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4 | Forecast | Research, Average Daylight = 7AM - 8PM, 0-7 degrees celcius | Comments / Link to Google Map Route | Booked | Cost (GBP) | Upon reflection | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Day 1, 28/03 | DRIVING TIME 3 HRS - Flight & Golden Circle | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Reykjav%C3%ADk+Airport,+%C3%9Eorragata,+Reykjav%C3%ADk,+Iceland/%C3%9Eingvellir+National+Park,+Iceland/Laugarvatn+Fontana,+Hverabraut+1,+Laugarbraut,+840+Laugarvatn,+Iceland/Geysir,+Iceland/Gullfoss+Falls,+Iceland/Bitra+-+Guesthouse,+Su%C3%B0urlandsvegur+801,+Selfoss,+Iceland/@64.1358805,-22.1555806,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m38!4m37!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d60b4629859c51:0x11bb98ca8949e389!2m2!1d-21.9466063!2d64.1318703!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d6811ffb13697b:0x6b756c8b079262f2!2m2!1d-21.1303621!2d64.255857!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d69abefba3ef19:0xce4e84f64defcf89!2m2!1d-20.730172!2d64.2147063!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d6a39f03424f3f:0xb4751c1a62e2283f!2m2!1d-20.3023605!2d64.3103719!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d6a574af45b6c9:0x2c6347db0b411601!2m2!1d-20.1199478!2d64.3270716!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d6f378ce961c75:0x3ec5a9f4c2fa124e!2m2!1d-20.7290714!2d63.9522723!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | AM | Flight to Reykjavick | YES - Dan's AMEX | 473.81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | AM | Arrive at Reykjavik Airport and pick up car | 9:00 AM | |||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River | https://wakeupreykjavik.com/must-visit-natural-hot-springs-in-iceland/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Late AM | Thingvellir National Park - 2hr walk - this is where the tectonic plates meet. | Original geysir, Strokkur (active geysir) | Can't miss | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | PM | Haukadalur geothermal area - famous Great Geysir | Can't miss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | PM | Gulfoss Waterfall | ~230km, ~2.5 hr driving. | Can't miss | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | ACCOM | Bitra Bed & Breakfast | 50 mins from Gullfross Waterfall back to Hwy 1. Also if we decide to not do the above itinerary, only 58 mins from airport. | YES - Free Cancellation (AL) | 147 | One of our favourite accomodation options | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Day 2, 29/03 | DRIVING TIME 4.5 HRS - Waterfall, Hike & Puffins | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Bitra+-+Guesthouse,+Su%C3%B0urlandsvegur+801,+Selfoss,+Iceland/Seljalandsfoss,+Iceland/Volcano+Huts+%C3%9E%C3%B3rsm%C3%B6rk,+%C3%9E%C3%B3rsmerkurvegur,+Thorsm%C3%B6rk+via+road+F249,+861+Hvolsv%C3%B6llur,+Iceland/Dyrh%C3%B3laey,+871+V%C3%ADk,+Iceland/Fosshotel+N%C3%BApar,+N%C3%BApar,+880+Kirkjub%C3%A6jarklaustur,+Iceland/@63.8685764,-20.2971303,7z/data=!4m32!4m31!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d6f378ce961c75:0x3ec5a9f4c2fa124e!2m2!1d-20.7290714!2d63.9522723!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d71eade8ef2415:0xae01e6205209178d!2m2!1d-19.9885688!2d63.6156232!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d7266cc2115f31:0xebbf0bffe5d5cb19!2m2!1d-19.541759!2d63.690707!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d749b2488fd399:0x2725ca255462e772!2m2!1d-19.1268976!2d63.3995957!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d035db23de19f9:0xf7c49404b0c45681!2m2!1d-17.7059209!2d63.9235392!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | AM | Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (Right off the road. Might be busy - go early AM) | https://www.icelandtravel.is/about-iceland/destination-guide/seljalandsfoss/ | Quick visit - right off the road | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | AM | Thorsmork and Stakkholtsgjá Canyon (3hrs) | https://www.volcanohuts.com/tours-and-activities/activities/hiking-in-thorsmork/ | Can't miss | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | PM | Puffin Watching at Dyrhólaey / Reynisfjara beach | http://northtosouth.us/puffin-watching-dyrholaey-south-iceland/ | We didn't see any Puffin's - too early in the season | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | ACCOM | Fosshotel Nupar | Social Hotel - lots of lodgers | YES - Free Cancellation (AL) | 235 | Nice but expensive | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Day 3, 30/03 | DRIVING TIME 2.5 HRS - Glacier Hike & Ice Cave | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Fosshotel+N%C3%BApar,+N%C3%BApar,+880+Kirkjub%C3%A6jarklaustur,+Iceland/J%C3%B6kuls%C3%A1rl%C3%B3n+Glacier+Lagoon+Boat+Tours+and+Cafe,+J%C3%B6kuls%C3%A1rl%C3%B3n,+781+H%C3%B6fn+%C3%AD+Hornafir%C3%B0i,+Iceland/H%C3%B6fn,+Iceland/@64.1268233,-16.4533739,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d035db23de19f9:0xf7c49404b0c45681!2m2!1d-17.7113328!2d63.9053005!