{"id":724,"date":"2021-11-15T15:48:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T15:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T13:56:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T12:56:13","slug":"iceland-road-trip-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographing Iceland. 10 Day Road Trip Guide around the Land of Fire and Ice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_road_trip_around_Iceland\" >What\u2019s the best way to road trip around Iceland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_go_to_Iceland\" >When is the best time to go to Iceland?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#The_Perfect_Iceland_Road_Trip_Itinerary_for_Photographers_Day-By-Day_Breakdown\" >The Perfect Iceland Road Trip Itinerary for Photographers: Day-By-Day Breakdown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#The_Map_Of_The_10-Day_Road_Trip_Around_Iceland\" >The Map Of The 10-Day Road Trip Around Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_1_Reykjavik_%E2%80%93_Seljalandsfoss_Gljufrabui\" >Day 1: Reykjavik &#8211; Seljalandsfoss &amp; Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Accommodation_choices_near_Seljalandsfoss\" >Accommodation choices near Seljalandsfoss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Accommodation_choices_in_Reykjavik\" >Accommodation choices in Reykjavik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_2_Skogafoss_%E2%80%93_Vik\" >Day 2: Skogafoss &#8211; Vik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Accommodation_options_in_and_around_Vik\" >Accommodation options in and around Vik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_3_Vik_to_Hof\" >Day 3: Vik to Hof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Accommodation_choices_in_Hof\" >Accommodation choices in Hof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_4_Hof_to_Hofn\" >Day 4: Hof to H\u00f6fn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Accommodation_alternatives_in_Hofn\" >Accommodation alternatives in&nbsp;H\u00f6fn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_5-7_Hofn_to_Myvatn\" >Day 5-7: H\u00f6fn to Myvatn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Myvatn\" >Where to stay in Myvatn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_7-8_Myvatn_to_Snaefellsnes_Peninsula\" >Day 7-8: Myvatn to Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_on_Snaefellsnes_Peninsula\" >Where to stay on Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_8-10_Landmannalaugar\" >Day 8-10: Landmannalaugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/#Travel_resources_for_planning_your_road_trip_in_Iceland\" >Travel resources for planning your road trip in Iceland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/&amp;t=Photographing%20Iceland.%2010%20Day%20Road%20Trip%20Guide%20around%20the%20Land%20of%20Fire%20and%20Ice.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Photographing%20Iceland.%2010%20Day%20Road%20Trip%20Guide%20around%20the%20Land%20of%20Fire%20and%20Ice.&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inafarawayland.com%2Ficeland-road-trip-itinerary%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Photographing%20Iceland.%2010%20Day%20Road%20Trip%20Guide%20around%20the%20Land%20of%20Fire%20and%20Ice.&amp;body=https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/\"><\/a>Iceland\u2019s diverse landscape has made it a very popular destination for all kinds of travellers and its small size makes it perfect for people wanting to do self-drive road trips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an avid photographer, I design my road trips around the most photogenic places in the country. Iceland&#8217;s volcanic nature coupled with its ferocious climate makes for some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-iceland\/\">awesome photography<\/a>&nbsp;and lifelong memories, but cramming every&nbsp;single attraction in a 10-day itinerary won\u2019t do you any good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> When planning your road trip around Iceland accept the fact that you won\u2019t be able to see everything. Learn to prioritize and choose the best spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670157199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_road_trip_around_Iceland\"><\/span>What\u2019s the best way to road trip around Iceland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3022.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip Iceland. 10 day itinerary for photographers\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Campervans are a popular way to travel around Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This itinerary is designed to optimise your time in Iceland as you can\u2019t afford to waste any. Everything in Iceland is expensive, car rentals, accommodation, petrol, you name it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s down to the fact, that they have to import pretty much everything apart from fish (which is still quite expensive actually). Don\u2019t worry though,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-budget-travel-tips\/\">budget travel is still doable in Iceland<\/a>, you might just have to follow some of my tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent a compact car with Discover Cars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a self-drive road trip itinerary so naturally, you will need a car to follow it. You can compare car rental prices on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/locations\/iceland\/reykjavik?