Je vous remercie d'avance :)
Découverte du sud de l'Islande fin août
by Julie0027
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour vous tous :)
Pour cet été et plus précisément pour la fin du mois d'aout, mon frère et moi voulons partir en Islande pour 10 jours. Nous avons envie de dépaysement total et l'Islande peut répondre à nos attentes du moment ! Faire le tour de l'île nous semble peu réalisable donc on se focalise surtout sur le sud de l'île. Nous avons déjà quelques sites touristiques en tête mais ce qui nous pose problème c'est plus les moyens de transport et d'hébergement (et du coup le budget)
Au début nous voulions louer une voiture pour voyager à notre guise et dormir en auberge de jeunesse ou autres, (mais la location de voiture n'est pas donnée ni les auberges ...), ou se déplacer en car (je suis moins chaude pour ce genre de transport car on est un peu tributaire des horaires de passage et s’arrêter lorsque un paysage nous plait c'est tout de suite moins évident, mais il reste le moins cher...). Puis nous sommes tombés sur un site qui propose de louer des voitures, style Renault Kangoo, équipées de lit et de petits rangements. Quelqu'un a déjà essayé ce genre de transport en Islande? Avec mon frère cette idée nous parait bonne car elle regroupe logement et transport, puis de bons souvenir en road trip, mais le prix n'est pas donné (1100 euros pour une semaine environ sans compter l'essence). J'ai l'impression que notre voyage va nous couter extrêmement cher alors que je pense qu'on peut s'en sortir pour beaucoup moins que ça...
Je vous remercie d'avance :)
Je vous remercie d'avance :)
Bonsoir, il vous reste le stop et le camping(équipements adaptés souvent cher). Cela marche plutôt bien mais demande peut être un peu plus de temps, pour faire tout ce que vous souhaitez.
Nous avons rencontré un couple qui faisait le tour en kangoo, ils étaient ravis! Vous êtes un peu plus protégés côté intempéries que à pied.
Vous prenez vos billets d'avions avec quelle compagnie ? Nous deux fois avec wow air très contents ! Même si c'est mieu de s'y prendre le plus tôt possible ou des fois d'autres compagnies en faisant une halte en Angleterre.
Bon courage pour votre préparation.
Mon frère est moins chaud pour le camping et le stop^^
Pour l'instant nous n'avons pas réservé nos billets car nos vacances ne sont pas validées par nos patrons, donc on attend patiemment en voyant que les prix commencent à augmenter...mais on a vue des A/R Paris-Reykjavik pour moins de 200 euros ! Je retiens votre compagnie :)
J'ai vu pas mal de commentaires positifs sur ce moyen de transports effectivement
Le budget me fait un peu peur, quand on calcule de manière large on atteins les 1000 euros assez facilement...(après je n'ai jamais voyagé pour ma part et l'organisation d'un voyage ce n'est pas non plus mon point fort^^). 1000 euros par personne, pour 10 jours en Islande, est ce aberrant ?
Merci d 'avoir répondu en tout cas
Merci d 'avoir répondu en tout cas
1000€ par personne pour 10 jours ne me parait pas cher pour le pays non ! Je suis en train de me renseigner aussi justement.
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Bonjour, les billets sont moins chers fin aoùt voir début septembre.Si vous n'avez pas de contrainte scolaire partez au mois de septembre. Regardez sur les sites de location de kangoocamper si ça se trouve les prix baissent début septembre (supposition).
Pour limiter votre budget il est clair que vous n'irez pas souvent au restaurant. Peu de touriste vienne en Islande pour sa gastronomie énormément cher. Même si leurs soupes sont bonnes et leurs moutons.Nous les deux fois ou nous sommes partis c'était régime sandwichs, pates. On s'est autorisés plusieurs fois de la viande l'année dernière, avec des barbecues jetables en alu (nous étions en camping car).Pour vous je pense que s'y vous tardez à fixer vos dates il est mieu de partir avec votre "maison" sur le dos car les guesthouses se réservent à l'avance.
