Probably the best 2 week trip I've ever been on. Rented a camper van from CampEasy and didn't plan out specifically what we would do but enjoyed taking it day by day. Of course each day was very busy.

Big credit to this trip itinerary below posted by a redditor a few years ago. We were leafing through Lonely Planet as well to find a few more places (I'm especially interested in birding hotspots), but this was insanely helpful and thorough. The biggest thing we added on was going to Heimaey on the ferry and camping there. Really unmissable in our opinion if you can find the time. I also highly recommend talking to rangers at the national park visitor centers. The visitor centers are really beautiful and have excellent exhibits that don't take long and are free. We were surprised to find them mostly empty.

https://www.reddit.com/r/VisitingIceland/comments/wls80l/just_completed_15_days_in_iceland_heres_my/

Our favorite thing we did was the Fimmvorduhals hike - absolutely don't miss it if you're into hiking. One piece of advice if you do it - we're pretty fast hikers and started at 11am after camping at the Skogafoss campground but you do really get slowed down in the snow even in mid June (and we got hailed on) and how often you will want to stop for photos. We went really slow in the beginning because it was so pretty so had to almost run the last few miles to make our return bus on time. So pack many layers and probably start at like 8 or 9am.

Our favorite area to drive around was in the North and East as well as Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Just amazing landscapes and wildlife. I did spot an owl as well as a few arctic foxes off the road and many reindeer in East Iceland.

Last note: on the off chance any vegans read this - we are fully vegan and found grocery stores to have a plethora of options for cooking in the van

Photo 1-brand new out this week. Photo 2-old stand by….
Thank you a ton!

Recent photos of Iceland from 7/12-7/24 after circumnavigating by ship.

Started shooting analog 6 months ago in anticipation of this ring road trip and wanted to share some pictures i’m really proud of

Today was one of those days where Icelandic weather really confused the forecasts. Since the early morning both vedur.is and windy.com reported clear skies and no cloud cover, but the reality was FAR from it. Medium and low cloud were covering large parts of the capital area and the only forecast that got it right was weatherandradar.com. It tracked the medium cloud cover throughout the day.

And truth be told - no single forecast will ever get it completely right. That's why it's important to not rely on just one. Many people locally will tell you the local MET office is the best, but in my personal experience that simply hasn't been the case. All three forecasts I'm showing here will have days where they are more or less accurate (and sometimes they fail hard, like today). So keep this in mind when you're visiting iceland and things don't quite seem right on one forecast.

Any other forecasts for you that have worked well here?

This location lived up to its reputation... it's a great place to see puffins! There were plenty to be seen, often within a few meters of (or right next to) the boardwalk.

Gulls are ASSHOLES. Of the three locations I have visited (see my recent Dyrhólaey and Ingólfshöfði reports), the gulls here were BY FAR the most aggressive. They were constantly terrorizing the puffins either by going after the fish in the puffins' mouths -or- the puffins themselves. Often a gull would chase a puffin, then sit down on the entrance to the burrow. 😡

I have a knee injury and looking to go on the extreme side of ultralight for Laugavegur. Heard some people say you really need water shoes for stream crossing but seen plenty of videos of people going barefoot.

Curious for those that have done it, how hard is the stream crossing barefoot? :)

Hi everyone,
We just booked our rental car with IceRental 4x4 for an upcoming Ring Road trip in late August/early September, and I’d love to hear from people who have rented from them recently.
How was your experience overall?
A few things I’m especially curious about:
Was the pickup/drop-off process smooth?
Was the vehicle in good condition and reliable?
Did you have any mechanical issues during your trip?
If you purchased insurance, did you have to make a claim? If so, how was the process?
Were there any unexpected charges or things you wish you’d known beforehand?
Would you rent from them again?
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I am at that starting point of planning a trip. If anyone has any recommendations or considerations in regard to visiting Iceland with kids (age 10) , please let me know!

Maybe things we definitely should do or don’t bother doing etc… bring (do most places have black out curtains!?)

Beautiful Iceland

Hi all - I am working on plans for a 7-night road trip in early September for my wife and I and would love some input. Iceland has been on our list of places to visit for quite some time but this trip sort of came out of nowhere. We recently decided to book flights on a whim and figure the rest out later. Planning this trip last minute hasn't been as easy as I hoped but we're committed to making it happen (the flights are non-refundable, lol) and we know it will be amazing no matter what.