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; my go-to website for&nbsp;renting out compact cars around the World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you were wondering if you need a 4WD to do this itinerary then the answer is NO. A compact and fuel-efficient car will be just fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rent a campervan with Motorhome Republic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A very popular way to travel around Iceland is renting a campervan. There are plenty of companies that rent out self-converted motorhomes on the island. Good luck with comparing them all though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of options seems to be endless, your time however is not. If you want to get it over with the quick and easy way try&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/iceland-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/iceland-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Motorhome Republic<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;The perfect motorhome rental search engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> When renting your car or campervan try to organise pick up at the airport and drop off in Reykjavik, or take the airport shuttle to the city first and rent a car in the city. Even though this is a 10-day itinerary you will only need the car for the first 8 days. I will explain later. Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"26771\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Keflavik Airport Shuttle \"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670159799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_go_to_Iceland\"><\/span>When is the best time to go to Iceland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3023.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its volcanic nature, very high latitude and arctic nights, I wouldn\u2019t recommend travelling to Iceland in the winter. Bear in mind that some of the roads may be inaccessible and not maintained in the low season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the summer months and shoulder season (from April to September), this is your ultimate road trip plan. Expect a high volume of tourists in the peak summer months: July and August. Long gone are the days when Iceland was an undiscovered destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670160499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Perfect_Iceland_Road_Trip_Itinerary_for_Photographers_Day-By-Day_Breakdown\"><\/span>The Perfect Iceland Road Trip Itinerary for Photographers: Day-By-Day Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3024.jpg\" alt=\"The ultimate Iceland road trip plan for photographers\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Map_Of_The_10-Day_Road_Trip_Around_Iceland\"><\/span>The Map Of The 10-Day Road Trip Around Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1bKtepZ18DUWxxKcEyDCHFWSlys-sEvVy&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an overview for the first eight days this itinerary will take you around the famous Ring Road in a counterclockwise direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will visit some of the most photogenic spots on the island and have a chance to venture off the beaten path and see some of the lesser-known spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 8th day, you will drop off your rental car in Reykjavik and jump onto the shuttle&nbsp;bus to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/landmannalaugar-iceland-guide\/\">Landmannalaugar<\/a>, a location you absolutely can&#8217;t miss if you are into photography!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670367199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Reykjavik_%E2%80%93_Seljalandsfoss_Gljufrabui\"><\/span>Day 1: Reykjavik &#8211; Seljalandsfoss &amp; Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3025.jpg\" alt=\"Seljalandsfoss. Iceland Road Trip Guide\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3026.jpg\" alt=\"Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai the hidden waterfall near Seljalandsfoss. Iceland Road Trip Guide\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get to Reykjavik early in the morning, you can spend the afternoon exploring Iceland&#8217;s little capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After stocking up on food in one of Reykjav\u00edk\u2019s discount supermarkets \u2013 Bonus, it\u2019s time to hit the famous Ring Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ring Road (Highway 1) goes around the entire circumference of Iceland. The first major stop is Seljalandsfoss. Leave Reykjavik late in the afternoon to get to this waterfall before sunset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My tip is to take a decent lens cloth with you because the water spray will be relentless. It\u2019s only around an hour and a half (120km) to get there and it\u2019s impossible to miss the signs. You will see the waterfall from kilometres away when driving on the highway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 200 meters further down from Seljalandsfoss, there is another waterfall hidden in a canyon. &nbsp;Not many people know about it. It&#8217;s called&nbsp;Glj\u00fafrab\u00fai, and it is located near&nbsp;the Hamragar\u00f0ar campsite. Don&#8217;t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you enter the canyon make sure you&#8217;re wrapped up in waterproof clothing from head to toe. If you somehow managed to stay dry walking around Seljalandsfoss, you will certainly get wet here! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay the first night at one of the nearby campsites I marked on the map or in one of the hotels located near the above-mentioned attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670450699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_choices_near_Seljalandsfoss\"><\/span>Accommodation choices near Seljalandsfoss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/nicehostel-seljaland.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicehostel Seljaland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/welcome-lambafell.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Lambafell&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/ranga-hella.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Ranga<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11675601799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_choices_in_Reykjavik\"><\/span>Accommodation choices in Reykjavik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to stay in Iceland&#8217;s capital Reykjavik before heading out on this road trip. Try staying in one of these accommodation choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/galaxy-pod-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galaxy Pod Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/guesthouse-flying-viking.