In a place where glaciers sit on top of volcanoes, where the sun appears at midnight, and where there are more horses and sheep than people, Iceland is both bizarre and beautiful. Here are the highlights of my 8-day journey around the island.
Day 3
Skaftafell → Hofn
Get up close to blue-coloured icebergs and seals at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Highlights:
Skaftafell
SvartifossJökulsárlón
From Skaftafell to Hofn: 140km / 1.75 hour driveDay 4
Hofn → Myvatn
From Hofn onwards is Icelands' southeastern coastline, also known as the East Fjords. Drive on narrow and winding roads up and down rocky peaks; this was one of the most challenging parts of the drive but had some of the most stunning views. Finish the day by soaking in the Mývatn Nature Baths outdoor hot spring.
Highlights:
Seydisfjordur
Mývatn Nature BathsMývatn
From Hofn to Myvatn: 360km / 5 hour driveDay 5
Myvatn → Hvammstangi
Find one of the most majestic waterfalls in the northern part of Iceland, Goðafoss. I also call it the Niagara Falls of Iceland.
Highlights:
Goðafoss
Akureyri
From Myvatn to Hvammstangi: 280km / 3.5 hour driveDay 6
Hvammstangi → Snæfellsjökull
In a small town, Grundarfjörður, you'll find the most photographed mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell.
Highlights:
Kirkjufell
From Hvammstangi to Snæfellsjökull: 250km / 3 hour driveDay 7
Snæfellsjökull → Þingvelli
Day 8
Þingvellir → Glymur
Hike through a cave and across two rivers at Glymur, the second tallest waterfall in Iceland.
Highlights:
Glymur
From Þingvellir to Glymur: 57km / 1 hour drive