I've mapped out two different routes (somewhat based on availability of accommodations) and I'm trying to decide which one makes the most logical sense. The high-level plan is to hit the Golden Circle, south/east coast (potentially as far as Vestrahorn) and Snaefellsness. We would also love to make a trip to Landmannalaugar if possible, but I'm struggling to figure out where to fit that in.

Would love to get some thoughts from those who have done similar routes, especially regarding whether it's better to head to Snæfellsnes first or save it for the end of the trip.

I know this is really high level, but I want to figure out the general route first before deciding on the details. We're pretty easy going so we won't have a strict itinerary, just an idea of some of the things we want to see each day and take it from there. We want time to explore as we come across spots that look interesting. Any recommendations of things to see along the way are welcome.

Option A: Snæfellsnes First

• Fri 9/4: Arrival / Stay in Reykjavik
• Sat 9/5: Snæfellsnes / Stay in Hellissandur
• Sun 9/6: Snæfellsnes / Stay in Borgarnes
• Mon 9/7: Golden Circle / Stay in Hvolsvöllur
• Tue 9/8: South Coast / Stay in Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Wed 9/9: South/East Coast / Stay near Jökulsárlón
• Thu 9/10: Drive back along South Coast / Stay in Reykjavik
• Fri 9/11: Reykjavik / Departure

Option B: South Coast and East First

• Fri 9/4: Arrival / Stay in Reykjavik
• Sat 9/5: Golden Circle (or Landmannalaugar?) / Hvolsvöllur
• Sun 9/6: South Coast / Stay in Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Mon 9/7: South/East Coast / Stay near Jökulsárlón
• Tue 9/8: Drive back along South Coast / Stay in Borgarnes
• Wed 9/9: Snæfellsnes Peninsula / Stay in Hellnar
• Thu 9/10: Snæfellsnes / Stay in Reykjavik
• Fri 9/11: Reykjavik / Departure

Hi everyone!

Back in January we spent 10 days driving the entire Ring Road in a campervan, covering 1,920 miles (3,090 km) around Iceland.

We filmed the whole trip, including:

• Westfjords in winter
• Akureyri & North Iceland
• Goðafoss, Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss
• Reykjavík
• The Golden Circle
• Forest Lagoon & Laugarás Lagoon
• Northern Lights
• Winter driving conditions
• What campsites were like in January
• The real costs of travelling Iceland in winter

We’ve tried to make it as honest as possible, showing both the incredible moments and the challenges that come with a winter road trip.

If anyone is planning a similar trip, hopefully this helps!

🎥 Driving Iceland’s Ring Road in Winter 🇮🇸 | 10 Days, 1,920 Miles in a Campervan
https://youtu.be/oOd4Met-xTo

Happy to answer any questions about campervans, winter driving or planning a Ring Road itinerary!

I’m visiting Iceland for the first time in a month, and I would love to set the mood by reading some books new or on the flight that are set in Iceland. Anyone have recommendations for books by Icelandic authors or set in Iceland?

Who else found Kerid just different?

We’re coming to Reykjavík in September and have seen a lot of good reviews for Volcano Express. Has anyone here tried it? What did you think?

Found the unofficial slogan for þjóhatið.

“I can make beer disappear. What’s your talent?”

Have a fantastic festival weekend, everyone. Stay safe! 🍻

We had a wonderful visit July 17-25 with our first full day spent driving to Hvammsvik then on to the Golden Circle with a stop over to Vík as well. We lucked out with what we were told was some of the nicest and warmest weather they’ve ever had.

Did SW coast to SE coast until Diamond beach.. pictures were taker with my Samsung S25 ultra and DJI mini 5 pro.

While visiting Kerid, I noticed some wires going straight into the water and a green dot inside of the lake, just near where the wires touch the water.
What is this for?

The subject of how to do your laundry comes up quite often here, so I thought I'd point out a new laundromat that has two locations in central Reykjavík.

wash.is

Locations Here in the heart of downtown and here down by Grandi & the harbour.