{"id":2998,"date":"2020-10-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/camperstories\/the-autumn-travel-guide-to-iceland\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T06:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:42:11","slug":"the-autumn-travel-guide-to-iceland","status":"publish","type":"camperstories","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/da\/camperstories\/the-autumn-travel-guide-to-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Autumn Travel Guide to Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">\u00a0<em>The best Dos and Don\u2019ts for an unforgettable road trip in the Land of Ice and Fire<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>I<\/strong>celand is the country for roadtrips: beautiful uncontamined nature, jaw-dropping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/waterfalls-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waterfalls<\/a>, heroic sagas, breathtaking volcanoes, dancing northern lights and relaxing hot springs, all in driving distance. If you\u2019re itching for an experience you\u2019ll never forget, Iceland is the place to be.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>W<\/strong>hen my boyfriend and I found tickets that summed up to only \u20ac200 to go to Switzerland, Iceland and back home, we couldn\u2019t believe it \u2013 a dream was about to come true! What we didn\u2019t know was that it was going to be the toughest and most challenging adventure ever, not exactly what most people call a \u201cvacation\u201d.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Planning your trip<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he most important factor that you should check before starting your trip is the weather, and by that, I don\u2019t mean check if it\u2019s sunny or cloudy: it\u2019s going to depend on wind, temperature and the amount of rainfall. This because some of these could cause you serious problems driving your vehicle (as you will see further ahead in reading my unfortunate occasion). The best Icelandic website for weather forecasts is \u00a0from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/iceland-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Iceland&#8217;s Met office<\/a>. You can also use it for Aurora forecasts, checking the solar activity and the amount of clouds in your area. It also has a valid app you can download, that allows you to set notifications for strong wind or rain. The other must-check website is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.road.is\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Road.is<\/a>, vital to know the state of a road, specially in a season where everything can change from one day to another.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>N<\/strong>ot only in Autumn, in every season Icelandic weather is quite unpredictable. You might already be aware of the saying the nationals have: \u201cIf you don\u2019t like the weather, wait five minutes\u201d. Because it really does change that often! The following pictures were literally taken 10 minutes apart.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/east-of-borgarnes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Driving east of Borgarnes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/east-of-borgarnes.jpg\" alt=\"Driving east of Borgarnes\" width=\"726\" height=\"408\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fogged-in-in-iceland.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 423px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Fog in Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fogged-in-in-iceland.jpg\" alt=\"Fog in Iceland\" width=\"725\" height=\"408\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hringvegur aka the Ring road near Borgarnes<\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>H<\/strong>ere are some planning tips for before your departure:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>D<\/strong>o your research \u2013 find the places you are most interested in and, based on how long your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/4x4-campers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">camper van rental<\/a> is going to be, pick the places you simply can\u2019t give up on.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/where-to-stay-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Popular destinations in Iceland<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>P<\/strong>ick a direction (but be versatile) \u2013 have a rough idea whether you fancy going clockwise or anti-clockwise on your journey, if you are going to complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/the-ringroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Ring Road<\/a> or if you are going back.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>et a budget \u2013 choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/#vans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">campervan<\/a> wisely thinking about the season, your needs and the time of your stay, and get familiar with icelandic prices: you could be surprised about the difference compared to your country.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>D<\/strong>on\u2019t fall for tourist traps \u2013 for some tours and *cough cough* lagoons, you might end up paying more than a hundred euros, check your alternatives and value what it\u2019s really worth. (<em>E.g.: The Blue Lagoon basic offer + transfer \u20ac77; M\u00fdvatn Thermal Baths student option \u20ac17; public baths with sauna and hot tub in minor cities \u20ac3, in Reykjavik \u20ac8<\/em>).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>D<\/strong>on\u2019t buy water \u2013 I\u2019m really serious on this one! The national treasure is free, and always will be! Bring a bottle or container with you, you can ask every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/gas-stations-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gas station<\/a> on the road for a refill from the tap. Souvenir shops will try to sell you a 50cl bottle for \u20ac2 \u2013 don\u2019t get fooled.