Things To Do

Natural Hot Pools

There are numerous geothermal pools throughout the country due to the volcanos that lie beneath the island. Check out Laugafell, Hveravellir, Landmannalauger & Askja for options.

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

Hiking with arctic foxes in the park

Museum bus & Reykavjik tourist card

Public busses in Reykjavik are reported to be very easy & you may not need a rental car while in the city. There is also a swimming pool entry card available, along with a museum & a bus card.

Whale, seal & dolphin watching tours are available seasonally depending on water warmth

Hotel transfers

If you plan to stay in Reykjavik or Keflavik area for a few days, many hotels offer airport transfers

Skálholtsdómkirkja - Skálholt Cathedral

Stained glass & mosaic work from female artists in 1963 & sarcophagus from bishop of 1211 in crypt museum

Háifoss

2nd highest waterfall in Iceland

Geysir

Strokkur has short regular eruptions Great Geysir can last 30 mins Gulfoss Falls is 5 miles past Geysir Bruarhiö-A Tours does guided river rafting over grade 2 rapids (tame rapids)

Ring Road

Route 1 circles the entire island. 875 miles long, paved with little traffic

Bláfjöll

Supposed to be the best ski area in the country

Hveragerði

“Greenhouse village” Eden for tourists Steam from the ground everywhere due to geothermal field below

Stokkseyri

Haven for seals with kayaking tours

Leirubakki

Horse riding center

Hekla

Iceland’s largest volcano. Full day hike

Reykjavik to Vik area

Njals Saga museum & Keldur turf farm which houses the oldest turf building from the 12th century. Hlioarendi—evening sunlight on waterfalls & mossy cliffs are a must see Seljalandsfoss—waterfall with hollow back (bring a raincoat) Gigjökull—major outlet glacier of the Eyjafjallajökull ice cap Dyrhólaey—bird sanctuary for puffins Reynishverfi—black volcanic sand beach with basalt columns & caves Porsmörk—hiking at its best

Vik to Hofn area

Need to spend a few days in the area. The wedding ceremony will be in this area at Jokullsarlon. Guidebooks recommend a base in Kirkjubaejarklauster, Skaftafell or Hofn. There are glaciers, ice caps, black sands, lavas from Laki & iceberg lagoon (site of the wedding).