{"id":8018,"date":"2019-06-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/camperstories\/into-the-nature-framework\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:07:37","slug":"into-the-nature-framework","status":"publish","type":"camperstories","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/es\/camperstories\/into-the-nature-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Into the nature framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Express 8 days Ring Road &amp; Grimsey included<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our civilization don\u2019t have any cameras to put you and your soul into real nature, full of colors of Paradise and let you feel it. Technology is (still) not able to switch your Soul to Nature.<\/p>\n<p>When our planet was a Paradise, Adam &amp; Eve were taking summer vacations in Iceland. Every 20 km the picture changes, imagination jumping from your inner world out to nature and back. Uncountable variety of climates and nature gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Let me tell you about my amazing 8 days (Arctic Circle crossed) adventure in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/campsites-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">camper van road trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 1: Golden Circle<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From Keflavik Airport, Rent.is shuttle bus (24\/7) picked me up and 60 minutes later (more or less) my journey was starting. My new \u201cIcelandic home\u201d was ready, and had all necessities for a traveler\u2019s need, even for the first time camping or road trips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Our-Icelandic-home-on-wheels.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25851\" title=\"Our Icelandic home on wheels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Our-Icelandic-home-on-wheels-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Our Icelandic home on wheels\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After B\u00f3nus Supermarket with essential survival foods (Lamb is a must) and a stop at the Post Office (B\u00f3nus doesn&#8217;t have good Iberian Ham, so I previously sent from Spain). Ready\u2026Steady\u2026 GOOOO!<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366;\">\u00deingvellir National Park<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00deingvellir (Almannagj\u00e1). The main historical monument of First Icelandic parliament and Geological barrier between Europe and America. where activity is fairly constant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Althingi-THingvellir-National-Park-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25852\" title=\"Al\u00feingi - \u00deingvellir National Park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Althingi-THingvellir-National-Park-1-300x73.jpg\" alt=\"Al\u00feingi - \u00deingvellir National Park\" width=\"875\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Haukadalur Geothermal Field. YES! This is the first geyser Geysir. Now we use this name for others. And \u201chis brother\u201d Strokkur. In no more than 10 minutes you can take such a stupid photo as everybody does.<\/p>\n<p>Original lamb soup is not served in S\u00daPA (focused on the soup restaurant in the area), but spicy one makes you warm to continue. Please, continue walking after main paths. You even can\u2019t imagine what colors are waiting for you. Strange rainbow sands ready for your steps, northern flowers surprise your view.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-Golden-Circle-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25853\" title=\"The Golden Circle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/the-Golden-Circle-1-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"The Golden Circle\" width=\"875\" height=\"601\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gullfoss. Stay there at least one hour. Where curtains of water connects to the sky. Feeling like in Avatar\u2019s world. Awesome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uUrfj5qdlRc\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>PS:<\/strong> During the time I was driving, I took stops to talk to myself, to pray sometimes, for just taking a breath, because pictures I\u2019ve seen around were NOT real for my mind. I was not sure what was real or not (dreaming?). There are several pools on the way but I was reborn at Brautarholt Campsite.<\/p>\n<p>With not an enormous effort, I reached my goal and slept just in front of Seljalandsfoss. (next image)&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seljalandsfoss-Campground.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25856\" title=\"Seljalandsfoss Campground\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seljalandsfoss-Campground-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Seljalandsfoss Campground\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 2: Waterfalls, Glaciers, Icebergs &amp; Fjords<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Seljalandsfoss. A 360\u00ba waterfall<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hearing that music all night long (Lionel Richie included)! Open &#8220;the window&#8221; and enjoy while you have a coffee and delicious bakery from your camper. Go aound it and round it again (If necessary) just for being behind a waterfall. Amazing start of the day!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seljalandsfoss-from-both-sides.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25857\" title=\"Seljalandsfoss from both sides\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Seljalandsfoss-from-both-sides.jpg\" alt=\"Seljalandsfoss from both sides\" width=\"875\" height=\"547\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Sk\u00f3gafoss (Steps &amp; trekking)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t think and just go up! Just go up! Do it! Do steps, do pictures.<\/p>\n<p>After taking some pictures you could continue to appreciate S\u00f3lheimarj\u00f6kull for 15 minutes. In my case, a glacier walking experience with Extreme Iceland was bought previously from Skaftafell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/national-parks-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Park<\/a>. With a free heart I continued to Vik.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uIHvhuBGHLQ\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Reynisfjara, &#8220;Game of Thrones Beach&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sure you recognize some scenes from the world famous TV series. Climb as a monkey on basalt columns and explore the cave with black towers in your draw. It was my first volcanic beach.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Minus:<\/strong><\/span> Always people during summer time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plus:<\/strong> Meditation, a &#8220;good vibes&#8221; place!<\/p>\n<p>Photographers love Reynisfjara for black stones and the white sea-foam combination. But be careful of the waves, please!