season 7.
Due to its vicinity with Reykjavik, the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula is one of the most visit places in Iceland. There are plenty of excursion you can book to visit these spectacular places.
After a 3 hours drive and a stop for lunch in one of the gas stations, we finally arrived in the Blue Lagoon. Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located in a lava field in southwestern Iceland. This man-made lagoon is approximately 20 km from Keflavรญk International Airport and is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The water has a milky blue shade due to its high silica content, but it is also rich in salts and algae.
After relaxing in the Blue Lagoon and about 22:00 in the night, the last spot in our Ring Road Trip was this bridge (in Icelandic: Brรน milli heimsร lfa).
Yeah! Iceland is a unique place: you can walk from Europe to North America within seconds. The Bridge between Europe and North America is a 15 m footbridge located in the Reykjanes peninsula. Built as a symbol for the connection between Europe and North America, the bridge provides clear evidence of diverging plates margin.
Where to stay in Reykjavik?
Unfortunately the apartment we choose for that night it is not longer available, but you can check Guesthouse Andrea, the one we choose for our first night at Reykjavik. More details about our thoughts of this accommodat in our post: What to see in Reykjavik iceland.
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Day 5 was a day with a mix of feelings; we woke up early morning when we were already quite tired from the road, but for a very exciting reason, whales watching. The rest of the day was a 500 km trip to the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula, where we planned to spend our next morning.
One hour from our night accommodation, we had our whale-watching excursion booked. The whale watching was a last-minute decision when we already had our accommodation in Akureyri booked. That is why we didn’t sleep directly in the city the previous night. To reach Hรบsavรญk, we went one more time through the Vadlaheidargong Tunnel Toll.
After the lovely experience and before hitting the long route ahead, we had our packaged lunch at a table with a nice view behind the church.
Whale watching
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Where can you see whales in Iceland?
Most tours are offered in Hรบsavรญk, Akureyri, and Reykjavรญk. During our research before our trip, we read that Hรบsavรญk has the most excellent chance. Hence, we chose this localization for our tour. Still, many people have had good luck also in Reykjavik or Akureyri. Remember you need to be patient because it might take time to see one, or you can not spot one on all the tours. So, the best of lucks to you!
When can you see whales in Iceland?
The best months are between June and August, but in general between March and November.
Which kind of whales?
Humpback and minke are the most common seem in Iceland.
Which kind of tours are offered?
Traditional boats, kayaking, and speed boat tours.
Where can you book the tours?
You can head to the port depending on the city in which you decide to have the tour. You will find different whale watching companies with other packages to choose from. But since this is a top-rated attraction for tourists, we recommend doing your research in advance and book your favorite tour, so you don’t miss it due to already sold-out tours.
Viator offers a selection of tours, choose the one you like the most, book it and fit it into your schedule. Below this line are a few direct links to some companies:
Our reservation was for 9:45, so we arrived like 45 minutes before. As indicated in our confirmation email, we had some time for parking, photos, and collecting our tickets at the ticket center 30 minutes before the tour. After collecting the key, we head down to the marine to start the boarding of the boat. During the boarding, we were offered some extra suits (in different sizes), which we didn’t plan to take at the beginning. Still, during the tour, we found that it keeps us warm and protected from the wind.
We chose the GG1 whale watching tour for 9441 ISK (63โฌ/ $75, the price for August 2020, we used a discount code) for each one, a 3 hours traditional tour with an English speaker specialized guide, warm overalls, and raincoats if needed. Also, if not whales are seen (dolphins included) on tour, you are welcome to join free of charge another GG1 tour depending on availability.
The first hour of the tour passed without much activity, apart of a couple of dolphins.
But anyway the landscape and the ocean made us feel relaxing and enjoy.
During the last hour, we were lucky and spotted a few whales. The guide was also very nice to explain everything about the process and how they are not allowed to stay too long around the same whales, so they are not disturbed. So remember to keep yourself safe and good luck in your tour!
