Iceland Travel Guide (No BS) - Best Things to do in Iceland
A straight forward Iceland Travel Guide for those looking for information to plan a Iceland vacation and find the best things to do in Iceland. Including the best of the Ring Road and Golden Circle.
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I teamed up with friend and fellow travel YouTuber, Steve Hänisch, of back-packer.org, to set out on a 12-day Iceland vacation adventure around the ring road! Here is his Iceland Travel Guide:
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My favorite THINGS TO DO in Iceland::
► Reykjavik & Golden Circle
Iceland's capital city and home to 122,000 people. Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and most traveler's jumping off point for the Ring Road and Golden Circle.
The Golden Circle is a popular tourist driving route in southern Iceland, which covers about 300 kilometers looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. There are many Golden Circle tours, but I would recommend doing this with a rental car. Featured attractions include Geysir, Blue Lagoon and Gullfoss waterfall.
One of my favorite things to do in Iceland in this region is the Reykjadalur Hot Springs - A beautiful and unique geothermal river near the town of Hveragerði. It takes about one hour to hike up to the hot springs, so be prepared.
► Central Highlands
► Northern Iceland
Eyjafjörður Fjord - One of the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. Northern Iceland has very little light pollution, so tracking the Northern Lights over the Fjords is a great idea.
Ásbyrgi Canyon - This massive canyon was formed way back after the ice age as melting glacier floods ripped giant divots into the earth and left this beautiful valley and rock walls in its path.
Northern Lights - In order to have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, check out this website we used to track the cloud coverage and aurora activity.
Dettifoss Waterfall - Said to be Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and we’re getting a unique perspective - by moonlight.
► Western Iceland & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Godafoss Waterfall - An expansive horseshoe-shaped cascade that’s probably my favorite waterfall of the entire trip.
► Eastern Iceland
Hverir or Namafjall geothermal field - Located in northeastern Iceland around the geothermal region of Lake Mývatn - a vast area of hot springs, sulfur crystals, and boiling mud pots.
► Southern Iceland
Seljalandsfoss - A popular waterfall in South Iceland, and the only waterfall (that I know of) in Iceland that you can walk behind.
Skogafoss - Massive curtain waterfall with a drop of 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, also in Southern Iceland.
Reynisfjara - Incredible black sand beach near Vik with basalt sea stacks to one side and rock formations jetting out of the ocean. Get here early to really appreciate it.
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REYKJADALUR HOT SPRINGS | Hveragerði , Iceland
Reykjadalur is a natural hot spring river near Reykjavík. It translates to Steam Valley and is located in the same town where we went egg fishin'! This is a can't miss hike if you are in Iceland!!!
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Explore the Icelandic town of Hveragerdi
Iceland's town of Hveragerdi is a geothermal wonderland, filled with steaming natural hot springs, bubbling hot pools of mud, and hidden pools warm enough to swim in.
Join Marti from Down the Wrabbit Hole - The Travel Bucket List as she hikes through the steaming landscape of the geothermal town of Hveragerdi in Iceland. Discover the natural beauty of Iceland!
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5 FREE Hot Springs in Iceland
Want to enjoy the hot springs in Iceland but don't want to pay the big price tag for some of the popular spa attractions? Today I'm telling you about 5 FREE hot springs in Iceland - save your money for food, drinks, and the other expensive things!
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Hveragerdi - Hot Springs Hike
Hveragerði, Iceland has one of the best hikes in Iceland. The hike is strenuous because it is very steep. You need to be in great shape to make this hike. About one hour into the hike you'll find hot springs. Remember to bring your swimsuit.
Hveragerði - The Amazing Hot Spring Town In Iceland
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Today we explore more of Iceland! We venture into the north with courage in hope of finding some private hot springs to bathe in! Of the hot springs shown today which was your favourite?? Would you ever travel to Iceland? Landbrotalaug, Tálknafjörður and Flókalundur were the hot springs we went to today! Hope you enjoyed the video I am loving my new drone!
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BEST HOT SPRING IN ICELAND
On the third day of our ring road adventure Sabrina and I visit Godafoss in the north of Iceland. We stop in the Myvatn area and explore some lava fields and continue on to the Myvatn geothermal nature baths for a quick swim. We end the day by visiting the most powerful waterfall in Europe Dettifoss.
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Iceland: HOT RIVER Reykjadalur near Hveragerthi
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There is a beautiful valley, Reykjadalur valley, in the vicinity of Hveragerði town, only ca 45 km away from Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city, where I live.
The name of the valley, Reykjadalur, means Steam Valley and you will understand why when the valley opens up after the hike. The valley is filled with hot springs and mud pools and there is even a hot river in which one can bathe!
The Reykjadalur valley is part of the Hengill area, but Mt. Hengill is an extinct volcano, which was active 120,000 years ago.
When we last visited Reykjadalur there were 123 cars on the parking lot so we got a little bit startled! Would it be crowded in the valley and impossible to find a good spot in the river?
espite the myriad of cars off we went anyway as the weather forecast had said it would be sunny and still, so we knew it would be a good day to bathe in the warm river. It was overcast when we started the hike, but as I dipped into the warm river the sun came out.
he hike is 3 km long and will take ca 45-60 minutes one way with plenty of photo stops.
On the first part of the trail there are several hot springs and mud pools to the left. And a borehole called Drottningarhola or Queen's borehole.
Be careful where you step here though when you leave the trail and visit the hot pools. Everything is boiling here, so there is no bathing in these pools, they are extremely hot!
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Iceland Travel Vlog // The Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South Coast
This August I took a week-long trip to Iceland and it was epic and unforgettable in so many ways. I was constantly mindblown with all the beautiful, picturesque landscapes and wanted to document my entire experience. Enjoy! ITINERARY LISTED BELOW ↓↓↓
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ITINERARY
» DAY ONE • GOLDEN CIRCLE
→ Pingvellir / Thingvellir
→ Oxrarfoss
→ Geysers: Strokkur + Geysir
→ Gulfoss Waterfall
→ Kerid Crater
» DAY TWO • THE BLUE LAGOON
» DAY THREE • EXPLORE SOUTH COAST
→ Hveragerdi
→ Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
→ Eyjafjallajokull Glacier Volcano
→ Skogafoss Waterfall
→ Seljavallalaug Hot Spring Pool
→ Dyrholaey Arch
→ Camping in Vik
» DAY FOUR • EXPLORE SOUTH COAST
→ Hjorleifshofdi
→ Eldhraun Moss-covered Lava Fields
→ Foss a Sidu Waterfall
→ Diamond Beach
→ Jokulsarlon
→ Camping in Skaftafell
» DAY FIVE • HEAD BACK TO REYKJAVIK
→ Svartifoss Waterfall Hike
→ Laufskalavarda
→ Solheimsandur Plane Crash Site
→ Svarta Kaffid (AMAZING Bread Bowl Soups)
» DAY SIX • DAY IN REYKJAVIK
→ Grillmarkadurinn Tasting Menu (Icelandic Cuisine - one of Reykjavik’s top restaurants)
→ Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral
→ Harpa Concert Hall
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