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/91hI9S9Qx5Y\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Drive from Vik to Skaftafell<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than 20 stunning waterfalls and gorgeous colorful wooden homes make you think about your day to day life. With magic water, that cleans bodies and souls. When you will tell your friends about the experience, some of them will reply: &#8220;That Green is not free&#8221;&#8230; But you will feel that &#8220;Water cleans&#8221;. Simply a Paradise.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Glacier Hike from Skaftafell in Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After group presentations, we started a 30 minutes hike on Skei\u00f0ar\u00e1rsandur. Please don&#8217;t despise this uncommon landscape between sea and ice. Course introduction about crampons (the vast majority of trekking boots are suitable for semi-rigid ones) and finally we reached Vatnaj\u00f6kull! My first glacier makes me wish try again one more time, but after 2,5 hours fighting with ice refreshed me a little.<\/p>\n<p>You never forget your first sip of clean cold glacier water, smell of the fresh northern air, sounds of ice, older than you\u2026 After that, if you have time and power \u2013 another trek to Svartifoss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Skaftafell-Hiking.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25858\" title=\"Skaftafell Hiking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Skaftafell-Hiking-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Skaftafell Hiking\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n (Icebergs lake)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Frozen place, warm emotions. Theater of Ice. Sit and look at the fancy scene. Tea or coffee recommended.\u00a0 As entertainment, you can go on a Zodiac or Amphibian boat tour. Zodiac are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs&#8230; But maybe you can find hidden treasures for yourself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q171b8-6128\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur &amp; \u201cEl Grillo\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finally, it was Saturday. &#8220;El Grillo&#8221; is the only Spanish name pub I knew in Iceland, on Saturdays closing at 3AM. Despite 288 km. from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/jokulsarlon-the-glacier-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/a>, I felt the call of duty.<\/p>\n<p>Who loves to drive, dig each fjord curve, glacier scene, faraway lighthouse, mountain gravel road or the snowed top mountain mirror lakes between Egilssta\u00f0ir and Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, I could not dive to &#8220;El Grillo&#8221; (British army sunken ship), but local craft beer makes my night better.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 3 Canyon, Volcanic Fields &amp; Geothermal Area<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, small colorful town. Despite not more than 700 hundred, you will find a golf course, geothermal pool, horse riding, charming school. Ferry to the Faroe Islands arrives in the harbor. Picturesque place!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Village-Seydisfjordur.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25859\" title=\"The Village Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Village-Seydisfjordur-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Village Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur\" width=\"875\" height=\"1084\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Dettifoss &amp; Selfoss. (Wild wild west)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>After brunch my trip to Dettifoss and Selfoss continued. Last 70 km. Riding out R1 by semi-desert, semi-gravel road, felt like a cowboy. Absolutely wild and worthy!<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon light were playing with picture of nature, jumping by canyon stones and water, running inside scarce green shrubs. Every 30 minutes new picture, new impressions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dettifoss-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25860\" title=\"Dettifoss Waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dettifoss-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dettifoss Waterfall\" width=\"875\" height=\"1167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Crater Viti. Krafla volcanic fields<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the places where Icelandic people getting renewable energy. Volcanic field \u2026and geothermal power station. Respect! It is important to realize how Iceland use so much renewable energy. Also, you could take a shower for free!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Wild-shower.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25861\" title=\"The Wild shower\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Wild-shower-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Wild shower\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As an alternative to the Blue Lagoon, I spent 4 hours and two Viking beers there. Trust me, skin thanks you a lot for the visit. Working hours till midnight in summertime. Different temperature areas in the same lake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25862\" title=\"M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Myvatn-Nature-Baths-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"M\u00fdvatn Nature Baths\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Go\u00f0afoss<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Go\u00f0afoss parking was being restored. After photo, I served dinner at midnight in front of a calm lake. Yes, lamb again!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lakeside-Dinner.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25863\" title=\"Lakeside Dinner\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lakeside-Dinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Lakeside Dinner\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 4: Arctic Circle.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed but is accepted that Grimsey Island is the only Iceland territory after 66\u00ba 33&#8242;. Grimsey is connected to Dalvik via a ferry (S\u00e6fari). For information about prices, availability and schedules, click here: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/ferries-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferries in Iceland<\/a>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>S\u00e6fari takes 3 hours for 69 km, Just pay attention to grey water because you probably could see a humpback whale\u2019s tail (or fluke) rise from the water. I came back same day, but some establishments are open during summer season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Question:<\/strong><\/span> May it be worth spending a full day just for cross Arctic Circle?