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>G<\/strong>et packed right \u2013 don\u2019t underestimate the temperature and protect your skin. You will need woolen socks, thermal clothing, a heavy jacket, and\u2026 a swimsuit, sun cream and sun glasses, all year round! Don\u2019t forget your towel.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/packlist-for-camping-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to pack for Camping in Iceland<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 1 &#8211; Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>W<\/strong>e arrived in Keflavik Airport on a foggy Tuesday morning, after already letting my emotions flow on the plane because of how happy I was to be in Iceland, we headed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rental office<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Tip: There\u2019s a free shuttle outside the airport that takes you straight to the rental office. The Rent.is office is GoIceland.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>H<\/strong>ere we met a woman who told us about our camper, explained the terms and conditions and we were off to hit the road. Our routine was supposed to head north, the first day was exciting and fortunately, the weather was \u201cgood\u201d, too. After stocking up at B\u00f3nus Supermarket in Borgarnes we were ready for an adventure.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Shopping tip: B\u00f3nus is the cheapest supermarket in Iceland. It has all you may need for your journey, since you have a cooking stove and a fridge in your van, but consider that if the weather is bad you might not be able to cook, so store some sandwich material, too. Tomatoes and cheese spread are good options.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/visiting-akranes-in-a-camper-van.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 874px; height: 492px;\" title=\"Camper trip to Akranes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/visiting-akranes-in-a-camper-van.jpg\" alt=\"Camper trip to Akranes\" width=\"883\" height=\"497\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Akranes Peninsula<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he plan was to visit L\u00f3ndrangar, a falesian coast with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/black-sand-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black sand beaches<\/a> and odd rock formations, then the Sn\u00e6fellsnes National Park and sleep in a small town in the north of the Sn\u00e6fellsnes\u00a0Peninsula, Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur (known for being close to the most famous mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell). We had installed the Ve\u00f0ur app (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.is\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiA1-SY1trRAhXGVRQKHSddDDQQFggaMAA&amp;url=https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/is\/app\/ve-ur\/id673177417?mt=8&amp;usg=AFQjCNHK5g5dDK5uOotAdzkj17PteG2uUw&amp;sig2=vF0iMKt0wy6uam7cpzFPVg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=is.stokkur.zidane.android&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a>) on our phone and a notification arrived: \u201cWinds stronger than 20 m\/s in the western part of Iceland\u201d. We just shrugged and moved on. \u00a0It was an awesome day, full of amazing sights. West Iceland is a mix of most of the spectacular views and natural elements you can find in Iceland, if you don\u2019t have much time, it\u2019s a short drive from Reykjavik and enough to satisfy your eyes and heart.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/snaefellsnes-horses.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 425px; height: 242px;\" title=\"Akranes horses\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/snaefellsnes-horses.jpg\" alt=\"Akranes horses\" width=\"718\" height=\"410\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/snaefellsnes-art.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 425px; height: 242px;\" title=\"Horses at Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/snaefellsnes-art.jpg\" alt=\"Horses at Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula\" width=\"736\" height=\"419\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/western-coast-of-iceland.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 425px; height: 242px;\" title=\"The west coast of Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/western-coast-of-iceland.jpg\" alt=\"The west coast of Iceland\" width=\"718\" height=\"410\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kirkjufell-in-snaefellsnes.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 426px; height: 240px;\" title=\"Kirkjufell mountain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kirkjufell-in-snaefellsnes.jpg\" alt=\"Kirkjufell mountain\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>W<\/strong>e found a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/campsites-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">camper parking<\/a> and went to sleep, only to be awakened by the sound of the wind: it wasn\u2019t just \u201cover\u201d 20 m\/s, there were gusts up to 35 m\/s, that means 170 km\/h! We had no idea until we turned on the free WiFi and found out it was Hurricane Nicole, a tropical storm that had arrived guess where, exactly in the Sn\u00e6fellsnes\u00a0Peninsula.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 2 &#8211; \u00deingvellir Nationnal Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he next morning we decided to drive away from the storm as soon as possible, but it turned out not to be our best idea. As we left Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, the weather became worse and the worst part was driving on a bridge looking at walls of water coming up from the ocean around us. Needless to say it was not my best day, and I had a panic attack. My boyfriend took over and drove us back, there was no way we could go forward. So after slowly shaking off the fear, we went to the information center, the cozy Emil\u2019s Caf\u00e9 was waiting for us, we took time to rest, since the evening wind was going to be even worse.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Weather tip: If you find yourself trapped in a strong storm, try to find a building to park up against making sure the wind comes from the opposite direction \u2013 don\u2019t try driving, it could save your life!<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/emils-cafe-in-grundarfjordur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 874px; height: 492px;\" title=\"Emil\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/emils-cafe-in-grundarfjordur.jpg\" alt=\"Emil\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \" width=\"1078\" height=\"606\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 3 &#8211; Camping in \u00deingvellir<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he next day, half of the day had already gone by, but that\u2019s how it goes. You can\u2019t just venture off during a dangerous storm because you don\u2019t want to waste time, and I learnt that the hard way. Safety is something to take very seriously, and if you don\u2019t feel like driving, don\u2019t just base your choice on other campers, they might not have pondered their decision wisely. That evening we reached the \u00deingvellir National Park, where the wind had dropped and we managed to cook and have a warm dinner.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Camping tip: Most of the main campsites stay open even during low season, and even if they are technically closed, the WC services and hot water usually still work, though many campsites do close the taps because the water could freeze inside the tubes. Places like \u00feingvellir, Skaftafell and major cities will have functioning services. This is also done to encourage campers to use campsites rather than park anywhere on the road. It\u2019s dangerous to be in the middle of nowhere at night, as romantic as it seems. Furthermore, parking and driving off marked roads is strictly forbidden in Iceland: the vegetation takes centuries to grow, and tyre marks can remain for around a thousand years. Every time I see that Justin Bieber video in Iceland I go \u201cHe shouldn\u2019t be doing that. Or that. That\u2019s illegal. OMG please stop.\u201d So really, please respect this beautiful country while driving.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/campsites-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Campsites in Iceland<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 4 &#8211; The Golden Circle<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>It was time to visit the most touristic part of Iceland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/the-golden-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Golden Circle<\/a>, and for a good reason \u2013 in up to a four hour drive you get to see the ancient Viking Parliament site, the canyon between the American and European tectonic plates, the waterfall that plunges between them (\u00d6xar\u00e1rfoss), a volcanic crater lake (Keri\u00f0), two geysers (Geysir, the original geyser, and Strokkur, active every 6-8 minutes) and Gullfoss, an incredible waterfall. Being October, the colours of Autumn gave these places a special atmosphere.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>\u00deingvellir tip: This area has a parking fee for visitors, but once paid you can park all aound the park the entire day. The ticket is purchasable at the visitor\u2019s centre.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/thingvellir.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"\u00deingvellir national park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/thingvellir.jpg\" alt=\"\u00deingvellir national park\" width=\"715\" height=\"402\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-walk-to-althingi-in-thingvellir.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"The walk to the parliament in \u00deingvellir national park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-walk-to-althingi-in-thingvellir.jpg\" alt=\"The walk to the parliament in \u00deingvellir national park\" width=\"715\" height=\"402\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/majestic-gullfoss-waterfall.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Gullfoss waterfall - The Golden Circle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/majestic-gullfoss-waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"Gullfoss waterfall - The Golden Circle\" width=\"728\" height=\"409\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kerid.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Keri\u00f0 crater\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kerid.jpg\" alt=\"Keri\u00f0 crater\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/strokkur-erupting-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 754px;\" title=\"Strokkur - The Golden Circle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/strokkur-erupting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Strokkur - The Golden Circle\" width=\"731\" height=\"1300\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/strokkur-erupting-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 754px;\" title=\"Strokkur - The Golden Circle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/strokkur-erupting-2.jpg\" alt=\"Strokkur - The Golden Circle\" width=\"629\" height=\"1117\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>W<\/strong>e managed to visit all this in the established time since we were trying to keep up with our schedule. By three o\u2019clock we reached the south coast and the first stop was, obviously Sk\u00f3gafoss. Our faithful Lonely Planet\u2019s cover was now right in front of us, with it\u2019s full 60 metres in height that make you feel so small. You can even hike to the top to get a wonderful view. This waterfall is within 5 minutes driving from the Ring Road, and the parking is right under the waterfall, so for those who want spectacular without too much effort this is fantastic.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-ellegant-skogafoss-waterfall.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 875px; height: 145px;\" title=\"Sk\u00f3gafoss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-ellegant-skogafoss-waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"Sk\u00f3gafoss\" width=\"1473\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Clothing tip: In Iceland, no umbrellas needed, they become useless with wind, so may as well leave it at home and bring a raincoat with you. Don\u2019t forget to wear your waterproof trousers and shoes while hiking near waterfalls \u2013 with the slightest gust of wind you can get soaked!<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>k\u00f3gafoss is within driving distance from V\u00edk in M\u00fdrdal, a southern town famous for its black beach, one of the most dangerous in the country because of the fast tide and strong waves.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reynisfjara-outside-vik-in-myrdal.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 871px; height: 168px;\" title=\"V\u00edk in M\u00fdrdal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/reynisfjara-outside-vik-in-myrdal.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00edk in M\u00fdrdal\" width=\"1472\" height=\"284\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>O<\/strong>n that evening we finally visited our first hot tub. If you are looking for something to do in the evening but you\u2019re not in a very lively town, head to the pool. It\u2019s the true centre of Icelandic social life. Open even in low season until 8pm most days, it\u2019s good for you, relaxing and against all odds very cheap compared to Icelandic prices. This is because hot water runs right beneath the surface in most of the country. Icelandic houses don\u2019t have other heating system apart from the natural hot water, so don\u2019t complain if it smells like sulphur in a lot of places! \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>A<\/strong>fter a good soak it was time to reach Skaftafell camping site.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 5 &#8211; J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>I<\/strong>t\u2019s Glacier Day! Skaftafell is a major tour departure area because it\u2019s right beneath the Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier, that occupies more than 8000 square kilometres, that means quite a lot of space for superjeep tours on ice and of course spectacular views. Note that tourists are not allowed to venture themselves on the glacier alone, only an expert guide can know where it\u2019s safe because of the ever changing ice, mostly in Autumn because of melting.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>ince we were a bit short of time, we could only choose one of the close options in Skaftafell: the waterfall, Skaftafoss, or the southern part of the glacier, both within a 45 minute walk, but in opposite directions. It\u2019s not that waterfalls get less interesting, but we craved something new and the glacier was a bit closer. The view was breathtaking, sometimes in Iceland you end up wondering if you\u2019re still on Earth or on another planet. It took some time to realize that there weren\u2019t any rocks on the beach but instead great blocks of ice.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/giada-and-her-boyfriend.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Giada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/giada-and-her-boyfriend.jpg\" alt=\"Giada\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/south-end-of-svinafellsjokull.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Sv\u00ednafellsj\u00f6kull\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/south-end-of-svinafellsjokull.jpg\" alt=\"Sv\u00ednafellsj\u00f6kull\" width=\"658\" height=\"370\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>o remain in theme, we then moved on to J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Bay, where the icebergs leave the country and float off into the Norwegian Sea.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he most spectacular thing about glacier bays is they are never the same, the ice is constantly morphing and each block is different depending on how it was formed. This was one of my favourite days, but I assure you it would have been better if I had remembered to wear the waterproof trousers.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ice-floating-in-jokulsarlon-glacial-lake.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 318px;\" title=\"J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rlon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ice-floating-in-jokulsarlon-glacial-lake.jpg\" alt=\"J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rlon\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/icebergs-floating-in-jokulsarlon-glacier-lake.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 318px;\" title=\"The glacier lake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/icebergs-floating-in-jokulsarlon-glacier-lake.jpg\" alt=\"The glacier lake\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>N<\/strong>ow we wanted to drive the oriental fjords during daylight because of the spectacular views. Some points of it reminded me of Positano, a place near where I live in Italy. Just, well \u2013 colder. The falesian coast plunges down towards the roaring waves while there are thousands of birds around.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Birdwatching tip: If you want to get the most out of nature but also want a chance of seeing the northern lights, October is a little too late because migration season has already finished. So it would be best travelling during late september or during spring because of nesting season. Spring is said to be wonderful, but you have to be cautious if the ice hasn\u2019t melted yet or you could have some route complications due to closed roads. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.road.is\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.road.is<\/a> has you covered on road information.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>W<\/strong>e reached Egilssta\u00f0ir and decided to stay for the night. The campsite was very efficient. This one too stays open during winter, so if you wish to stay you may leave your fee in the letterbox. They have a small common room where it\u2019s nice to sit and maybe charge batteries or do laundry, even just to get out of the car without freezing outside.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 6 &#8211; East Iceland<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>I<\/strong> had been waiting to go to Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur ever since I had seen the pictures in my Lonely Planet guide, such a colourful picturesque town surrounded by waterfalls on a beautiful fjord. It didn\u2019t disappoint me at all, the only problem was that we ended up there on a Sunday\u2026 so what we found felt like a just-abandoned ghost town (I only saw one person there in three hours of walking around!), no shops open, no-one walking their dog, just peace and silence.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>ey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is a great taste of the fjords for if you\u2019re in a hurry, it\u2019s a half-hour drive from the main road near Egilssta\u00f0ir. It has some charming history about sunken ships and fires, but the best are the unique Norwegian houses. You only need a couple of hours to see Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, but it\u2019s a very pretty place to relax and just stroll.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-road-to-seydisfjordur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 337px; height: 195px;\" title=\"Driving to Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-road-to-seydisfjordur.jpg\" alt=\"Driving to Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" width=\"635\" height=\"368\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/streets-in-seydisfjordur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 116px; height: 193px;\" title=\"The streets in Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/streets-in-seydisfjordur.jpg\" alt=\"The streets in Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" width=\"214\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/seydisfjordur-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 338px; height: 195px;\" title=\"Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/seydisfjordur-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" width=\"632\" height=\"365\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he next stops were Dettifoss and Selfoss, because I\u2019m all about those waterfalls. No two are the same and each has it\u2019s own charm. Here is the waterfall with the largest fall and it\u2019s nearby brother with some cool rock formations. These too are a small drive away from the main road and take around a 10 minute walk from the parking area.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/incredible-dettifoss.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Dettifoss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/incredible-dettifoss.jpg\" alt=\"Dettifoss\" width=\"694\" height=\"390\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dettifoss-europes-biggest-waterfall-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Dettifoss waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dettifoss-europes-biggest-waterfall-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dettifoss waterfall\" width=\"694\" height=\"391\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he north offers great thermal options too, as mentioned in the planning trips. M\u00fdvatn! The lake is full of interesting natural phenomenons, such as cemeteries of lava columns, boiling ponds and of course is another great spot for birdwatching. Usually pools and spas stay open quite late, generally 10PM in summer and 8PM in winter, so it\u2019s a good option to leave them until last, especially since most attrations and shops close around 5PM and there isn\u2019t much to do during the evening outside the biggest cities. So M\u00fdvatn baths was our last stop for the day. Floating in hot water outside in the cold, looking up at the stars is one of the best sensations in the world. Since the lights are quite dim around the pool, when it\u2019s not cloudy you feel as if you were falling into the galaxy the stars are so bright. We stayed as long as we could, and while heading back to our van a staff member told us it was an excellent idea driving now because the Aurora Borealis was starting to appear. Unfortunately I don\u2019t have any good pictures of that since I took all my pictures with my phone, but here are some good tips on how to make the most of this particular experience.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Aurora tips: Check <a href=\"http:\/\/en.vedur.is\/weather\/forecasts\/aurora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.vedur.is<\/a> for the aurora forecasts not only relying on the intensity of solar activity but mostly the clouds: if you\u2019re in a cloudy area there will be no chance of seeing anything. Drive carefully and don\u2019t get distracted, if you want to look at the sky park your car in a safe area (please don\u2019t stop in the middle of the road!) and sign your presence there with a light or something that reflects. For photography: if you want a really good pic with a camera, take a tripod and use a remote switch, so you get less chance of vibration by not touching the camera. Batteries work better when warm, so keep spares close to your skin.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>hat night we stopped in an open space for an hour or so to watch the lights dance in the sky, and then moved on to Akureyri, second biggest city in Iceland.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Day 7 &#8211; Akureyri<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>o be able to respect our deadline we did a quick walk through Akureyri before heading back to Reykjavik. Akureyri is a wonderful place, more a town where I\u2019d live rather than just travel. The most famous attraction is the cathedral, twin to Reykjavik\u2019s since they are both projects of Gu\u00f0j\u00f3n Sam\u00faelsson. We arrived during mass so unfortunately we weren\u2019t allowed inside.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>City visiting tips: Although you\u2019d think, since Iceland doesn\u2019t have many space problems, parking will be easy, but remember that city centres have fees depending on the area. Once you find a good spot for parking, both Reykjavik and Akureyri are wonderful to just stroll around, since most of the attractions are close you won\u2019t even need public transport.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>A<\/strong>nother interesting place to visit is the Botanical Garden \u2013 Akureyri\u2019s is the most northern garden in the world, containing as many species of plants possible for that climate. Lately it\u2019s been a little abandoned, or maybe it was the arrival of winter, but it\u2019s worth a walkthrough. Plus, who said Iceland is always grey and miserable? This was the best weather we had all holiday, after missing the sun for a while, Iceland showed us it\u2019s potential \u2013 I think I\u2019m going back during the summer!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/akureyri-church.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"The main church in Akureyri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/akureyri-church.jpg\" alt=\"The main church in Akureyri\" width=\"729\" height=\"410\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/botanical-garden-in-akureyri.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"The botanical garden in Akureyri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/botanical-garden-in-akureyri.jpg\" alt=\"The botanical garden in Akureyri\" width=\"729\" height=\"410\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/junior-college-in-akureyri.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Schools in Akureyri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/junior-college-in-akureyri.jpg\" alt=\"Schools in Akureyri\" width=\"729\" height=\"410\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-south-end-of-eyjafjordur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"The fjord Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in North Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-south-end-of-eyjafjordur.jpg\" alt=\"The fjord Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in North Iceland\" width=\"727\" height=\"409\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he rest of the day was spent driving if not for lunch and breaks for leg resting.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Driving tips: Yeah yeah, you\u2019ve heard it all before, but be sure that you are concentrated and awake while driving, take turns at least every three hours if you\u2019re on a long run and stop at picnic areas every now and then. I mean, the view is always guaranteed to be great, so why not anyway?<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>R<\/strong>eykjavik has a very good camping area right next to the main city pool: the cost is reasonable, it\u2019s central enough and you get loads of extras that make you feel, well, a little more human after living out of a campervan for seven days: a large common area with wifi and plugs near the tables, a huge kitchen area (where loads of people leave leftovers (so if you need some noodles or pasta check the food baskets before buying), \u00a0and of course clean toilets, showers, and washing machines. We watched the aurora from our van\u2019s windows before falling asleep during our last night of rental.<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #2b91cc;\">Days 8 &amp; 9 &#8211; Reykjav\u00edk &amp; The Blue Lagoon<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><strong>I<\/strong> felt quite sad giving the car back, it felt like I was saying goodbye to my new little home. We had another few days left in Reykjavik and every time we saw \u201cour\u201d car we pointed it out. The experience in cities is different, first of all because you have quite a lot more buildings and people around, sightseeing is mainly for museums and monuments rather than volcanoes and waterfalls. This city is wonderful. We followed a free walking tour on the first day and our guide told us so much about Icelandic history I just couldn\u2019t get enough.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>I<\/strong> have become quite obsessed with runes and Vikings and nordic sagas since then. It was also an occasion to try Icelandic cuisine (other than supermarket yogurt). We chose to visit the Saga Museum, the Penis Museum (for science purposes, obviously), the thermal pools, the famous church Hallgrimskirkja, the Harpa Concert Hall, Perlan, the Sun Voyager and the most important place of all\u2026 Baejarins Beztu. I can\u2019t even say I\u2019m joking, the best thing in Reykjavik were the hot dogs, and any local will tell you the same.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-tower-of-hallgrimskirkja.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Hallgr\u00edmskirkja in Reykjavik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-tower-of-hallgrimskirkja.jpg\" alt=\"Hallgr\u00edmskirkja in Reykjavik\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/harpa-music-and-conference-center-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Harpa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/harpa-music-and-conference-center-1.jpg\" alt=\"Harpa\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/in-a-camper-van-in-reykjavik.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Camper van hire in Reykjavik city\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/in-a-camper-van-in-reykjavik.jpg\" alt=\"Camper van hire in Reykjavik city\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-phallus-museum-in-reykjavik.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"The phallus museum in Reykjavik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-phallus-museum-in-reykjavik.jpg\" alt=\"The phallus museum in Reykjavik\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-saga-museum-in-reykjavik.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"The Viking museum in Reykjavik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-saga-museum-in-reykjavik.jpg\" alt=\"The Viking museum in Reykjavik\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/perlan.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 239px;\" title=\"Perlan in Reykjavik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/perlan.jpg\" alt=\"Perlan in Reykjavik\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/solfar-the-sun-voyager.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 423px; height: 238px;\" title=\"The Sun Voyager in Reykjavik - S\u00f3lfar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/solfar-the-sun-voyager.jpg\" alt=\"The Sun Voyager in Reykjavik - S\u00f3lfar\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/baejarins-beztu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 423px; height: 237px;\" title=\"The famous hot dog in Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/baejarins-beztu.jpg\" alt=\"The famous hot dog in Iceland\" width=\"724\" height=\"407\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>peaking of locals, Iceland is a cold country with warm people. It feels surreal the way everyone is kind, nobody steals, there is no violence or poverty. Police don\u2019t carry guns, they save cats from trees and take selfies with them. The Prime Minister says hello to locals in front of the Parliament which doesn\u2019t have guards. I could go on and on about how much I\u2019ve fallen in love with this wonderful country (my friends hate me for always talking about it, by the way)\u2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>T<\/strong>he last day we had a dip at Blue Lagoon before heading to the airport, but the weather wasn\u2019t in our favor anymore.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/blue-lagoon-fog-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 424px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Fog at the Blue Lagoon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/blue-lagoon-fog-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fog at the Blue Lagoon\" width=\"731\" height=\"411\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/water-runoff-from-the-blue-lagoon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"width: 423px; height: 238px;\" title=\"Thermal water runoff from the Blue Lagoon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/water-runoff-from-the-blue-lagoon.jpg\" alt=\"Thermal water runoff from the Blue Lagoon\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-savee-read=\"true\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>O<\/strong>n my last day in Reykjavik, it started snowing. Luckily we had those thermal jackets and trousers that I will keep swearing by for Icelandic weather, and the essential rain coat and waterproof trousers that made me look funny but kept me nice and dry.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>S<\/strong>o this is the end of my wild Icelandic journey!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>Blue Lagoon tip: If you are lucky enough to afford the products, they are a little bit cheaper at the airport compared to the in-store shop. I guess everyone tries to keep Iceland in their heart in a different way.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #696969;\"><em>The best tip I can give you?<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>G<\/strong>et out there and explore Iceland!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/camperstories\/our-journey-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our journey in Iceland<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Happy Camping! \u00a0<strong>#CamperStories<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">\u00a0Iceland Travel Guides<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/waterfalls-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7132\" title=\"Waterfall Travel guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Waterfall-Travel-guide-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfall Travel guide\" width=\"434\" height=\"145\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/hot-springs-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3190\" title=\"Hot Springs Travel Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hot-Springs-Travel-Guide-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Springs Travel Guide\" width=\"434\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9h7QoA0ykGs?list=PLY0x6RBrQZQc41Jl_oErXVr-83gx-Fnby\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you like what you see, please\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CamperVanRentalsIceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">subscribe to our\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">YouTube<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #333333;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is an excellent travel guide for Iceland in the form of a CamperStories, including some lovely pics and tips on what to do, where to drive on your camper van holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3038,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[184],"tags":[],"camperstories-tag":[444,660,457],"class_list":["post-2998","camperstories","type-camperstories","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camperstories","camperstories-tag-camperstories","camperstories-tag-iceland-travel-guide","camperstories-tag-the-ring-road"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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