Akureyri
Free parking.
WC and food available.
To be honest, the city requires at least a full day to visit and relax in it from the road and is our recommendation if you have more time. But since we were shorted of time and chose to have a half-day at Snรฆfellsnes peninsula, we just did a quick stop for ice cream. But here are some helpful links about what can be done in Akureyri:
Tired of a full day of driving, we reach the Snรฆfellsnes peninsula just in time to see the sunset on this beautiful beach, which is home to many seals and with a great view of Snรฆfellsjรถkull. The seals can seem very close to the shore, so please enjoy this magnificent moment to see them in their natural habitat without going too close and disturb them.
We got a perfect location for the night, less than 5 minutes from Ytri Tunga, and next to the see at Traรฐir guesthouse. During aurora season, it is a perfect spot to enjoy the magic.
Free parking
Free WiFi
Shared bathroom and kitchen.
Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, and Coffee shop/Cafรฉ
Our experience: We paid 94 euros for one night in a small room for four people. The bathroom and kitchen were shared with another room. Still, they also offer a kitchen and bathroom to a camping site that was possible to use too, bigger and more comfortable. Even though it was not the most modern room and was tiny, just the feeling of sleeping next to the sea adds excellent value to the place. The lounge area was very friendly and well equipped to have a perfect end of the day in a cozy room.
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It was not the early wake-up we initially plan, but even though it was beautiful. We get ready without losing any time since 400 km and a few stops were expecting us during the day. So, we had breakfast, pack our lunch, have a look at the beautiful horse from the farm, and head our way to north Iceland.
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Two hours after we departed from the cozy cabin where we spend the night, we arrived at our first destination of the day: the most powerful (by-volume) waterfall in Europe. This magnificent waterfall flows from the Vatnajรถkull glacier.
Dettifoss can be seen from the East or West; we recommend choosing one side since it’s a long path, around one hour from one side to the other. For any specific reason, we choose o visit the east side, which has a bumpy, non-paved road to reach the waterfall. Later we found that the west side has a paved road with much easy access. So if you have a 2W car, the easier and most convenient option is to take the west route, and if you have extra time, do a quick stop at Selfoss.
At the end, we stayed 30 minutes more to have lunch in a table nearby the parking lot.
Road to Detifoss from the East side
Detifoss from East side
Detifoss (you can see some people in the viewpoint from West side)
Detifoss, Iceland
Krafla
Free parking.
Not WC or food.
Time spend there:30 minutes-2 hours.
We arrived at our next destination one hour from Dettifoss and a 10 minutes detour from the Ring Road.
Our plan was to visit the volcanic crater with the intense blue water. Still, once we were there, we realized it was also possible to see the lava fields. So if you are up just for the crater, 30 minutes should be enough to visit it (you should double the time if you want to walk around).
However, if you’re going to see the lava fields, you will need to add one more hour since you will need to walk to access the lava field area.
One crucial detail is that the area has many bugs, so consider bringing a head net for a more comfortable visit.
Krafla crater
Krafla lava fields
Hverir Mรฝvatn
Free parking.
Not WC or food.
Time spend there:30 minutes.
On our path back to the Ring Road, we immediately reach Hverir, a geothermal area with mud pots near Mรฝvatn. This was an area we were looking forward to visiting since all the images we saw looks like they were from another planet.
The smell from the pots is not the best due to the sulfur, but walk around this area is an exciting experience, full of different colors.
Hverir Mรฝvatn
Hverir Mรฝvatn
Unfortunately, we couldn’t visit Mรฝvatn Nature Baths. We decided last minute, and it was already fully booked. So if you really want to relax in the spring, remember to book in advance.
Grjรณtagjรก cave
Free parking.
Not WC or food available.
Time spend there: 15 minutes-30 minutes.