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Guesthouse Reykjavik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/kvosin-downtown.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kvosin Downtown<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670368099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Skogafoss_%E2%80%93_Vik\"><\/span>Day 2: Skogafoss &#8211; Vik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From your accommodation near Seljalandsfoss travel another further (30km) along Iceland\u2019s Ring Road and you\u2019ll get to one of the most famous photography spots on the whole island &#8211; Skog\u00e1foss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This huge waterfall is so iconic that it\u2019s exactly what&nbsp;comes to my mind when I think of Iceland. Well, that, and my diminishing bank balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seljavellir hot springs &#8211; a big no no!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard of the&nbsp;Seljavellir hot springs located around halfway between Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. A lot of people still choose to visit this place, but I wouldn&#8217;t recommend it to anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The old swimming pool built back in 1923 hasn&#8217;t seen any maintenance for a long time. The water in the pool is very dirty and its&nbsp;temperature is lukewarm at most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be other awesome hot springs along the Ring Road&nbsp;so don&#8217;t bother with this one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skogafoss&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3027.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss Waterfall. Road trip guide to Iceland\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get to Skogafoss there is a short but relatively steep hike up the stairs built on the right side of the waterfall. On a sunny day, you will be able to see rainbows from up above and stand in the presence of the raging waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to get to the site early. Around 9 am bus, tours from Reykjavik start to swarm the place with overzealous tourists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S\u00f3lheimasandur &#8211; aeroplane crash site&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After Skogafoss continue east along the south coast. After a mere 10kms comes to a halt. This time you will be visiting the famous crash site of the DC3 plane on S\u00f3lheimasandur Beach, Iceland. Blink and you will miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that it&#8217;s private land. It used to be possible to drive the vehicle directly to the crash site, but since Iceland&#8217;s extremely fast tourism growth, the owners of the land got over the fact that hundreds of vehicles were driving through their land on a daily basis and banned it. Now the only way to visit it is by&nbsp;hiking the 4km.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dyrh\u00f3laey and Puffins<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3029.jpg\" alt=\"Puffin bird in Dyrholaey Iceland. Road Trip Itinerary\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Closer to Vik, where you should spend the 2nd&nbsp;night, is a coastal viewpoint called Dyrh\u00f3laey. The roadside turn-off is very well-marked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cliffs that stand above Kirkjufjara&#8217;s black sand beach are home to a big colony of puffins! Take the time to walk around and spot the little cuties hanging out on the cliffs and flying out into the sea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reynisdrangar&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3030.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Iceland\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reynisdrangar viewed from a hike in Vik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your last stop before getting to Vik is the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks at the Reynisfjara black pebble beach. If you had enough of exploring for the day you can try and catch the sunrise here the next morning. It&#8217;s only a 10 min drive from the town of Vik, where you should spend the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670451299\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_options_in_and_around_Vik\"><\/span>Accommodation options in and around Vik<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/welcome-puffin-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puffin Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/country-hofdabrekka.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Katla&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/vik-i-myrdal.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icelandair Hotel Vik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670368799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Vik_to_Hof\"><\/span>Day 3: Vik to Hof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3031.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland road trip itinerary. Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon \" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur Canyon on one of the very few sunny days in Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next stop on your 10-day Iceland road trip itinerary is Fja\u00f0r\u00e1rglj\u00fafur located 70km and 50 min drive east of Vik. This incredible canyon that\u2019s been carved by the Fja\u00f0r\u00e1 River is 2km long and at places 100m deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be a good spot to stretch your legs on the morning of your 3rd day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glacier hiking at Skaftafell National Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Skaftafell National Park is home to many glacial tongues. If&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/skaftafell-l2340\/skaftafell-glacier-hike-t140838\/?partner_id=TYYOXUU&amp;cmp=TTDIceland\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/skaftafell-l2340\/skaftafell-glacier-hike-t140838\/?partner_id=TYYOXUU&amp;cmp=TTDIceland\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiking on a glacier<\/a>&nbsp;is on your bucket list, with a stunning mountain backdrop, this is one of the best places in Iceland to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve hiked on a glacier in Patagonia, Argentina&nbsp;and to this day it remains one of my favourite activities I&#8217;ve ever done. There is a campsite nearby where you can stop for the night. I&#8217;ve marked it on the map.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Svartifoss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3032.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you set up your camp take a hike to the beautiful basalt-column framed Svartifoss waterfall. You&#8217;ve probably realized by now, that Foss in Icelandic means Waterfall, so keep an eye out for any signs that end in Foss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The short walk from the campsite&nbsp;to the waterfall should take around half an hour. If your legs are still up for it you can extend the hike into a longer loop and continue the hike from the waterfall to the viewpoint of the Skaftafell glacier tongue. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scenic flight above river beds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I travelled around Iceland for three weeks in August during the peak season. Due to such a long stay, my budget didn&#8217;t allow me many splurges, but If I had to pick&nbsp;one thing I would like to&nbsp;go back to Iceland for (and there are many), it would be the&nbsp;scenic flight above the glacial river beds&nbsp;and volcanic eruption sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be your chance to see and photograph&nbsp;Iceland from a unique perspective. There is a small privately owned airport from which the flights depart. If there is one thing you should splurge on in Iceland this would be it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670450999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_choices_in_Hof\"><\/span>Accommodation choices in Hof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/hof-1-hotel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hof 1 Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/fosshotel-glacier-lagoon.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670368999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Hof_to_Hofn\"><\/span>Day 4: Hof to H\u00f6fn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 4 will be another day full of exciting spots! The short drive from Hof to H\u00f6fn will take you around an hour and a half (120km) if you were to drive continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, two famous stops along the way will significantly slow you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>J\u00f6kurs\u00e1l\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3033.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00f6kurs\u00e1l\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon. Iceland Road trip\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is called the J\u00f6kurs\u00e1l\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon and the second is the nearby diamond beach. Try and leave Hof early and get there for sunrise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diamond black sand beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3034.jpg\" alt=\"Diamon Beach. Iceland road trip itinerary for photographers\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The diamond beach remains my absolute number 1&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-photography-spots-iceland\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"723\">favourite photography spot in the whole of Iceland<\/a>. I was blessed with spectacular light on the morning I was photographing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stokksnes and Vestrahorn<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3035.jpg\" alt=\"Stocksness and Vestrahorn. Iceland Road Trip Itinerary\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Further 120 km down the Ring Road will take you to your base for the 4th night &#8211; the town of&nbsp;H\u00f6fn. Stokksnes, with the famous Vestrahorn Peak, is only a short drive away from the town centre and should take only 15 minutes&nbsp;to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to catch the sunset on the beach. Again this is a private area and the owner of the land charges 800ISK for visitors to the beach, but I arrived late and there was no one to collect the fee from us. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670459699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accommodation_alternatives_in_Hofn\"><\/span>Accommodation alternatives in&nbsp;H\u00f6fn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/hofn-cottages.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00f6fn Cottages<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/apotek-guesthouse.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apotek Guesthouse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/hofn-cottages.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seljavellir guesthouse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670369199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5-7_Hofn_to_Myvatn\"><\/span>Day 5-7: H\u00f6fn to Myvatn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve explored the south coast sufficiently you can start heading up north. This part of the itinerary includes a lot of driving but trust me it\u2019s worth it and I\u2019ve designed it so you\u2019ll be taking regular stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue&nbsp;northeast on the Ring Road until you get to&nbsp;\u00d6xi. To cut down on travel time from&nbsp;\u00d6xi you can take the shortcut on road number 939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After around 20 minutes of a scenic mountain ride, the road rejoins the number 1 saving you quite a bit of kilometre!