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong><\/span> Definitively YES! Puffins sanctuary, amazing cliffs, pleasant orange lighthouse (baby included) and spirited horses will delight your visit to Grimsey. This visit was like a dessert, cherry on the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/North-Iceland-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25866\" title=\"North Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/North-Iceland-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"North Iceland\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At 20:00 I returned to Dalvik. Arctic wind did a good job \u2013 I felt the need for a warm soup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highly recommended:<\/strong>&#8221; Gisli, Eirikur, Helgi, Kaffih\u00fas Bakkabr\u00e6\u00f0ra&#8221; (yes, this is name of restaurant). Totally homemade, everything. Desserts and beer bread is especially tasty. Owner and waitress are very interesting people and very open for conversations. Nice time with cool people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kaffihus-Bakkabraedra.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25867\" title=\"Kaffih\u00fas Bakkabr\u00e6\u00f0ra\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kaffihus-Bakkabraedra-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kaffih\u00fas Bakkabr\u00e6\u00f0ra\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 5: Akureyri<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Northern capital deserves at least one day. Look how people live there, to be lost in the botanic garden, visit museums and\u2026 just to try\u2026 why not?&#8230; eat whale meat, puffin or horse (you never do at home).<\/p>\n<p>My personal recommendation \u2013 Kaffi Torg. Shopping center with affordable prices and nice quality of food. \u201cSecret\u201d meat in next picture&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Secret-meat-Iceland.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25868\" title=\"Secret meat Iceland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Secret-meat-Iceland-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Secret meat Iceland\" width=\"875\" height=\"607\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tourist information office located in the same building as city hall. You could park for free. Very nice walk to highlight points on a free map.<\/p>\n<p>One of my very deep inspirations I always keep in my heart \u2013 Botanical Garden. Never forget the taste of cappuccino, heady smells, infrequent sounds and colors. Local ice cream \u2013 tell me your point of view!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Botanical-Garden-Akureyri.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25869\" title=\"Botanical Garden Akureyri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Botanical-Garden-Akureyri-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Botanical Garden Akureyri\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All afternoon around the city, by Hafnarst\u00e6ti street. B\u00f3nus Supermarket was waiting for me. Survival package completed. Started my way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/snaefellsnes-travel-and-camping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula<\/a>. Finally slept in place of Nowhere.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes to feel really good \u2013 you need nothing but Nature.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/travel-apps-for-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Apps for Iceland<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 6: Sn\u00e6fellsnes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First stop was in Rj\u00f3mab\u00fai\u00f0 dairy farm. Nothing better than pure fresh milk for breakfast! Was keen to try proper Sk\u00fdr and homemade jam while cows enjoying some hay.<\/p>\n<p>A few kilometers after the farm, I had more luck! A Police patrol stopped me. We talked about everything: job, life, low criminality in country (just one shooting incident in 40 years!). Officer gave me this:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Icelandic-Police-Badge.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25870\" title=\"Icelandic Police Badge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Icelandic-Police-Badge-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Icelandic Police Badge\" width=\"875\" height=\"1167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Stykkish\u00f3lmur<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A nice fisherman&#8217;s town with connections to islands by a ferry. Just have your lunch: fish &amp; chips in the harbor. Don&#8217;t miss the viewpoint from the lighthouse on the hill top!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stykkisholmur-Panorama.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25871\" title=\"Stykkish\u00f3lmur Panorama\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Stykkisholmur-Panorama-300x73.jpg\" alt=\"Stykkish\u00f3lmur Panorama\" width=\"875\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Kirkjufell<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You have seen flagship image for Sn\u00e6fellsnes in many internet ads, in adventure magazines as well. Really not easy to take a good photo in summer time, when cars are parked and tourist cameras shooting&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>\u00d3lafsvik<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hungry again and frustrated&#8230; Everybody want to go to Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull but is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goiceland.com\/blog\/mountain-roads-and-f-roads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F-Road<\/a>! Common, we all have read &#8220;<em>Journey to the Center of the Earth<\/em>&#8221; by Jules Verne! I need go there! Again heaven help me. At Hraun Restaurant during dinner, a waitress told me a trick : just park by the south access to F570, and only 5 km of mountain hiking! By the way, fish of the day was tasty.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Gatklettur<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Rule:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Before you go to the mountain, ask the secret spirits for permission!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snaefellsnes-stone-man.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25891\" title=\"Sn\u00e6fellsnes stone man\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snaefellsnes-stone-man-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sn\u00e6fellsnes stone man\" width=\"875\" height=\"1167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Not just 10 km of trekking. Dried lava floors, caves, glaciers\u2026 I took all I can. Until the moment where snowmobile is not available \u2013 on crest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Glacier-snowmobile-tour.