Your feedback on my Iceland itinerary this summer
Hello Community!
I’ll be in Iceland from June 26 to July 14 (19 days). The trip is split into two parts: Day 1 to Day 13 as a 4x4 road trip / Day 14 to Day 19 as the Laugavegur Trek. We’ll be in a 4x4 like a Jimny with a roof tent, and for the trek, we’ll be self-sufficient (tent, sleeping mat, etc.).
I’ve tried to put together a summary below. Even though I’ve already used the forum a lot to build this itinerary, I’d love to hear your thoughts: any improvements? additions? priorities? recommended campgrounds?
Thanks in advance for sharing! :)
Looking forward to reading your replies!
Best, Clément
Day 1 (06/26) – Arrival in Reykjavik
Visit Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, pick up vehicle
Day 2 (06/27) – Reykjavik → Gullfoss (~2h)
Hike Mount Esja, Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss
Day 3 (06/28) – Gullfoss → Vik (~3h30)
Hike Reykjadalur, Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss waterfalls
Day 4 (06/29) – Vik → Skaftafell / Vatnajökull (~3h)
Fjaðrárgljúfur, hike Svartifoss & Kristinartindar
Day 5 (06/30) – Vatnajökull → Höfn (~2h)
Jökulsárlón, glacier hike (with guide)
Day 6 (07/01) – Höfn → Egilsstaðir (~4h30)
Stokksnes, hike Hengifoss
Day 7 (07/02) – Egilsstaðir → Myvatn (~3h)
Myvatn Nature Baths, Hverfjall, Grjótagjá caves
Day 8 (07/03) – Myvatn → Húsavík (~1h30)
Hike Dettifoss & Selfoss, whale watching
Day 9 (07/04) – Húsavík → Akureyri (~1h30)
Visit Akureyri, hike Súlur
Day 10 (07/05) – Akureyri → Snæfellsnes (~4h30)
Hvítserkur, hike Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day 11 (07/06) – Snæfellsnes → Borgarnes (~2h)
Snæfellsjökull, Kirkjufell, beaches
Day 12 (07/07) – Borgarnes → Kerlingarfjöll (~3h)
Route to the Highlands, hike colorful mountains
Day 13 (07/08) – Kerlingarfjöll → Landmannalaugar (~3h)
Route via Hveravellir, overnight in Landmannalaugar
Day 14 (07/09) – Laugavegur Trek: Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker (~4-5h hike)
Day 15 (07/10) – Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn (~6-7h hike)
Day 16 (07/11) – Álftavatn → Emstrur (~6-7h hike)
Day 17 (07/12) – Emstrur → Þórsmörk → Reykjavik (~6h hike + return); end of trek
Day 18 (07/13) – Reykjavik / Landmannalaugar (return) Free hikes: Bláhnúkur, Skalli
Day 19 (07/14) – Departure from Iceland
I’ll be in Iceland from June 26 to July 14 (19 days). The trip is split into two parts: Day 1 to Day 13 as a 4x4 road trip / Day 14 to Day 19 as the Laugavegur Trek. We’ll be in a 4x4 like a Jimny with a roof tent, and for the trek, we’ll be self-sufficient (tent, sleeping mat, etc.).
I’ve tried to put together a summary below. Even though I’ve already used the forum a lot to build this itinerary, I’d love to hear your thoughts: any improvements? additions? priorities? recommended campgrounds?
Thanks in advance for sharing! :)
Looking forward to reading your replies!
Best, Clément
Day 1 (06/26) – Arrival in Reykjavik
Visit Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, pick up vehicle
Day 2 (06/27) – Reykjavik → Gullfoss (~2h)
Hike Mount Esja, Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss
Day 3 (06/28) – Gullfoss → Vik (~3h30)
Hike Reykjadalur, Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss waterfalls
Day 4 (06/29) – Vik → Skaftafell / Vatnajökull (~3h)
Fjaðrárgljúfur, hike Svartifoss & Kristinartindar
Day 5 (06/30) – Vatnajökull → Höfn (~2h)
Jökulsárlón, glacier hike (with guide)
Day 6 (07/01) – Höfn → Egilsstaðir (~4h30)
Stokksnes, hike Hengifoss
Day 7 (07/02) – Egilsstaðir → Myvatn (~3h)
Myvatn Nature Baths, Hverfjall, Grjótagjá caves
Day 8 (07/03) – Myvatn → Húsavík (~1h30)
Hike Dettifoss & Selfoss, whale watching
Day 9 (07/04) – Húsavík → Akureyri (~1h30)
Visit Akureyri, hike Súlur
Day 10 (07/05) – Akureyri → Snæfellsnes (~4h30)
Hvítserkur, hike Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day 11 (07/06) – Snæfellsnes → Borgarnes (~2h)
Snæfellsjökull, Kirkjufell, beaches
Day 12 (07/07) – Borgarnes → Kerlingarfjöll (~3h)
Route to the Highlands, hike colorful mountains
Day 13 (07/08) – Kerlingarfjöll → Landmannalaugar (~3h)
Route via Hveravellir, overnight in Landmannalaugar
Day 14 (07/09) – Laugavegur Trek: Landmannalaugar → Hrafntinnusker (~4-5h hike)
Day 15 (07/10) – Hrafntinnusker → Álftavatn (~6-7h hike)
Day 16 (07/11) – Álftavatn → Emstrur (~6-7h hike)
Day 17 (07/12) – Emstrur → Þórsmörk → Reykjavik (~6h hike + return); end of trek
Day 18 (07/13) – Reykjavik / Landmannalaugar (return) Free hikes: Bláhnúkur, Skalli
Day 19 (07/14) – Departure from Iceland