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving north from&nbsp;H\u00f6fn on the Ring Road will take you close to two waterfalls: Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss. These two not very visited waterfalls in the east of the island are spectacular in every way and are what I consider to be hidden gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drive from&nbsp;H\u00f6fn halfway up the east coast to these waterfalls should take around 3 hours (200km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dettifoss and Selfoss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3036.jpg\" alt=\"Selfoss is a must see when roadtripping around Iceland\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3037.jpg\" alt=\"Detifoss - the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Iceland road trip\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you are not fed up with waterfalls yet, because you are about to witness some of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland. After continuing north for another 3 hours, the next thing on the agenda is Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dettifoss can be reached by two roads, one to the east of the canyon (864) it forms, and one to the west (862). I think the east&nbsp;side is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is&nbsp;also a great hiking track&nbsp;path&nbsp;from Dettifoss a few kilometres further north to Selfoss, which is just as, if not more spectacular than Dettifoss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole area is very remote with no nearby hotels. Try to catch a sunset at either of the waterfalls and continue on the Ring Road to Myvatn where you can stay for the next two nights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go\u00f0afoss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3038.jpg\" alt=\"The waterfall of the gods in Iceland. \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re up early enough on the 6th&nbsp;day you can enjoy the sunrise at Go\u00f0afoss. This impressive waterfall&nbsp;got its name when the Icelandic people changed over from following Norse mythology to Christianity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To honour their new beliefs they threw all statues of the old gods into the waterfall and named it Go\u00f0afoss, the Waterfall of the Gods. Sounds&nbsp;so Game of Thrones, doesn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;I think the Gods were angry with me because the weather couldn&#8217;t have been worse when I visited this spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aldeyjarfoss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3039.jpg\" alt=\"Aldeyjarfoss Iceland\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aldeyjarfoss is an hour and a bit south of Lake M\u00fdvatn. A beautiful waterfall tucked away below Lake M\u00fdvatn that not too many people visit so chances are you\u2019ll have the whole place to yourself. A rarity in Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road to this waterfall isn&#8217;t ideal so take extra care when driving on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Myvatn thermal baths<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend the rest of the afternoon whilst taking a break from driving in the hot springs in Myvatn. A great alternative to the overpriced and super touristy blue lagoon, all at less than half of the price!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myvatn and the surrounding area are geothermal heavens. The intense sulphur smell won&#8217;t let you forget that!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"110131\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Myvatn_Hot_Springs_Widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670464499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Myvatn\"><\/span>Where to stay in Myvatn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/fosshotel-myvatn.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fosshotel Myvatn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/laxa.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Laxa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670369899\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7-8_Myvatn_to_Snaefellsnes_Peninsula\"><\/span>Day 7-8: Myvatn to Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time to&nbsp;head to the Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula in the west. This 450km drive from Go\u00f0afoss to the peninsula will be a long one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get to&nbsp;Akureyri the second largest city in Iceland, and if the day is nice take the lesser-known route around the northern Fjords (marked on the map). It won&#8217;t take much longer, but it will give you plenty of photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grettislaug<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A must-stop on the way to Sn\u00e6fellsnes is a natural hot spring called&nbsp;Grettislaug (see the map). They cost 1000ISK and operate on an honesty box basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The water in the springs is pleasantly hot and the view over the Fjords is second to none. Out of all the hot springs I have visited in Iceland these were my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kirkjufell&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3040.jpg\" alt=\"You can&#039;t miss Kirkjufell on your photography road trip around Iceland\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mount Kirkjufell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After driving for most of the day you should be able to make it to the famous Kirkjufell mountain before sunset. Framed by Kirkjufellsfoss, and located right next to a lagoon that gives perfect reflections&nbsp;on a windless day, it&#8217;s certainly not to be missed by any photography enthusiast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a short drive (5 minutes) from the town of Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Once again a ten-minute walk away from the main falls can be very rewarding.