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25892\" title=\"Glacier snowmobile tour\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Glacier-snowmobile-tour-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier snowmobile tour\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>B\u00fa\u00f0akirkja<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Black church in B\u00fa\u00f0ir region. Just that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Budarkirkja.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25893\" title=\"B\u00fa\u00f0arkirkja\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Budarkirkja-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"B\u00fa\u00f0arkirkja\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Camping Elborg<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finally, last stop before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goiceland.com\/blog\/reykjavik-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reykjavik<\/a> &#8211; for camping. Here travelers sleep, clean plates &amp; cutlery, preparing themselves to go back. Reykjavik is an exciting city, but finally a city&#8230; Geothermal pool and laundry service before Iceland check out.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 7: Reykjavik<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Same as like in Akureyri, the main tourist information office is located in city hall building. Please, pay attention to the Iceland scale model. Here are not only free maps available, you can also charge smartphone (any model), free of charge until 20:00!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reykjavik-City-hall-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25894\" title=\"Reykjavik City hall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reykjavik-City-hall-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik City hall\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was Friday, so Kolaporti\u00f0 (traditional market) was closed. Harpa is an architectural jewel with some cultural events which could be suitable for you, if have enough time. After visiting some highlight points like S\u00f3lfar (Sculpture Viking Boat i.e. Sun Voyager), Hallgr\u00edmur church and tower, Reykjavik University and National Library&#8230; Simply put, I started to enjoy the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reykjavik-sightseeing.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25895\" title=\"Reykjavik sightseeing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Reykjavik-sightseeing-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik sightseeing\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Magic corners for me were Braud &amp; Co. Bakery &amp; Roasters Coffee, both on Frakkastigur. Just to mention, Julio Iglesias Greatest Hits on vinyl was playing when I walked\u00a0 into Roasters!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bakery-Roasters-Coffee.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25897\" title=\"Bakery &amp; Roasters Coffee\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bakery-Roasters-Coffee-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bakery &amp; Roasters Coffee\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some \u201dwindow shopping\u201d during the walk along Laugavegur Shopping Street. Even if you like buy in street markets, you will enjoy it for sure. Here I spent my last night in Iceland between Tuborg beer, nachos and playing cinema games at Lebowsky bar!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lebowsky-bar-Reykjavik.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25898\" title=\"Lebowsky bar Reykjavik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lebowsky-bar-Reykjavik-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lebowsky bar Reykjavik\" width=\"875\" height=\"1167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #003366;\">DAY 8: Last day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coming back at 8:00 am. Checking out my camper.\u00a0 Airport Routine BUT now I know \u2013 Dreams ARE Real! Thanks so much! It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Rent.is and Thank you Iceland! I will back!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>PS:<\/strong><\/span> Iceland doesn\u2019t have mosquitoes at all! But washing a car is free at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/gas-stations-in-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">petrol stations<\/a>&#8230; So leave your camper van as you &#8220;found&#8221; it!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/camperstories\/freedom-camper-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Freedom of a camper van<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Happy Camping!\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>#CamperStories<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/rent.is\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20362\" title=\"Rent.is review\" src=\"https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-300x107.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-768x273.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-1024x364.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-450x160.jpg 450w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Rent-is-review-600x213.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Rent.is review\" width=\"155\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/u\/2\/reviews\/l\/11878912602216005668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22010\" title=\"Rent is on Google\" src=\"https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Rent-is-on-Google-300x139.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Rent-is-on-Google-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Rent-is-on-Google-450x209.jpg 450w, https:\/\/2ovhdx276zoxv5vmc1r5ywy1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Rent-is-on-Google.jpg 530w\" alt=\"Rent is on Google\" width=\"118\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Iceland Travel Guides<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/north-iceland-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3179\" title=\"North Iceland Travel Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/North-Iceland-Travel-Guide-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"North Iceland Travel Guide\" width=\"434\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/blog\/the-diamond-circle-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12104\" title=\"The Diamond Circle Travel Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/The-Diamond-Circle-Travel-Guide-1-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"The Diamond Circle Travel Guide\" width=\"437\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AbnXmotnhAY\" width=\"875\" height=\"492\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you like what you see, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CamperVanRentalsIceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">subscribe to our\u00a0<strong>YouTube<\/strong>\u00a0channel<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Iceland a dream or for real asks this campervanner as he explores the wonders of Iceland in a camper van. 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