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Iceland Trip

This document provides an itinerary and planning information for an 8-day trip around Iceland. It outlines locations to visit each day, including the Golden Circle route on Day 2, visiting Langjökull Glacier and the Blue Lagoon on Day 3, Thrihnukagigur Volcano on Day 4, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and sites in southeast Iceland on Day 5, activities in Skaftafell and southeast Iceland on Day 6, and concluding in the south and east. Useful links for travel planning and specific sites are also included. Locations in north Iceland will be unable to visit due to time constraints.

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Iceland Trip

This document provides an itinerary and planning information for an 8-day trip around Iceland. It outlines locations to visit each day, including the Golden Circle route on Day 2, visiting Langjökull Glacier and the Blue Lagoon on Day 3, Thrihnukagigur Volcano on Day 4, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and sites in southeast Iceland on Day 5, activities in Skaftafell and southeast Iceland on Day 6, and concluding in the south and east. Useful links for travel planning and specific sites are also included. Locations in north Iceland will be unable to visit due to time constraints.

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Whole trip explained:

* Go through the locations, search in google and see places on how it looks and
note down your preferred locations

----------- North Iceland ----------------


Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Húsavík, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Skagafjörður, Borgarnes,
Skútustaðagígar, Grjótagjá, Krafla, Egilsstaðir, Siglufjörður, Blönduós, Hofsós,
Hallormsstaðaskógur

----------- West and South-West places -----------


Blue Lagoon, Reykjavík, Reykjanes, Þríhnúkagígur, Hallgrímskirkja
Golden Circle, Geysir, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Hraunfossar, Deildartunguhver, Strokkur,
Almannagjá, Hveragerði, Þingvallavatn, Reykholt, Barnafoss,
Langjökull (doubt), Kerið (Kerid Crater), Öxarárfoss, Víðgelmir
Thrihnukagigur Volcano, Selfoss

----------- East, South-East places -------------


Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull (Glacier Lagoon), Jokulsarlon Lagoon Boat tour, Skógafoss,
Seljalandsfoss, Eyjafjallajökull, Dyrhólaey, Mýrdalsjökull (Katla Ice caves),
Skaftafell, Sólheimasandur, Höfn, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vík í Mýrdal,
Svartifoss, Gljufrabui, Reynisdrangar, Lagarfljót, Diamond Beach, Fagurhólsmýri (Ice
cave),

--- Extras ----


Landmannalaugar

++++++++++++++++++++++++++Useful Links
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https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/elements/#type=temp
https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/areas/

https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-info/maps-of-iceland
https://cornersofworld.co.uk/2017/07/22/iceland-road-trip-tips-on-planning/
https://www.heyiceland.is/tours/detail/988/classic-iceland-guided-tour#photos
https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-info/iceland-with-kids
https://pintsizepilot.com/iceland-with-kids-things-to-do-reykjavik/

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Day-2-Day planning
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26th May:
Start with Golden Circle: (Travel Clockwise) -- takes 6-7 hours with stops or even
more, depending mom
https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/top-9-detours-on-the-golden-circle
http://www.wegoplaces.me/iceland-golden-circle-map/
https://www.zigzagonearth.com/golden-circle-iceland/
https://www.extremeiceland.is/en/attractions/3299-everything-you-need-to-
know-about-the-golden-circle
Thingvellir National park(Þingvellir) -- 64° 15,327'N, 21° 7,691'W
https://www.thingvellir.is/en/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-to-thingvellir/
Deildartunguhver -- Might not go -- It is really far and different direction
Öxarárfoss -- OK, but not that important
Almannagjá (Close to Öxarárfoss )
Geysir, Strokkur
Gullfoss
Kerið (Kerid Crater)
Hveragerði -- Geothermal stream
** If we can comeback before 5 PM, we can even visit Reykjavík City
Reykjavík:
Hallgrimskirkja
See the Waterfront & Sun Voyager Sculpture -- Rekagrandi 14, 101 Reykjavík,
Iceland
https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-attractions-in-reykjavik-1626841

27th May-- Need full day:


Langjökull Glacier & Husafell cave -- Both same place and need 1 day trip --> Seen
videos, Not Much of interesting apart from seeing the Glacier for sometime
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g3676471-d578565-Reviews-
Langjokull_Glacier-South_Region.html
https://intotheglacier.is/availability/?datefrom=2019-05-26&dateto=2019-05-
28&people=4
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/AttractionProductDetail-g189970-d11457037-
Into_the_Glacier_Langjokull_Glacier_Ice_Cave_Tour_from_Husafell-
Reykjavik_Capital_Region.html
INto the Galcier:
https://intotheglacier.is/availability/?datefrom=2019-05-23&dateto=2019-05-
30&people=4
Blue Lagoon: https://booking.bluelagoon.com/packages?modal

28th May:
* 12:00 Þríhnúkagígur or Thrihnukagigur Volcano ---> Already booked tickets
https://insidethevolcano.com/
https://insidethevolcano.com/the-tour/how-to-get-there/

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29th May:
Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull (Glacier Lagoon)
Boat Tour:
http://icelagoon.is/zodiac-tours/
https://guidetoiceland.is/book-holiday-trips/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-amphibian-
boat-tour
Crystal Ice Cave -- Not available during Summar, only for Winter
Diamond Beach -- just beside Jökulsárlón
Dyrhólaey - Vik City (Small peninsula with picturesque views, a lighthouse & a large
arch of volcanic rock in the sea.)
Vík í Mýrdal -- Vik City
https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-travel-bloggers/eat-sleep-love-travel/5-top-
things-to-do-in-vik

*** Additional ***


Mýrdalsjökull - Katla Ice Caves
https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/myrdalsjokull
https://katlatrack.is/ice-cave/

30th May:
Skaftafell Glacier Hiking -- Glacier Hiking tours, various
https://icelandadventuretours.is/tours/skaftafell-glacier-hiking-
adventure/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJ7nBRD5ARIsAATMxsunfIbeBSaZCVOGbz2RmHMPC
e97kJ1QSPH9tkJQ3bm3ShZdXU15SncaAmXrEALw_wcB
Skógafoss, Svartifoss
Seljalandsfoss
Eyjafjallajökull -- 2010 Eruption
https://www.sixt.is/travelling-in-iceland/the-icelandic-volcano-guide/
https://adventures.is/iceland/attractions/eyjafjallajokull/

******* UNABLE TO VISIT ***********


----------- North Iceland ----------------
Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Húsavík, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Skagafjörður, Borgarnes,
Skútustaðagígar, Grjótagjá, Krafla, Egilsstaðir, Siglufjörður, Blönduós, Hofsós,
Hallormsstaðaskógur

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