I’ve included lots of detail in the following 10-day itinerary, and I’ll also be following up this post with another––a guide to traveling Iceland in a camper van, i.e. not so much the itinerary as the logistics involved. It too will be laughably thorough, don’t you worry. So...
Driving around Iceland with the freedom to stop anywhere interesting you find on your road trip.If that’s the kind of traveler you are, renting a car and self-driving Iceland is the way to go! And driving in Iceland is a lot easier than you might think....
As it is Iceland’s main highway road, driving this route will allow you to easily access most of its top attractions while still being able to enjoy the vast ruggedness that Iceland is known for. It’s certainly one of the bestthings to do in Iceland in the summer, and in the winter...
One of the top waterfalls in Iceland, you can experience Dettifoss on your Diamond Circle road trip. Turn off Route 1 and drive along Road 864 to reach the east bank. 3. Ásbyrgi canyon You may not associate Iceland with lush greenery, but that’s exactly what you can find at Ás...
Before talking car rental, rules and itinerary, check out this short video with sections driving on road 1, on gravel roads, on F-Roads and on Tracks. Is it difficult to drive in Iceland?Are roads safe? Driving is actually relatively easy. All tourists can drive. ...
As you are approaching your Iceland road trip,stop watching the weather forecast. It will change everyday and also during the day, so just go with the flow of your planned Itinerary. Note – if you don’t want to plan your whole Iceland road trip on your own, you can head to my art...
Basically, the Ring Road covers most of the country, as shown in blue on the map above. It bypasses part of North Iceland (in red), the Westfjords (dark blue) and the Snæfellsnes peninsula (purple). These can always be added to a summer itinerary for a deeper exploration of ...
Driving in Iceland is likely to be different than what you’re used to back home, even if you’re used to snowy, icy winters.
Planning Your Trip on Iceland’s Ring Road Choosing your Icelandic Transportation Iceland’s Ring Road Itinerary – 7 Days of Awesomeness Ring Road Day 1: Iceland’s Golden Circle Ring Road Day 2: Starting the Ring Road Ring Road Day 3: Vatnajökull Ring Road Day 4: The Eastern Fjords Rin...
It is also not just snow and ice that you should look out for while driving in Iceland. Strong winds and flooding are two other factors to be aware of when traveling. Many travelers have underestimated the power of the wind with consequences ranging from having their favorite hat blown into...