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cfd71ed732067f:0xfb898f285905475c!2m2!1d-16.179443!2d64.048399!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cfac585a9c079f:0xb0ee81c829dbe0ed!2m2!1d-15.2020077!2d64.2497026!3e0 | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Fosshotel+N%C3%BApar,+N%C3%BApar,+880+Kirkjub%C3%A6jarklaustur,+Iceland/J%C3%B6kuls%C3%A1rl%C3%B3n+Glacier+Lagoon+Boat+Tours+and+Cafe,+J%C3%B6kuls%C3%A1rl%C3%B3n,+781+H%C3%B6fn+%C3%AD+Hornafir%C3%B0i,+Iceland/H%C3%B6fn,+Iceland/@64.1257473,-17.0137446,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d035db23de19f9:0xf7c49404b0c45681!2m2!1d-17.7113328!2d63.9053005!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cfd71ed732067f:0xfb898f285905475c!2m2!1d-16.179443!2d64.048399!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cfac585a9c079f:0xb0ee81c829dbe0ed!2m2!1d-15.2020077!2d64.2497026!3e0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | AM | Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon -- time for a 4hr Activity | https://www.glacierguides.is/day-tours/glacier/skaftafell/into-the-glacier | No need to book if we do this | We ended up doing an ice cave tour. It was very underwhelming. Beautiful part of the country, but we didn't enjoy the origanised tour. | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | PM | Vatnajökull National Park | https://www.icelandbuddy.com/tour/blue-ice-cave-adventure/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | ACCOM | Hofn | Cute village. Glad we stayed here. | YES - Free Cancellation (Kails) | 154 | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Day 4, 31/03 | DRIVING TIME 6 HRS - Waterfall + Hot Springs | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/H%C3%B6fn,+Iceland/Dettifoss,+Iceland/Lake+Myvatn,+Iceland/Guesthouse+Brekka,+Adaldalur+641+Brekka,+Iceland/@65.4083236,-17.8793501,7z/data=!4m26!4m25!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cfac585a9c079f:0xb0ee81c829dbe0ed!2m2!1d-15.2020077!2d64.2497026!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd068ace5f4fb9:0x404278759828237a!2m2!1d-16.384576!2d65.8146662!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd9c44953c07dd:0xcde4cb0dbf732a88!2m2!1d-16.9961055!2d65.60386!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd659eb2e2390f:0x3f26b866cca57e74!2m2!1d-17.3344519!2d65.8387007!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | AM | Selfoss and Dettifoss Waterfalls. | Can't miss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | PM | Hot Springs - Myvatnn Nature Baths | https://www.myvatnnaturebaths.is/ | NO - Pay on arrival | 120 | Can't miss | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | PM | Explore around Myvatnn Nature Baths, steaming mountains are stunning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | ACCOM | Hotel Brekka | YES - Free Cancellation (AL) | 176 | Really nice self catering cabin. Tried to see the northern lights. | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Day 5, 01/04 | DRIVING TIME 3 hrs - Whale Watching | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Guesthouse+Brekka,+Adaldalur+641+Brekka,+Iceland/H%C3%BAsav%C3%ADk,+Iceland/Dimmuborgir,+Iceland/Hverfjall,+Iceland/Go%C3%B0afoss+Waterfall,+Iceland/Hotel+Akureyri,+Hafnarstr%C3%A6ti,+Akureyri,+Iceland/@65.7975371,-18.0411156,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m38!4m37!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd659eb2e2390f:0x3f26b866cca57e74!2m2!1d-17.3344519!2d65.8387007!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd42159e4b2c3b:0x30afb44cc03c202f!2m2!1d-17.3383442!2d66.0449706!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd9eaa5c1cd637:0xb181241da2aa3ae0!2m2!1d-16.9109028!2d65.5909692!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd9eb847e85775:0x6b64c041e028e321!2m2!1d-16.8716667!2d65.6086111!1m5!1m1!1s0x48cd7e6a481f369f:0x7ebbcdaa4e0d1d3b!2m2!1d-17.5501918!2d65.6827782!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d28f10e2315807:0x751d357649f68c5f!2m2!1d-18.089834!2d65.678244!