&nbsp;<strong>HINT: go upstream and you\u2019ll find more falls!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back to Reykjav\u00edk from the peninsula, you will be treated to the spectacular views of the roads beautifully embedded into fjords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey should take just over 2 hours. It will give you enough time to drop off your rental car and repack and restock your supplies before heading into the Icelandic highlands. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670486999\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_on_Snaefellsnes_Peninsula\"><\/span>Where to stay on Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/grundarfjordur-hostel.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grunfarfjordur Hostel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Rated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/framnes.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Framnes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Luxury Fans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/is\/arnarstapi-cottages.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2&amp;room1=A%2CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arnarstrapi Cottages<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11670393199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8-10_Landmannalaugar\"><\/span>Day 8-10: Landmannalaugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3041.jpg\" alt=\"Landmannalaugar. Road trip guide to Iceland\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3042.jpg\" alt=\"Landmannalaugar. Photography Road Trip Guide to Iceland\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Landmannalaugar is going to be the cherry on top of the&nbsp;cake. It was my favourite spot on my road trip through Iceland.&nbsp;I have covered everything you need to know about this place in my guide to&nbsp;Landmannalaugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All roads that lead to Landmannalaugar are so-called F-roads accessible only by 4&#215;4. If you are not travelling&nbsp;to <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-budget-travel-tips\/\">Iceland on a budget<\/a>&nbsp;and don&#8217;t mind spending loads of money on renting a 4WD vehicle, then, by all means, go for it and drive to Landmannalaugar yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don&#8217;t want to skip this gem, but don&#8217;t have unlimited funds for your road trip, then booking a shuttle or a day trip will be more cost-effective. Now head over to my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/landmannalaugar-iceland-guide\/\">post about Landmannalaugar<\/a>&nbsp;to see what awaits you there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"49196\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"TYYOXUU\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Landmannalaugar_Tour_Widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> If you didn&#8217;t bring camping equipment on your trip, but want to stay overnight in Landmannalaugar then you can rent it in Reykjavik. Just make sure to reserve it ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11672261099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_resources_for_planning_your_road_trip_in_Iceland\"><\/span>Travel resources for planning your road trip in Iceland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"javascript:\"><\/a>Below are some links that will become useful in planning your road trip. Remember those are affiliate links meaning I earn a small commission each time you book something! Thanks for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/iceland-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.motorhomerepublic.com\/iceland-motorhome-rental?affiliate=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Motorhome Republic<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0find your perfect road trip campervan with this easy-to-use booking search engine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/locations\/iceland\/reykjavik?a_aid=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discover Cars<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0if you are after renting a smaller car, this is the best website for comparing prices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?region=3131&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Booking.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0my go-to website for booking accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umferdin.is\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Umferdin<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; A website where you can check the current road conditions. Very useful for traveling off-season.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland\u2019s diverse landscape has made it a very popular destination for all kinds of travellers and its small size makes it perfect for people wanting to do self-drive road trips.&nbsp; As an avid photographer, I design my road trips around the most photogenic places in the country. Iceland&#8217;s volcanic nature coupled with its ferocious climate &#8230; <a title=\"Photographing Iceland. 10 Day Road Trip Guide around the Land of Fire and Ice\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/iceland-road-trip-itinerary\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Photographing Iceland. 10 Day Road Trip Guide around the Land of Fire and Ice\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iceland-travel-guide","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=724"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28096,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/724\/revisions\/28096"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}