With another 10 minutes detour, you can reach this ground cave. It is a geothermal pot, but bathing it is forbidden, and the water temperature can reach 50ยฐ C/120ยฐF. So this would be a quit stop that we would recommend only if you have time to spare.
There are two small entrances to the cave that can be pretty crowded. It has become a popular destination in the last few years due to a famous scene in the Game of Thrones TV show, between Jon Snow and Ygritte.
Grjรณtagjรก cave
Grjรณtagjรก fissure
Goรฐafoss
Free Parking.
Fast food on the other side of the street.
Souvenir shop with WC.
Time spend there: 1 hour.
After 45 minutes more driving, we were in one of our favourite waterfalls in Iceland.
Goรฐafoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, with a width of 30 metres, falling from a height of 12 metres .
We visited it from the westside, but it is also possible to go down to the river on the east side.
From Goรฐafoss to Akureyri, one of the roads includes a tunnel toll (Vadlaheidargong Tunnel Toll). If you took the route as we did, you could save up to 16 km (9 miles) of travel. The toll price starts at 1500 ISK* (~ 10โฌ/ $12) for vehicles under 3.5 tons and can pay it online with your car’s plate number and a credit card. You can do it before crossing the tunnel or 24 hours after driving through it via tunnel.is. If a trip has not been paid 24 hours after traveling through the tunnel, you can’t pay on veggjald.is and a toll bill with an added collection fee will be sent to the bank of the registered owner of the vehicle.
For the night, we chose AK Apartments at Akureyri since it was 30 minutes from our last location of the day (Goรฐafoss).
Street parking
Free WiFi
Private bathroom and kitchen.
Our experience: We paid 88 euros for one night in a studio apartment for four people. The apartment was comfortable, modern, and in excellent condition. Small for four people, but just for one night was ok for us. The kitchen was well equipped. The only thing we were disappointed about was that they say they include a Hot tub as a room amenities, but this is shared with the other apartments and was already closed for the time we arrive.
*All the prices shown in this post are from August 2020.
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Our Ring Road Trip to East Iceland continues with another sunny day. Unfortunately, since the long-distance traveled and the number of places we visited during Day 2, we didn’t have time to see a couple of places. However, since our accommodation for Day 2 was close to these missed places, we decided to start Day 3 by visiting them after early morning breakfast.
*All the prices shown in this post are from August 2020.
Diamond Beach
Free parking.
WC at Jรถkulsรกrlรณn.
Food is available at Jรถkulsรกrlรณn.
Time spend there: 30-45 minutes.
Diamond Beach is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, and for excellent reasons.
The name derives from a large number of icebergs of various sizes that are scattered on the beach. The black sand (of volcanic origin) helps to accentuate the contrast with the ice blocks. On the shore, the ice blocks come from the icebergs of the Jรถkulsรกrlรณn glacier lagoon.
This spot is perfect for photographers and nature lovers. So, don’t forget your camera! It is frequent to see seals from the shore since the beach it’s their home.
If you are lucky during winter, it’s possible to see the northern lights from the beach. The forecast can be checked at vedur.is, or you could ask at your accommodation.
Time spend there: 1 hour (2 hours if you go for one of the tours).
Jรถkulsรกrlรณn is an enormous lagoon filled with giant ice blocks that have broken free from Breiรฐamerkurjรถkull glacier. With the floating icebergs, this place is a magnificent scenario to take pictures. Because of its beauty, this lagoon is one of the most famed and visited attractions in Iceland.
If you like, you can take a boat tour (for adults 5900 ISK/40 EUR/46 USD*) on the lagoon and sail among the massive icebergs!
Egilsstaรฐir
Free parking.
WC.
Food is available.
Time spend there: 1-2 hours.
Around 4 hours drive from Jรถkulsรกrlรณn glacier lagoon, you can find Egilsstaรฐir, the largest town in East Iceland and the main center for service, transportation, and administration. It is, therefore, an ideal place to refresh and rest for those who are traveling around Ring Road.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to walk the town, but we stopped in Egilsstaรฐir to stretch our legs, fill the car tank, and have lunch at Skรกlinn Diner. In fact, this was the only restaurant we had planned to stop and eat in.
You can found more information about Egilsstaรฐir at this link.
They are two main routes to reach Egilsstaรฐir. The shortest one requires a 4x4W car and can be a bit challenging for new drivers.
Hengifoss is one of the most known landmarks in East Iceland. It is a beautiful waterfall with a high of 128.5 meters.
The hike to Hengifoss starts from the parking lot, where you enter directly into the trail. The walk is a gradual climb uphill, approximately 2.5 km long (each way) and about one hour (if you are well-trained). Because it is a bit difficult some benches have been put up to rest and enjoy the view.
After about 1.2 km along the trail, you will reach Litlanesfoss waterfall. Unfortunately, Litlanesfoss is not visible from the road like Hengifoss is.
From Egilsstaรฐir town, two roads lead to the parking lot (approximately 35 km long on both). We took route 931 towards Hallormsstaรฐur Forest. Continuing in the same direction, after crossing the bridge, the parking lot for Hengifoss will be on your left by the T-junction.
At Hengifoss, we were surprised when we saw a small box with a notebook and a pen inside. We wrote that we were there and left our mark inside that notebook.
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For the night, we chose a guesthouse not so far from the Hengifoss waterfall (one hour driving). This accommodation is located at Hrafnabjorg, and includes:
Parking included.
Shared: kitchen, tables, chairs, bar, refrigerator, microwave, heat boiler, freezer and dishwasher.
Shared garden and BBQ facilities.
Free wifi connection.
Two shared showers and bathrooms.
Our experience: We paid 79 euros for a room for 4 people, which we found comfortable and with everything we needed for the night. We also had a private terrace (in the picture below, the one on the right). The guest house has 5 rooms, and all of them were full that night, but this wasn’t a problem for us. We didn’t feel cramped at all there.
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We had an excellent breakfast in the barn, we cook some food for the road, and around 10:00 am, we hit the road one more.
Our plan for this day was the most relaxed in terms of travel time (~ 4 hours) and driving distance (~250 km/150 miles) planned from our Airbnb nearby Vรญk to Hรถfn. From the first moment, we prepare ourselves for detours or cut some destination depending on how much time we have left. If you check our post Day 1: Ring Road Itinerary, via the Golden Circle, you will see our last stop was Skรณgafoss waterfall, that we arrive there already late at night, that we were tired and soaking wet. But thankfully, this magnificent waterfall was just a 20 minutes detour, so we decide to come back and enjoy it one more.
*All the prices shown in this post are from August 2020.
Half an hour from Skogafoss, you can find Dyrhรณlaey lighthouse. A beautiful view over the sea is not the only thing this destination has to offer. You will be able to see a black sand beach, white peaks from Mรฝrdalsjรถkull glacier, volcanic rock formations, and if you have good luck, even Puffins.
It can be very windy, so might your steps when you are closer to the border of the cliffs.
Twenty minutes ride, we found the most famous black sand beach in Iceland. This might not be a destination to go swimming, but it has many to offer. From the moment you enter, you will be captivated by the number of puffins flying over the basalt columns. This beach is also home to Reynisdrangar, the basalt stacks that stick out of the sea. And one of the most pictured spots in Iceland.
Reynisfjara beach, Iceland
Reynisfjara beach, Iceland
Enjoying the Reynisfjara beach, Iceland
The waves from Reynisfjara can be very high and dangerous, so be alert during your visit.
Vรญk
Free parking.
WC and restaurant.
Time spend there:1 hour.
In the area nearby Vรญk, you have not only Dyrhรณlaey and Reynisfjara, but the central city, ten minutes from the last destination, has many beauty to offer. From the most classic picture from the back of the church to cozy restaurants and exhibitions.
Honestly, we didn’t spend as much in the city as we would like, but we took the time to stop, refill the car, take some pictures, and have lunch with a perfect view of the classic red roof Vรญk รญ Mรฝrdal church.
Fjaรฐrรกrgljรบfur
Free parking.
WC.
Not food available.
Time spend there: 30 minutes-1 hour.
From what we read, this was one of the hidden gems of Iceland. But in recent years, after the popular music video, I’ll Show You, from Canadian musician Justin Bieber, was filmed in this location, many people discovered this hidden spot one hour from Vรญk.
One more hour on the road, and we reach our next destination. Skaftafell National Park was even better we were expecting. With a 30 minutes hike, you can reach Svartifoss waterfall. On the way there, you will also find Hundafoss, another beautiful waterfall that you can admire while you rest from the first part of the hike. While you walk to the top, you will be able to catch a magnificent sunset or sunrise if you visit it during the right time window. This National Park has many other trails to offer if you are looking for a more challenging hike.
Skaftafell, Iceland
Skaftafell, Iceland
Svรญnafellsjรถkull
Free parking.
Not WC or food available.
4×4 recommended.
Time spend there: 30 minutes.
Getting already late night and on the way to our guesthouse, we decided to do one more stop, just 15 minutes from the national park. Thus, Svรญnafellsjรถkull glacier tongue was the perfect close to the day. Moreover, it offers us a preview of what we expect the next day while we border the main glacier Vatnajรถkull in our way to Egilsstaรฐir.
Please be careful, this area has claim lives, and you will need to climb up around some slippery rocks.
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For the night, we choose a guest house one hour from Svรญnafellsjรถkull and passing by Jรถkulsรกrlรณn, which was our first destination from day 3 in the ring road. Reynivellir was even better we were expecting. We arrive in the middle of the night, so at first, we couldn’t really appreciate what we had around. Immediately after arrival, we refresh and enjoy some light dinner with some hot cocoa in a very cozy living room, sharing with other people. Still, we arrive such late at night that everyone else was already in bed.
To our surprise, the following day, we found this beautiful view from our balcony.
If we had a regret was not to take our breakfast seating in the terrace by the morning sun with the perfect view.
Parking included.
Shared: kitchen, tables, chairs, bar, refrigerator, microwave, heat boiler, freezer, baking oven, free coffee machine, and wifi connection.
Two shared showers and bathrooms.
Our experience: We paid 96 euros for a room for 4 people, which we find comfortable and with everything we needed for the night. Because we arrive out of reception time, we had to come to the other property a few meters after the house to pick up the keys. All this is also indicated in the confirmation email and the indication to find the property.
Tours
Two of the most exciting experience you can have in Iceland is an ice cave tour or a glacier hiking. In the area between Vik and Hรถfn, you have two glaciers perfect for this experience, Solheimajokull and Vatnajรถkull. Check a few of these tours at Viator.
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A road trip around Iceland will not be a disappointment if you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure travel experience. Our plan for the first day was to visit part of the Golden Circle and spend the night in the south of Iceland nearby Vรญk. If you have read about Iceland, you know that the weather can be challenging there, even during the summer. Well, Iceland welcomed our road trip with a rainy day and, despite our waterproof outfits, we were completely wet by the end of the night. In any case, the rainy day didn’t stop us. We continue with the planned itinerary, covering 300 km for 4 hours driving.
Day 1 itinerary:
(09:30) Pick up the car and buy the food for the following days
These days (2021), it is also trendy to visitย Geldingadalir eruption, an active volcano since 19 March 2021 valley at the Fagradalsfjall mountain on the Reykjanes peninsula. So please be very careful if you choose to visit while active, mind your steps and be alert.
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An Iceland road trip means to change landscapes in minutes: finding in your way incredible volcanoes, icebergs, waterfalls, and (if you are lucky) magical northern lights!
The day trip started at 09:30 when we went to pick up the car. In this post you can check the experience we had renting a car with the Blue Car company.
