ICeland
Day 1
*Map does not include Northern Lights Portion
*Map does not include Northern Lights Portion
Day 2
8:00AM
Hiking & Waterfalls
Meet tour in town (tour itinerary at operators discretion)
10:30AM
Selijalandsfoss Waterfall
Take amazing pictures from inside this gorgeous waterfall
1:00PM
Skógafoss Waterfall
Spend time checking out this amazing natural wonder and taking iconic pictures
7:00PM
Dinner
Head to Tommi's Burgers or La Primavera for a more upscale experience
9:00PM
Northern Lights Tour
Pickup in town for this 3-5 hour excursion to see the famous Northern Lights.
9:00AM
Icelandic Horseback Riding
Tour the city on atop these beautiful animals. Lasts 50 minutes.
11:00AM
Sky Lagoon
Must visit this spa/hot springs/cold plunge. This is the lesser known, adults only one. About a 15 min drive from town.
2:00PM
Grotta Island Lighthouse
You may see people windsurfing or if you are really lucky the Northern Lights.
4:00PM
Head back to hotel to relax
Things To Know About Iceland
1. It is extremely expensive despite being fairly inexpensive to get to Iceland.
2. Many suggest renting a car and doing a majority of the touring yourself. If you do this, you may choose to stay in Vik or one of the other small towns along the way.
3. If you drive yourself you can pretty much follow the Day 1 tour.
4. We put the Northern Lights tour on Day 1 because if you do not see them (fairly common), most tour companies will allow you to try again the next night free of charge.
5. You should really try to stay in the city center. It is where all your tours meet for pickup and much easier to walk.
2. Many suggest renting a car and doing a majority of the touring yourself. If you do this, you may choose to stay in Vik or one of the other small towns along the way.
3. If you drive yourself you can pretty much follow the Day 1 tour.
4. We put the Northern Lights tour on Day 1 because if you do not see them (fairly common), most tour companies will allow you to try again the next night free of charge.
5. You should really try to stay in the city center. It is where all your tours meet for pickup and much easier to walk.
Reykjavik
Braud & Co
V
VE
Great pastries! Must try the cinnamon rolls and croissants!!! Good for take-away. More than one location.
$
Website
Baka Baka
V
VE
From a former baker at Brauð & Co. Has a delicious full brunch and wood fired pizza. Open from breakfast through dinner.
$$ - $$$
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Bæjarins beztu pylsur
DF
Unbelievable hot dogs made with lamb. The toppings are what makes them even more amazing!
$
Website
Icelandic Street Food
GF
Good bread bowls with filling options (fish, shellfish, lamb, or tomato soup) in Reykjavik. Also have eggs!
$
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La Poblana
V
VE
Lots of tacos to choose from, even vegan! Not crazy expensive. Plus they have weekend specials.
$ - $$
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Le Kock
V
VE
GF
DF
Great option for a burger. All the condiments and buns are made from scratch.
$$ - $$$
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La Primavera
V
GF
There are two locations. Not a huge menu but some good Italian options and of course seafood! On the expensive side.
$$$
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Hlemmur Mathöll Food Hall
V
VE
GF
DF
Lots of different foods to choose from like tacos, pizza, gelato, etc. Get the steak frites and ice cream!! Located downtown.
$$ - $$$
Vendor List
Selfoss
Kaffi Krús
V
GF
Very good lunch spot located in Selfoss. You may pass through if you are driving around Iceland. You can eat there or carry-out.
$$ - $$$
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Vik
Rent A Car!!
This seems to be the absolute easiest way to see Iceland. If you have the time and don't mind going from town to town, this is the most economical option.
Sky Lagoon
Adults only version of the Blue Lagoon. Has an included 7 step spa experience that is an absolute must! You can cold plunge, sauna, go in the hot springs. Do it all!
Blue Lagoon
A must! Home to one of 25 wonders of the world, Blue Lagoon Iceland is a place where the powers of geothermal seawater create transformational spa journeys. Most do it as a day visit.
Golden Circle Tour
This is a full day tour of Icelands famous region showcasing the Geysir area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park. Well worth it!
Northern Lights
Why most people decide to come to Iceland BUT there are no gaurantees and a lot of people DO NOT end up seeing them. However, most tours let you return the next day, free of charge, if you do not see them the first time around. Most start around 9pm.
Snowmobiling
A great way to spend the day!! The plus side to spending on this is that you check the box on the Golden Circle plus Travel with ease between Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geyser, and Gullfoss Waterfall all on your snowmobile. This tour tends to sell out!
Hiking the South Coast
Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, hit a ton of waterfalls and visit Reynisfjara black sand beach. This is a full day tour!
Snorkeling in Strokker
Really cool experience but also really cold. Definitely recommend if you like water activities. Snorkeling between two tectonic plates is such a once in a lifetime experience!
Gullfoss Falls
Insanely gorgeous waterfall in the golden circle. Very memorable. Within 2 hours from Reykjavík
Tomato Farm Visit
This was a highlight for a recent visitor. She toured the farm and then had some of the freshest, most delicious food ever! You can do a greenhouse visit or just come for lunch!
Hrunalaug Hot Spring
Really cool and not touristy hot spring, definitely recommend if you can get there.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Two really cool waterfalls you can go under and look from the inside which is stunning!
Dyrholaey Lighthouse
Try to see the puffins! They are really rare birds to see and can notoriously be seen at the top of this lighthouse that also has a really cool view. About 2.5 hours from Reykjavík.
Reynisfjara Beach
Black volcanic sand and huge waves make it a unique experience. It is about a 3 hour drive from Reykjavík. Watch out for rogue waves! In the town of Vik.
Diamond Beach
The glistening ice chunks gives this beach its name. Much harder to see the "diamonds" in the Spring.
Grotta Lighthouse
Really cute lighthouse near town. You may even see people windsurfing or if you are really lucky the Northern Lights.
National Museum of Iceland
The museum is an excellent collection that tells the story of Iceland from the Settlement to today. They do have a student discount.
Icelandic Horseback Riding
This amazing tour on horseback is a favorite! Tour lasts about 50 minutes. Lots of options depending on ability.
Kex Hostel
Trendy hostel in old biscuit factory in the city center. Good location. Approx $150 per person for a 3 night stay. They have bunk rooms.
Loft HI Hostel
Great location right in town. Good option for a solo traveler as tends to be a social environment. Private doubles approx $112 per person, per night. They also offer bunk rooms for less.
The Storm Hotel
Nothing amazing but it gets the job done as it is right in the city center. Doubles approx $90 pp, per night. *The are having a January sale!
Hilton Nordica
Doubles approx $100 per night, per person. Only a short walk to the city center.
Canopy by Hilton
Great location right in the city center. Doubles approx $150 pp, per night.
