Iceland 10 Day Ring Road Itinerary
Iceland might be my new favorite country I’ve visited which is why I want to share EVERYTHING that I did on my 10 day Ring Road Trip! From volcanic fields, to glacial lagoons, to shopping in Icelandic towns, to waterfalls galore, there’s so much to see and do, you’ll wish you had more time to explore no matter how many days you visit!
This itinerary covers all the stops we did along the Ring Road, which is Iceland’s main highway that circles the entire island! Each day, I’ll highlight my favorite thing I did that day and then touch on everything else we did. Buckle up because this is a TON of info, but I think it will have you starting to daydream about a trip to Iceland!
how to Get Around Iceland
I traveled around Iceland in a campervan and HIGHLY recommend taking this route. The reason is because you don’t need reservations at most campsites and there are a ton everywhere you go. Because of this, you have so much flexibility with your schedule, which you’ll want because there will be tons of random things you pull over to check out and traveling this way allows you to do that versus booking Airbnb’s / hotels where you have to be at a specific location on a specific day.
I went through Happy Campers and would highly recommend using them. They’re located about 6 minutes away from the airport. They pick you up/drop you off depending on when your flight is. WIFI is included with every rental so that will help you be able to navigate without having to pay extra for a SIM card. They offer different add-ons so that you don’t have to pack certain things like blankets, bluetooth speaker, converter, etc. And one of my favorite parts is that they have a “FREE ZONE” where people leave behind food they didn’t eat or things they didn’t use and you can take whatever you want! I stocked up on bread, peanut butter and jelly, napkins, coffee, chips, and more and it saved me quite a bit of money on groceries!
If you don’t think that living out of a campervan or RV would be your thing, then renting a car is always an option and you can try to book places to stay each day based on the route I took! Sidenote, if you can drive a manual car, it will cut down the cost a bit!
DAY 1: Reykjavik –> Arkanes
When arriving in Icleand you fly into Keflavik International Airport. Some people think you fly right into Reykjavik, but it’s actually 45 minutes away from Reykjavik. Here’s everything we did Day 1:
Highlight: sky Lagoon
everything Else From Day 1
1 – Explore Reykjavik
We drove to Reykjavik after Sky Lagoon to explore the city! Reykjavik is filled with murals, shops, restaurants, bakeries, and so much more so we walked around without much of a plan. You’re able to easily walk to so many things.
2 – Cinnamon Roll from Braud & Co
Everyone said you HAVE to stop at Braud & Co to try their cinnamon rolls so that was our first stop in Reykjavik. It was hands down the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. I tried another pastry from Braud & Co later in the trip but the cinnamon rolls take the cake!
3 – Coffee from Reykjavik roasters
I read a lot of recommendations for Reykjavik Roasters but if I’m being honest, I thought it was very medicore coffee. It was convenient because the location was right next to a Braud & Co, but I would tell you to try something else before going here.
4 – Hallgrimskirkja
You’ve most likely seen pictures of this church and it’s a must see while in Reykjavik! You can go inside for free but if you want to go up to the top, you have to buy a ticket. You’ll get a fantastic view of the entire city from the top. Find info on tickets here.
5 – Skólavörðustígur Rainbow Street
Make sure you get to Rainbow Street! You probably won’t be able to get a picture without other people around but it’s still worth it!
6 – Exploring Hverfisgata & Laugavegur street
Filled with shops, book stores, cafes, bars, restaurants and more, these two streets are worth walking down. These are the places I liked:
Souvenir Shops: Remember Reykjavik & Mamma Reykjavik
Cafes/Book Stores: Hús máls og menningar, Kaffibrennslan
Clothing: Mjuk (knitted and woven products) & Icewear (if you forgot anything for outdoor adventures find it here but it’s expensive!)
7 – Hot Dogs from Víkinga Pylsur
Dinner was hot dogs for our first night! If you are only getting one, you should go with the pulled pork, then the pulled lamb, and last the traditional hot dog. The traditional didn’t impress me as much as the other two that were very unique!
Camp Night 1: Akranes tjaldsvæði
This campsite was only 45 minutes from Reykjavik and had great mountain and ocean views! Find the exact location here.
DAY 2: Arkanes –> Snæfellsnes Pennisula
This day was spent mostly exploring all of the Snæfellsnes Pennisula. We started with a hike to Glymur Waterfall then drove around the Snæfellsnes Pennisula.
Highlight: Glymur Waterfall Hike
everything Else From Day 2
1 – Kallabakari Bakery
If you want a pastry, try their caramel donut, super good! They have coffee but if you like iced coffee, then find somewhere else because they don’t offer anything cold. I got a regular latte and it did the job of giving me caffeine but wouldn’t go there for coffee again.
2 – Saurbaer Church
On the way from Akranes to the Glymur waterfall hike, not only is the landscape breathtaking, there is also this adorable little church. You’re able to go inside. Make sure to sign the visitor book!
3 – Bjarnarfoss
To see this waterfall up close, it’s a short walk from the parking lot! You can keep hiking to get closer or the view from the walkway gives you pretty much everything you need to see.
4 – Búðakirkja Church
This tiny wooden church goes back to the 19th century and is surrounded by a scenic natural area with a lava field! This church was locked so we didn’t see inside.
5 – Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge
A bit of a steep hike to get into the gorge but it’s less than .5 miles one way. I’d recommend wearing waterproof shoes because you’ll have to hike through the river over rocks to get into the gorge!
