Day 1
Strokkur & Gullafoss
Day 2
Gljúfrafoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara & Fjaorargljúfur
Day 3
Jökulsárlón & Stokknes
Day 4
HOFDI, Grjótagjá & Godafoss
Day 5
Silfra & Reykjavik
Strokkur
Geysir
Iceland’s most active geyser. It erupts every six to ten minutes and can reach heights of 15 to 20 meters. The surrounding area is fascinating with gurgling mud pits and other smaller hot springs.
LOCATION: Hafnartún, Selfoss, Iceland
Gullafoss
Waterfall
A grand waterfall 32 meters in height. It’s known as the golden waterfall because its water can take on a golden hue on a sunny day.
LOCATION: Southwest Iceland in the Hvítá river canyon
WEBSITE: gullfoss.is
Skogafoss
Waterfall
Among the tallest waterfalls in Iceland. It’s known for its gorgeous rainbows on a sunny day.
LOCATION: Skógar, Iceland
Sydri-Rot Airbnb
Modern Icelandic Home
Svanur’s home lets nature shine with its big windows and modern style. It offers views of vast meadows and Icelandic ponies nearby and is centrally located to great sites in the area. We saw breathtaking Northern lights during our stay.
LOCATION: Syðri-Rot, Hvolsvöllur, Rangárþíng eystra 861, Iceland
WEBSITE: airbnb.com/rooms/673009
REYNISFJARA
Black Sand Beach
Dark sand with dramatic, basalt rock formations. Prime location for dramatic photo shoots.
LOCATION: South coast of Iceland near Vík í Mýrdal
FJAORARGLJÚFUR
Canyon
A steep, ancient canyon 330 feet deep and 1.2 miles long with a waterfall at the western end and the Fjaðrá river flowing along the bottom. Carved over time by running water from glaciers.
LOCATION: South coast of Iceland near the Ring Road and the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Jökulsárlón
Glacier Lagoon & Black Sand Beach
A vast lagoon full of ice over thousands of years old. It has continued to grow in size. Nearby is a black sand beach collecting sparkling ice formations, earning it the name Diamond Beach.
LOCATION: between Höfn and Skaftafell
WEBSITE: guidetoiceland.is/nature-info/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-the-crown-jewel-of-iceland-s-nature
Stokksnes
Viking Village Replica and Beach
Isolated rock formations reflected in a mirror of water and surrounded by a dramatic black sand beach. Walking along the shallows of the beach is like walking on water. Nearby is a lifelike Viking village replica built as a movie set. The Stokksnes Peninsula was the site of one of the earliest Icelandic settlements.
LOCATION: Southeast coast of Iceland near the town of Höfn
Hofdi Myvatn
Scenic Lake and Hiking Trails
A hike through lush woods around scenic lake Myvatn. Stunning volcanic rocks rise from emerald green water.
LOCATION: North side of the Island
WEBSITE: guidetoiceland.is/nature-info/the-ultimate-guide-to-lake-myvatn
Grjójagjá Cave
Natural Hot Spring and Scenic area
Tucked away off the beaten path, this cave is no longer used for bathing due to its unpredictable temperature. However, the brave may still venture to try and will appreciate its beauty.
LOCATION:
Godafoss
Waterfall
Waterfall of the gods. When Iceland switched their religion from Norse mythology to Christianity, their lawspeaker threw idols of their old gods into it. It boasts a height of 39 feet and a width of 98 feet.
LOCATION: Just south of Húsavík on Iceland’s North coast
Silfra and Thingvellir
National Park & Historic landmark
The meeting place for Iceland’s first parliament in 940 AD. Also an amazing opportunity to snorkel the Silfa canyon with visibility over 100 meters deep.
LOCATION: Skutuvogur 2, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
Aurum
Jewelry Boutique
Iceland’s leading jewelry brand. They push boundaries in design by incorporating elements of nature into each hand-crafted piece. They value sustainability utilizing recycled materials and conflict-free gems.
LOCATION: Bankastræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Hallgrimskirkja Church
Historical Church
The tallest and grandest church in Iceland. Its impressionist architecture is modeled after the unique structures formed from cooling lava into basalt rock.
LOCATION: Hallgrímstorg 1 101 Reykjavík
TRAVEL TIPS
- On our second day, we stopped by Gljúfrafoss. This waterfall is a unique experience because you can hike back into a cave inlet to cascading water. We didn’t photograph it due to how extremely wet it was.
- We would highly recommend an F Road approved vehicle if you’re planning to drive any of the island. It’s a vehicle built for rougher roads. There were many areas we wished we could explore, but weren’t permitted to in regular cars.
- The restaurant Icelandic Streetfood is amazing for a delicious and authentic lunch option in Reykjavik. It’s family owned and uses recipes passed down for generations.
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