Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
Hiking Around Iceland
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LandscapeGysirs, Volcanoes, Icebergs, Continental Divide, Barren Lands. Iceland has it all. It's out of this world like no where else you have ever seen.
Don't be fooled by cheap airfares or free stopovers. Iceland is expensive - for Accomodations, Gas and Food. Many people only stop off for a day or 2 and then it's no biggy to splurge a bit. Hiking is cheap as no admission to most things so you do save $$ on that. Don't get sucked into buying volcanic/ash car insurance. Rental companies will pressure you on this. Blue lagoon cost $80 US (7,500Kr) to get in !!! You need to book online and prices vary according to entry time and season. Is it worth it? Yes and No. Go to the the hot river instead. It's free!! One word of caution. Don't even attempt to sound out some words or name. It's impossible. Try saying "Fjadrargljufur' 3 times. Not sure if i even learnt one word there as its so difficult to pronouns anything and the fact that everyone spoke perfect English. |
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Gulfoss Falls, Golden Circle
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HikingEndless hike options
Midnight sun in summer allows you to maximize day or avoid tourist at 2 or 3am ! You can cover a lot if you start off at 8am and come back at 12am. If you go in the winter, you may only have 4-6 hrs of daylight and have to deal with winter storms. Warning, it's expensive. A bowl of soup is $20 US. Pack lunches by buying food from discount supermarkets "Bonus" (look for the Pink Pig). Dunkin Donuts and coffee is $10! Some things are reasonable esp Icelandic junk food. Everything is Licorice based. Chocolate ball licorice is yummy as is caramel sea salted chocolate. Don't forget to indulge in Skyr, it's a thick, tarty yogurt. So good and filling either for breaky, snack or dessert. It's very reasonable at supermarkets. In Rekyjavik the pastries are amazing but extremely pricey at about $6-7 each. Splurge once. Believe it or not, Doritos are cheaper here than back home. You're always on the go and in the middle of nowhere so this is the way to go. So stock you car with food and drinks. Watch Justin Bieber's video "I'll Show You". Filmed entirely in Iceland. This is partly what sparked the tourist boom here. There are tons of Youtube parodies on this video. |
Nature at it's best
Diamond Beach
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Waterfalls & Greenery Everywhere
Link To
Iceland Youtube Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW3gYbyncV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv6oiAyu5hk Sights & Hikes Visited
Rekyjavik Eyrarbakki Selfoss Thingvellier National Park Geysir (5*) Gullfoss (4*) Vik Reynisfjara Beach (Black Sand & Basalt columns) (5*) Dyrholaey Seljalandsfoss & Secret Fall (5*) Skogafoss Solheimasandur Plane Wreck (3.5*) Skftafell Glacier Fjadrargljufur Canyon (5*) Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon (5*) Fjallsarion Iceberg Lagoon (4.5*) Diamond Beach (4*) Reykjadalur Hot Spring River (5*) Blue Lagoon (4*) MY REVIEWS on TRIP ADVISOR (click below links) Blue Lagoon (3.5*) Reykjadalur Hot Springs (5*) Mulakaffi (4*) only reasonable place with local foods |