N'oubliez pas côté fringues, soyez un minimum équipés (chaussures rando, vestes imperméables, pantalon imper.sac couchage..)C'est peut être à rajouter dans votre budget )
Pour l'essence c'est à peu près pareil que chez nous.
L'option du Kangoo/camper me paraît la plus sage, si le camping sous tente ne vous intéresse pas. Les hébergements en dur sont chers en Islande, de même que les bus, et vous n'y gagnerez pas grand chose à deux au final. Sans compter l'immense avantage de ne rien avoir à réserver et de pouvoir adapter votre programme à votre guise.
Par contre, vous ne pourrez pas faire le Laki (il y a une excursion d'un jour en bus depuis Kirkju, tout-à-fait recommandable mais assez chère) ou vous rendre à Landmannalaugar par vos propres moyens.
Manifestement, vous ne comptez pas faire de trek?
Par contre, vous ne pourrez pas faire le Laki (il y a une excursion d'un jour en bus depuis Kirkju, tout-à-fait recommandable mais assez chère) ou vous rendre à Landmannalaugar par vos propres moyens.
Manifestement, vous ne comptez pas faire de trek?
l'année dernière nous avons inclus une excursion au landmannalaugar et une au laki en bus. Même si c'était qu'une journée on étaient super contents de le faire. Après si on a un budget limité il y de quoi faire tout de même. La première année nous avions fait le tour(route 1, avec des pistes autorisées) en 10 jours voiture citadine et guesthouses. Mais on gagne beaucoup de temps en le faisant en camper ou kangoo ou camping car. On roule beaucoup aussi mais c'est tellement beau !
Pour l'excursion au Landmannalaugar et une au Laki en bus en une journée, comment cela se passe exactement, vous partez d'où et vous arrivez où ? J'avais trouvé un site qui en parlé mais impossible de remettre la main dessus...Je pense que c'est une bonne solution avec tout ce que l'on veut faire à côté, les 10 jours vont passés à une vitesse phénoménale mais je sens que ça va être génial !
Pour voire les prix du bus , pour le landmannalaugar il faut regarder à partir de leirubakki, il y a un camping ou vous pourrez camper la veille, si vous êtes en kangoocamper. Il y a un départ du camping vers 10h00 et du landmannalaugar pour rentrer le depart est à 18h00.(ça vous laisse le temps d'une petite rando et d'une baignade).
Les compagnies c'est trex.is ou nat.is et reykjavik excursion.is.
Et pour le laki le départ est à Kirkjubaejarklaustur à 9h00.le trajet est long pour arriver au lakagigar, Pour voire quelque chose il vaut mieu qu'il fasse beau pour avoir une vue dégagée sur les cratères.
De toute façon, louer un 4x4 est hors de prix en Islande. Du coup, combiner Kangoo 2x4 + bus 4x4 (pour le Laki et Landmannalaugar, deux superbes destinations) semble effectivement la meilleure solution.
Personnellement, je voyage généralement en bus dans le pays, mais je suis seul et passe une grande partie de mon temps à trekker. La location d'une voiture ne se justifie donc pas.
Personnellement, je voyage généralement en bus dans le pays, mais je suis seul et passe une grande partie de mon temps à trekker. La location d'une voiture ne se justifie donc pas.
Bonjour,
me revoilà après quelques mois d'absence...Notre projet est toujours d'actualité, d'ailleurs tout est réservé (avion +kukucamper).
J'aurai maintenant des petites questions niveau vestimentaire(les vêtements indispensables). Le temps est instable apparemment. Après avoir lu plusieurs choses sur le sujet voilà ce que je pensais prendre: un pantalon de rando ( à decath j'en ai vu mais ils sont en toile très légère, donc prévoir un collant dessous ou un jogging ?!), prévoir aussi un pantalon de pluie à mettre par dessus le pantalon de rando, des gants, un bonnet, une écharpe, des sous pull, des polaires, k-way, chaussures de rando. Est ce que j'oublie des choses ?