Our first stop was at the Bonus grocery store to buy the food for the next two days (this is the best option if you want to save money). After that, we come back to the Airbnb, prepared and packed the lunch, and started driving to the Keriรฐ crater.
*All the prices shown in this post are from August 2020.
Approximately a 1-hour drive from Reykjavik, you will find Keriรฐ, a volcanic crater lake located in the Western Volcanic Zone of south Iceland.
The caldera itself is approximately 55 m deep, 170 m wide, and 270 m across. Due to minerals from the soil, the water has a color of vivid aquamarine. Depending on rainfall and other factors, the profundity of the lake can be 7-14 m.
You can hike around the crater, take the stairs, and go down to the Keriรฐ floor. Depending on this you will spend in this place from 15 minutes to one hour. Remember that swimming is not allowed.
Kerid crater
Kerid crater
We also planned to go to Brรบarfoss, but we skipped this stop and had our packed lunch due to the bad weather condition.
Geysir
Free parking.
Free entrance.
WC and restaurant.
Souvenir store.
No drones allowed.
Time spend there: 1 hour.
Geysir is a geyser in southwestern Iceland and part of the famous Golden Circle route. It is less than two hours drive from Reykjavik, which makes it very accessible to many tourists. As the second place of the day, the Geysir was about 40 minutes driving from Keriรฐ.
Geysir is rarely active these days, but the Strokkur geyser is and erupts every five to ten minutes. So get ready and prepare your camera to see this incredible spectacle. The area around the geysers can be slippery, but out of that is pretty safe.
Geysir, Iceland
Gullfoss
Free parking.
Free entrance.
No drones allowed.
Not food available.
Time spend there: 30 minutes.
Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvรญtรก river. Located at 10 km from Geysir, this incredible waterfall is also very visited as one of the stops of the Golden Circle route.
The water from the Hvรญtรก river (coming from the Langjรถkull glacier) falls first into a smaller cascade (11 m), later having a second drop of 21 m. The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach up to 70 meters, descending into the grand Gullfossgjรบfur canyon.
Seljalandsfoss is one of the best-known and must-visiting waterfalls in Iceland. You will not regret it! A path leads you behind the waterfall, and it is fantastic. Just bring a raincoat!
The waterfall is approximately 60 meters drop and it is breathtakingly beautiful. From Gullfoss is about one and half hours by car.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland
Skรณgafoss
Free parking.
Free entrance.
WC and restaurant.
Camping area.
No drones allowed.
Time spend there: 20 minutes.
The last stop of that day was in one of the biggest waterfalls of the country: Skรณgafoss. Just 30 kilometers away from Seljalandsfoss, this waterfall has a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 m.
On sunny days, at least one rainbow is present due to the amount of spray the cascade produces. Make sure you protect your camera!
Skรณgafoss can also be viewed from the top. There is a steep staircase with approximately 520 steps that will take you to the top.
Shared Barn with kitchen, tables, chairs, bar, refrigerator, microwave, heat boiler, freezer, baking oven, free coffee machine, and wifi connection.
Two shared showers and a bathroom for men and women.
For every person, there is available a wool blanket with a heated bed.
Breakfast can be added for 12 โฌ*.
We pay 90 โฌ for a night for four persons*.
We had read on the internet that if there is a rainy day, you will get wet inside because of the canvas material of the tents. Unfortunately for us, the day was rainy, but we didn’t get wet during the night in our tent!
We arrive late in the night, after visiting the already mention places. First, we took a shower and ate in the Barn. Then, we put all the wet clothes inside the tent and some of the coats in the Barn. The night was cold, but with the heated bed, we slept comfortably.
The next day to our fortune was sunny, and we were ready for the second-day itinerary. But, unfortunately, due to the night’s humidity and the rain, some of our clothes didn’t dry. So we borrowed the hairdryer from the bathroom to at least dry the inside of some of the shoes: just to not continue with wet feet also the second day.
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