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | AM | Húsavík - Whales | https://icelandunlimited.is/day-tours/whale-watching/husavik-whale-watching-tour-speed-boat/ | NO - Pay on arrival | 200 | Dan and I are glad we did it (we've never seen a whale before so took our chances knowing it was off season). Can't recommend it at this time of year, but also, we don't regret it. | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | AM | Dimmuborgir - lava formations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | PM | Hverjall - Volcano crater hike (2-3hrs) | Can't miss. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | PM | Godafoss waterfall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | ACCOM | Hotel Akureyri | YES - Free Cancellation (AL) | 208 | Nothing special. Did the job - free parking and close to town | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | DINNER | Akureyri Fish & Chips | Cheap and Cheerful. Nice to eat out | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Day 6, 02/04 | DRIVE TIME 4.5 hrs - Drive towards the Snæfellsjökull Glacier | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Hotel+Akureyri,+Hafnarstr%C3%A6ti+67,+600+Akureyri,+Iceland/Langafjaran+Cottages,+Borgarnes,+Iceland/@65.1499496,-21.3915148,8z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d28f10e2315807:0x751d357649f68c5f!2m2!1d-18.089834!2d65.678244!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d5a394eba5d76b:0x39e029d53f598db2!2m2!1d-22.4542309!2d64.8005405!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | AM | Drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | PM | Hot spring stop over? Not on the navigation Google Map. Detour to add | https://www.google.is/maps/place/Hrunalaug+Hot+Spring/@64.1327557,-20.2549184,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipPdigRRD39CBNy9lF9bTPG7hlcA4_cHWkOK_1SF!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPdigRRD39CBNy9lF9bTPG7hlcA4_cHWkOK_1SF%3Dw114-h86-k-no!7i4032!8i3024!4m5!3m4!1s0x48d6be3be6a08fdb:0x40791e206b0c2e6b!8m2!3d64.1327557!4d-20.2549184 | One of our favourite experiences. Stumbling across this | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | ACCOM | Langafjaran Cottages | Bring Cash to Pay!! | YES - Free Cancellation (AL) | 200 | Our FAVOURITE accomdation. Little cabin with a hot tub. We saw the Northern Lights! | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Day 7, 03/04 | DRIVE TIME 2 hrs to Accom in Reykjavik | https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Langafjaran+Cottages,+Borgarnes,+Iceland/Captain+Reykjavik+Guesthouse,+R%C3%A1nargata+11,+101+Reykjav%C3%ADk,+Iceland/@64.4476427,-22.9663497,8z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d5a394eba5d76b:0x39e029d53f598db2!2m2!1d-22.4542309!2d64.8005405!1m5!1m1!1s0x48d60b2c4320cd29:0x3eaf28ee511034d2!2m2!1d-21.9457449!2d64.149456!3e0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | AM | Activity TBD - Snorkling? | https://vimeo.com/31479747 | No need to book if we do this | Spent more time in Snæfellsjökull before coming into the city | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | PM | https://grapevine.is/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | ACCOM | Captain Reykjavik | https://secure.booking.com/confirmation.en-gb.html?aid=356983;label=gog235jc-city-en-is-reykjavik-unspec-gb-com-L%3Aen-O%3AosSx-B%3Achrome-N%3AXX-S%3Abo-U%3Ac-H%3As;sid=038cdaae9c19ee0351cdf812cffe8ba6;auth_key=20yBiyBLPCGLxe9f;bp_travel_purpose=leisure;hostname=www.booking.com;source=book;ua_created=0& | YES - Free Cancellation (Kails) | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | DINNER | Perlan | pre booking, http://www.perlan.is/ | YES - 18:45 | Splurged on dinner and tried some Icelandic food | |||||||||||||||||||||
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44 | FLIGHT BACK | 7:40AM Flight back to London | YES - Kails + Dan | 324.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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50 | Flights | WEDS 28/03 Gatwick > Reykjavick - 6:30AM - 8:45AM WEDS 04/04 Reykjavick > Heathrow - 7:40AM - 11:45AM | OUTBOUND - EasyJet ETM2D9Z INBOUND - Icelandair TM J9R3KB, INBOUND - Icelandair Others JAUUUQ | Yes | OUTBOUND - £473.81 - D.A. INBOUND - TM £99.92 - D.A. INBOUND - Others £224.76 - K.M. | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Car | https://www.bluecarrental.is/book/options/ 7 days (Wed-Wed) Toyota RAV4 - Auto (mid sized 4x4) | Additional driver inc. | Yes - additional insurance required upon arrival Toms AMEX | £441 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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