National Geographic did not deceive me, ice and fire are intertwined into a song here.
Iceland, known as the "Land of Ice and Fire", is famous for its unique natural landscape and extreme weather. It is a dream travel destination for many explorers and nature lovers.
❗️❗️❗️Today I would like to recommend a 10-day self-driving tour around Iceland. This is the most classic way to travel in Iceland, along Iceland's Ring Road No. 1. On this tour, you can see various natural wonders such as waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs, black sand beaches and icy lakes.
🎈🎈🎈Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik
Main attractions:
✔️Halgrímskirkja Cathedral: A landmark building in Reykjavik, you can overlook the whole city from the top.
✔️Sun Voyager Statue: An artistic sculpture by the sea, symbolizing exploration and discovery.
✔️Reykjavik Old Harbor: There are many restaurants and cafes, where you can choose to enjoy Icelandic seafood dinner in the evening.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: Explore Iceland’s museums and art exhibitions in the city center, and relax in a hot spring at night, such as the ✔️Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, a famous geothermal hot spring resort.
🎈🎈🎈Day 2: Golden Circle Tour
Main attractions:
✔️Thingvellir National Park: Located at the junction of the Eurasian Plate and the American Plate, it is the birthplace of the Icelandic Parliament in history.
✔️Geysir: One of Iceland's famous geysers, it can erupt at regular intervals.
✔️Golden Falls: One of the most magnificent waterfalls in Iceland, it is majestic and magnificent.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: The attractions in the Golden Circle are relatively close, making them suitable for a day trip.
🎈🎈🎈Day 3: Exploring the South Coast
Main attractions:
✔️Seljalandsfoss: You can walk behind the waterfall and feel the amazing experience of water cascading down from your head.
✔️Skogafoss: One of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls, the spectacular water curtain is perfect for photography.
✔️Sólheimajür: You can take part in glacier hiking.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: The trails around the waterfall are suitable for hiking and are suitable for outdoor sports enthusiasts.
🎈🎈🎈Day 4: Vik Town and Black Sand Beach
Main attractions:
✔️Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: a world-famous black sand beach, with a coastline formed by volcanic rubble, and spectacular basalt columns and waves are highlights.
✔️Cape Dyrholaey: Overlooking the Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, you can also see puffins in winter.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: The waves here are very strong and not suitable for swimming, but bird watching and photography are possible.
🎈🎈🎈Day 5: Glacier Lake and Diamond Beach
Main attractions:
✔️Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: A lake formed by glacial meltwater, with huge ice blocks floating on it, very shocking.
✔️Diamond Beach: Ice blocks from the glacial lake are washed onto the beach, sparkling in the sun, as charming as diamonds.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: You can choose to take a boat tour of the glacial lake and observe ice and seals up close.
🎈🎈🎈Day 6: Eastfjords
Main attractions:
✔️Hofn: The main city in the Eastfjords region, famous for its lobsters.
✔️East Fjords: The mountains here are towering, suitable for road trips and sightseeing photography.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: Explore the small villages in the East Fjords and enjoy the peaceful bay scenery.
🎈🎈🎈Day 7: Lake Myvatn and volcanic landforms
Main attractions:
✔️Lake Myvatn: There are abundant volcanic activity relics around the lake, including lava landforms and geothermal areas.
✔️Namaferra Geothermal Area: An active geothermal area with a magical smell of steam and sulfur.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: Relax in the ✔️ natural hot springs of Lake Myvatn and admire the unique landforms around.
🎈🎈🎈Day 8: Akureyri and Whale Watching
Main attractions:
✔️Akureyri: Iceland's second largest city, with a beautiful harbor and unique Nordic style.
✔️Husavik: Known as the "Whale Capital", you can take part in whale watching tours.
👍👍👍Recommended activities: Take part in whale watching in Husavik. Summer is the best season with a chance to see blue whales and humpback whales.
🎈🎈🎈Day 9: Natural scenery in the west
Main attractions:
✔️Snaefellsnes Peninsula: The Snæfellsnes volcano here is known as the most mysterious place in Iceland, with picturesque scenery.
✔️Kirkjufell: One of Iceland’s most famous mountains, it appeared in Game of Thrones.
👍👍👍Suggested activities: There are many hiking routes on the peninsula with beautiful scenery, suitable for nature lovers.
🎈🎈🎈Day 10: Return to Reykjavik and Relax
👍👍👍Activity suggestions: If you still have time at the end of your trip, you can choose to go shopping in Reykjavik, visit museums, or return to the Blue Lagoon to relax and end your Iceland tour.
❣️❣️❣️Accommodation recommendations
It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the peak tourist season (June to August) or during the winter viewing period for the aurora.
🔆🔆🔆Reykjavik: Center Hotels, Canopy by Hilton
🔆🔆🔆🔆South Coast: Hotel Skogafoss (near the waterfall), Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon (near the glacial lake)
🔆🔆🔆Lake Myvatn area: Hotel Laxá, Vogafjós Guesthouse
🔆🔆🔆Akureyri: Hotel Akureyri, Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
❗️❗️❗️Tips for traveling in Iceland❗️❗️❗️
⭕The weather in Iceland changes rapidly. Please prepare warm, windproof and waterproof clothing before departure.
⭕ Be careful when driving in winter. The icy and snowy roads are slippery. It is recommended to rent a four-wheel drive vehicle and pay attention to real-time road conditions and weather forecasts.
⭕ Prices in Iceland are relatively high, so it is recommended that you plan your budget reasonably and book accommodation and car rental in advance.
⭕Watching the aurora in winter requires patience and good luck. It is recommended to avoid light-polluted areas and use the Aurora Forecast App. In summer, you can experience midnight sun.
⭕Iceland’s natural environment is fragile. It is recommended not to step on the tundra or litter when traveling.