Concernant notre parcours, nous ne l'avons pas encore établie définitivement. Je reviendrais vers vous pour avoir des avis une fois le trajet programmé, j'ai encore beaucoup de chose à lire dessus^^
Concernant notre parcours, nous ne l'avons pas encore établie définitivement. Je reviendrais vers vous pour avoir des avis une fois le trajet programmé, j'ai encore beaucoup de chose à lire dessus^^
La liste me semble complète, niveau habillement. Normalement, un pantalon de rando en toile légère suffit (en tout cas, me suffit). Il y a toujours la possibilité d'ajouter le pantalon de pluie comme coupe-vent. Si tu es vraiment frileuse, un sous-vêtement thermique (respirant, si possible) pourrait tout de même s'avérer utile.
Pense aussi à la housse imperméable pour le sac à dos. Il en existe de toutes tailles.
Pense aussi à la housse imperméable pour le sac à dos. Il en existe de toutes tailles.
Merci pour ta réponse :) et dsl pour ma réponse tardive...
Nous commençons à y voir plus clair avec mon frère concernant notre parcours, tout n'est pas bouclé et définitif. J'aimerai avoir vos avis et conseils sur cette première ébauche :
Jour 1 le 23 aout -Départ Toulouse le 23 août arrivée à Keflavik à 23h55 -nuit à Reykjavik
Jour 2 Lundi 24 prise de la voiture avant 12h (si possible) départ pour le parc de Snaefellness sur le chemin :Glymur, Hraunfossar, ...
Jour 3 Mardi 25 le cercle d'or (Gullfoss, Geysir et Thingvellir), descente vers Hella, sur le chemin une source chaude (Hrunalaug) proche de la ville de Fludir
Jour 4 Mercredi 26 journée Landmannalaugar, peut etre y passer la nuit Départ de Hella ou bien de Leirubakki
Jour 5 Jeudi 27 Direction le sud : - chutes de Seljalandsfoss et Skógafoss, - plages de sable noir, - falaises de Dyrhólaey -se baigner à Seljavallalaug(avant Vik)
Jour 6 Vendredi 28 direction Jokulsarlon en passant par le canyon de Fjadrargljufur et Skaftafell
Nous devons rendre notre voiture le 31 vers 16h il me semble. Je pensais faire une journée au Laki entre le jour 5 et le jour 6 au départ de Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Sur le retour faire un passage sur les iles Vestmann
Vous en pensez quoi ?
Nous commençons à y voir plus clair avec mon frère concernant notre parcours, tout n'est pas bouclé et définitif. J'aimerai avoir vos avis et conseils sur cette première ébauche :
Jour 1 le 23 aout -Départ Toulouse le 23 août arrivée à Keflavik à 23h55 -nuit à Reykjavik
Jour 2 Lundi 24 prise de la voiture avant 12h (si possible) départ pour le parc de Snaefellness sur le chemin :Glymur, Hraunfossar, ...
Jour 3 Mardi 25 le cercle d'or (Gullfoss, Geysir et Thingvellir), descente vers Hella, sur le chemin une source chaude (Hrunalaug) proche de la ville de Fludir
Jour 4 Mercredi 26 journée Landmannalaugar, peut etre y passer la nuit Départ de Hella ou bien de Leirubakki
Jour 5 Jeudi 27 Direction le sud : - chutes de Seljalandsfoss et Skógafoss, - plages de sable noir, - falaises de Dyrhólaey -se baigner à Seljavallalaug(avant Vik)
Jour 6 Vendredi 28 direction Jokulsarlon en passant par le canyon de Fjadrargljufur et Skaftafell
Nous devons rendre notre voiture le 31 vers 16h il me semble. Je pensais faire une journée au Laki entre le jour 5 et le jour 6 au départ de Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Sur le retour faire un passage sur les iles Vestmann
Vous en pensez quoi ?
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Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
Hello,
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
Hi there,
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks