Day 1: Reykjavik to B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur<\/span><\/h3>\n380 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe spent our first day in the Camper van<\/a> driving north from Reykjavik to the Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula, an area of the most varied landscapes to blow our socks off. It adds on to the miles but is definitely worth it. We caught the sunset at L\u00f3nsdrangar Basalt Cliffs and then got to B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur Camping Ground to spend our first night\u2026<\/p>\n![\"Reykjavik](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reykjavik-to-Budardalur-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Reykjavik")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 2: B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur to Akureyri<\/span><\/h3>\n375 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe started the day hanging out with some Icelandic horses and found a spot for lunch with a pretty incredible view over the mountains. We ventured off the ring road again (due to a combination of poor navigation and having no fixed plan) and headed up to the beautiful fishing town of Hofs\u00f3s. We drove past the most incredible looking hot pot but decided to give it a miss to avoid driving in the dark! Probably our biggest regret of the trip so do go check it out if you go up there! We spent our second night in Akureyri\u2026<\/p>\n
![\"B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Budardalur-to-Akureyri-300x300.png\" "\\"B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 3: Akureyri to M\u00fdvatn<\/span><\/h3>\n150 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nOn our way to Go\u00f0afoss Falls we had a quick stop at Lake Lj\u00f3savatn; the most incredible reflections in the still waters, a stark contrast to the amazing force and spray of the waterfall. From here we drove to the unworldly pseudo-craters at Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0agigar of Lake M\u00fdvatn. Next on to the Dimmuborgir lava fields and the Grj\u00f3tagj\u00e1 cave (one for the Game of Thrones fans). In the evening we went to the M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths and enjoyed a few glasses of wine whilst the sun went down\u2026<\/p>\n
![\"Akureyri](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Akureyri-to-Myvatn-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Akureyri")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 4: M\u00fdvatn to Dj\u00fapivogur<\/span><\/h3>\n276 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nDay 4 started with a trip to the geothermal springs of N\u00e1maskar\u00f0; a phenomenal landscape with pungent sulfur smells that become so familiar on a trip in Iceland. We then ventured on to Dettifoss but found the road to be closed so unfortunately had to skip it. We spotted another little secluded waterfall on the roadside so had a little walk up to it to get our waterfall fix for the day. We eventually reached the town of Egilssta\u00f0ir where we watched the sunset over the water. But our final destination was Dj\u00fapivogur, so after another nighttime drive, we rewarded ourselves with a hotpot, this one rather hidden from the main road\u2026<\/p>\n
![\"M\u00fdvatn](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Myvatn-to-Djupivogur-300x300.jpg\" "\\"M\u00fdvatn")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 5: Dj\u00fapivogur to Skaftafell<\/span><\/h3>\n280 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe decided to get up early to catch the sunrise at the hotpot but the winds were so strong we didn\u2019t brave getting in again and stayed securely in the van. The drive towards Skaftafell had some breathtaking views across the vast glacier filled landscape. We also spotted reindeer on our drive so stopped the van and settled in the grass to watch them graze for a while. Next we reached J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/a> and Diamond Beach and after having troubles booking an afternoon glacier tour we stayed to watch the sun set over the icebergs and watch the seals swimming in the distance. We arrived at the campsite at Skaftafell after dark and made a camp fire to enjoy smores after dinner\u2026<\/p>\n![\"Dj\u00fapivogur](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Djupivogur-to-Skaftafell-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Dj\u00fapivogur")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 6: Skaftafell to Sk\u00f3gafoss<\/span><\/h3>\n227 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe woke up to some bad weather and our back up plan to go on a glacier tour bright and early was quite literally washed away. After a lazy morning we drove towards Sk\u00f3gafoss with a stop at Reynisfjara beach<\/a> where we endured high winds, huge crashing waves and a hail storm. We opted for another stop at the local baths before arriving at the campsite at Sk\u00f3gafoss after dark. With only the sound of the powerful waterfall to guide us, we set up camp in anticipation of the stunning view that we would wake up to\u2026<\/p>\n![\"Skaftafell](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Skaftafell-to-Skogafoss-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Skaftafell")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 7: Sk\u00f3gafoss to Skj\u00f3l<\/span><\/h3>\n191 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe weren\u2019t disappointed when we woke and rushed to beat the crowds trickling out from the coaches to reach the foot of the waterfall. After breakfast we braved the steps leading to the top. Back on the road, we drove to Seljavallalaug, a beautiful spot with a hidden hotpot up towards a collection of waterfalls. Although we didn\u2019t swim as the water wasn\u2019t hot, it was a definite highlight away from the hoards of tourists we had started to encounter in previous days as we neared Reykjavik. From here we went to Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall which you can walk behind, albeit whilst getting very wet. We then stopped off at Keri\u00f0 Crater before making our way to the campsite in Skj\u00f3l\u2026<\/p>\n
![\"Sk\u00f3gafoss](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Skogafoss-to-Skjol-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Sk\u00f3gafoss")
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 8: Skj\u00f3l to Reykjavik<\/span><\/h3>\n118 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nWe started the day with, you guessed it, a waterfall. But Gullfoss was still as breathtaking as you could imagine and winter was starting to set in and the water starting to freeze. We had another stop to feed some horses and then moved on to Strokkur geothermal fields to watch the phenomenal geysers erupt. We drove through \u00deingvellir National Park<\/a> and enjoyed our lunch overlooking the lake. After a little walk to enjoy the views we were ready to make our way back to Reykjavik\u2026<\/p>\n![\"Skj\u00f3l](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Skjol-to-Reykjavik-300x300.jpg\" "\\"Skj\u00f3l")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Best-Camper-Rental-in-Iceland-300x199.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/a><\/p>\nRead more:<\/strong><\/span> When dreams coincide<\/a><\/p>\nHappy Camping!\u00a0 #CamperStories<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIceland Travel Guides<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Ring-Road-Travel-Guide-300x101.jpg\" "\\"The")
<\/a>\u00a0![\"Sn\u00e6fellsnes](\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snaefellsnes-Travel-guide-300x101.jpg\" "\\"Sn\u00e6fellsnes")
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We spent our first day in the Camper van<\/a> driving north from Reykjavik to the Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula, an area of the most varied landscapes to blow our socks off. It adds on to the miles but is definitely worth it. We caught the sunset at L\u00f3nsdrangar Basalt Cliffs and then got to B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur Camping Ground to spend our first night\u2026<\/p>\n 375 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We started the day hanging out with some Icelandic horses and found a spot for lunch with a pretty incredible view over the mountains. We ventured off the ring road again (due to a combination of poor navigation and having no fixed plan) and headed up to the beautiful fishing town of Hofs\u00f3s. We drove past the most incredible looking hot pot but decided to give it a miss to avoid driving in the dark! Probably our biggest regret of the trip so do go check it out if you go up there! We spent our second night in Akureyri\u2026<\/p>\n 150 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n On our way to Go\u00f0afoss Falls we had a quick stop at Lake Lj\u00f3savatn; the most incredible reflections in the still waters, a stark contrast to the amazing force and spray of the waterfall. From here we drove to the unworldly pseudo-craters at Sk\u00fatusta\u00f0agigar of Lake M\u00fdvatn. Next on to the Dimmuborgir lava fields and the Grj\u00f3tagj\u00e1 cave (one for the Game of Thrones fans). In the evening we went to the M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths and enjoyed a few glasses of wine whilst the sun went down\u2026<\/p>\n 276 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Day 4 started with a trip to the geothermal springs of N\u00e1maskar\u00f0; a phenomenal landscape with pungent sulfur smells that become so familiar on a trip in Iceland. We then ventured on to Dettifoss but found the road to be closed so unfortunately had to skip it. We spotted another little secluded waterfall on the roadside so had a little walk up to it to get our waterfall fix for the day. We eventually reached the town of Egilssta\u00f0ir where we watched the sunset over the water. But our final destination was Dj\u00fapivogur, so after another nighttime drive, we rewarded ourselves with a hotpot, this one rather hidden from the main road\u2026<\/p>\n 280 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We decided to get up early to catch the sunrise at the hotpot but the winds were so strong we didn\u2019t brave getting in again and stayed securely in the van. The drive towards Skaftafell had some breathtaking views across the vast glacier filled landscape. We also spotted reindeer on our drive so stopped the van and settled in the grass to watch them graze for a while. Next we reached J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/a> and Diamond Beach and after having troubles booking an afternoon glacier tour we stayed to watch the sun set over the icebergs and watch the seals swimming in the distance. We arrived at the campsite at Skaftafell after dark and made a camp fire to enjoy smores after dinner\u2026<\/p>\n 227 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We woke up to some bad weather and our back up plan to go on a glacier tour bright and early was quite literally washed away. After a lazy morning we drove towards Sk\u00f3gafoss with a stop at Reynisfjara beach<\/a> where we endured high winds, huge crashing waves and a hail storm. We opted for another stop at the local baths before arriving at the campsite at Sk\u00f3gafoss after dark. With only the sound of the powerful waterfall to guide us, we set up camp in anticipation of the stunning view that we would wake up to\u2026<\/p>\n 191 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We weren\u2019t disappointed when we woke and rushed to beat the crowds trickling out from the coaches to reach the foot of the waterfall. After breakfast we braved the steps leading to the top. Back on the road, we drove to Seljavallalaug, a beautiful spot with a hidden hotpot up towards a collection of waterfalls. Although we didn\u2019t swim as the water wasn\u2019t hot, it was a definite highlight away from the hoards of tourists we had started to encounter in previous days as we neared Reykjavik. From here we went to Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall which you can walk behind, albeit whilst getting very wet. We then stopped off at Keri\u00f0 Crater before making our way to the campsite in Skj\u00f3l\u2026<\/p>\n 118 km<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We started the day with, you guessed it, a waterfall. But Gullfoss was still as breathtaking as you could imagine and winter was starting to set in and the water starting to freeze. We had another stop to feed some horses and then moved on to Strokkur geothermal fields to watch the phenomenal geysers erupt. We drove through \u00deingvellir National Park<\/a> and enjoyed our lunch overlooking the lake. After a little walk to enjoy the views we were ready to make our way back to Reykjavik\u2026<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/span> When dreams coincide<\/a><\/p>\n Happy Camping!\u00a0 #CamperStories<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nDay 2: B\u00fa\u00f0ardalur to Akureyri<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 3: Akureyri to M\u00fdvatn<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 4: M\u00fdvatn to Dj\u00fapivogur<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 5: Dj\u00fapivogur to Skaftafell<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 6: Skaftafell to Sk\u00f3gafoss<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 7: Sk\u00f3gafoss to Skj\u00f3l<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nDay 8: Skj\u00f3l to Reykjavik<\/span><\/h3>\n
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