ICELAND

STAY

Skàlalot Hotel (South Iceland) - Boutique hotel with cozy interiors, friendly staff and unparalleled proximity to waterfalls, black sand beach, Vik town, glaciers and more

EAT

Restaurant Suður-Vík- Nice place for dinner in Vik

Sandholt - Bakery + brunch in Reykjavík

Skàlalot - Hotel has a nice restaurant serving a variety of options

The Coocoo’s Nest - Cute café in Reykavik’s industrial port district

See

Blue Lagoon - Exceeded expectations! Highly recommend going early in the morning or heading straight there after you land (~20 minutes from airport)

Fagradalsfjall Volcano - Incredible rock formations at this active volcano

*Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon - Spectacular canyon en route to the Skaftafell glacier (trip highlight)

Reynisfjara - Famous black sand beach with a unique, jagged rock formation

Reykjavík - Dedicate half or a full day to explore the city. Highlights: Walk along Laugavegur, a notable street, down to the water to see the Harpa Concert Hall designed by Olafur Eliasson and up the hill to Hallgrimskirkja, a very unique cathedral.

*Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - Incredible waterfall where you can walk behind the water for a 360° experience. Don’t miss the hidden Gljufrabui waterfall ~5 minute walk up the path to the left when looking at the waterfall

*Skaftafell Glacier - Incredible glacier walk and ice cave visit — book the sunset tour through Get Your Guide

Skófagoss Waterfall - Famous waterfall, worth the stop

Note

  • Most people stay in Reykjavik but we opted to stay in the South and visited the city on our way back to the airport. We were closer to the main natural sites and you don’t need more than a day/afternoon in the city, although there are some new restaurants and hotels that look interesting!

  • Iceland is not known for it’s cuisine but there is good food at the hotels and some towns

  • Food can be expensive without many options so don’t expect to get a great value or culinary experience