6 – Arnstapi Cliff Viewpoint
Arnstapi is a cute little town on the Snæfellsnes Pennisula and has some amazing cliff viewpoints!
7 – Lóndrangar View Point
These cliffs were gorgeous and I learned that they have deep roots in Icelandic folklore. Locals claim the cliffs belong to the elves who are said to guard the land.
8 – Saxhóll Crater
They built stairs into the side of the crater so you can hike to the top. It’s 385 steps to the top. It was a pretty easy hike to the top in my opinion. Geologists estimate that it was formed between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago by a phreatomagmatic eruption, when hot lava and water come in contact. Because these volcanic eruptions are especially explosive, Saxholl was likely created by just one geological event.
9 – Kirkjufell Mountain
Kirkjufell is located near the town of Grundarfjörður. It’s such a beautiful mountain and a lot of others agree because it’s claimed to be the most photographed mountain in the country!
Camp Night 2: Grundarfjörður
This campsite has fantastic views of Kirkjufell Mountain. Find the exact location here.
DAY 3: Snæfellsnes Pennisula –> Akureyri
This was the longest day of driving we had planned with not a ton of stops along the way, but once we got to Akureyri, we found plenty to do!
Highlight: Jarðgangalaug Hot Thermal Pot
everything Else From Day 3
1 – Valeria cafe
After staying in Grundarfjörður for camping we drove down the street to Valeria Cafe. Had a great latte but once again, they don’t do any cold drinks here.
2 – Kirkjufellfoss
You have to pay a fee to park in this parking lot so we just pulled off of the side of the highway and checked it out quick. From what I read online, that was a good decision because a lot of people say skip this waterfall if you don’t have a ton of time.
3 – Stykkishólmur ship wreck
You can find this shipwreck by turning onto Straumur Road from Highway 54. If you have 4WD you can take the road down to the path, it will be 1 mile roundtrip to get as close as you can to the shipwreck. The road is filled with huge potholes and rocks so try it at your own risk. The trail is wet and you do have to cross a tiny creek.
4 – Pet icelandic Horses
We stopped multiple times to say hi to the Icelandic horses throughout this trip but this day, the horses came right up to us and were extra friendly. If you pull over to check out horses, the ones that walk up to you will probably allow you to pet them.
5 – Svalbarðseyri Lighthouse
This was a quick stop and I did climb the ladder to the top!
6 – Laufás Museum and heritage site
Laufas was closed when we got there so we just walked around the outside. If you go during normal hours, there is an entrance fee. Find more info here.
7 – Turninn Kebab
This tiny little Kebab restaurant in Akureyri was fanstastic! There’s barely any seating inside so you might need to take your food to go. Everything on the menu was fantastic but you need to make sure you get a kebab no matter what! The Fish & Chips was also good.
8 – akureyri Backpackers
This bar/restaurant has a fun laid back vibe with lots of tables, comfy couches, and chairs to hang out in. It was a good spot to grab a drink after a long day.
Camp Night 3: Hamrar
This campsite is located about 10 minutes outside of Akureyri and is much more of a traditional campsite you’d find in the United States versus other ones that are basically just big grass spaces. It offered a lot of amenities, multiple playgrounds, trails all throughout the campgrounds, and it was huge! Find the exact location here.
DAY 4: Akureyri –> Studlagil
Since Day 3 was so rainy, we decided to go back to Akureyri on Day 4 to explore a bit more and then continued on to see so many amazing things in the Northeast part of Iceland.
Highlight: Exploring Akureyri
everything Else From Day 4
1 – Bláa Kannan Cafe
You won’t miss this charming cafe when you’re exploring Akureyri because it’s a gorgeous Victorian-looking blue building. They serve, quiches, soup, desserts, and of course coffee. I got the Salt Karamellu Latte and my sister got the Karamellu Daim Latte. We both liked our lattes a lot, however if you don’t like sweet drinks, these might be too sweet for you!
2 – Penninn Eymundsson Akureyri
This is a bookstore with a coffee shop named Kaffi Lyst inside as well. You gotta check out the books in this bookstore! There are Icelandic books and books in English. Found some fun souvenirs here! I did get an iced latte from Kaffi Lyst and it was one of the best ones I had during my time in Iceland!
3 – Kristján’s Bakery
If you’re looking for a pastry while exploring the town, swing by here. The chocolate covered cinnamon roll was amazing!
4 – Shopping on Hafnarstraeti & Skipagata Streets
Quite a few stores you can check out in this area. I ended up buying a fun necklace and wool gloves from Icemart that I love!
5 – Goðafoss
Godafoss is one of the more popular waterfalls in Iceland. There are parking lots on the East and West side. We stuck to the West side where there were far less people. However, the East side offers a trail down to the water’s edge. Both have great views of the Falls!
6 – Grjótagjá Cave
Grjotagja Cave is very unique! When you enter the cave you see crystal clear water that’s actually a geothermal hot spring. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, this cave was the inspiration for the famous Jon Snow & Ygritte cave scene 😉
7 – Hverfjall Crater
I LOVED this crater! The volcano, which is a part of the Krafla fissure swarm, erupted in 2500 BC. I have never seen anything like this before and it was worth the steep hike up. You gain about 650 feet of elevation climbing to the top in .4 miles and then the circumference around it adds a bit more elevation. Climbing to the top and around the perimeter comes to about 2.75 miles in distance. There’s a decent amount of elevation yes, but it’s worth it I promise! The steep slopes offer a great view of the Lake Mývatn area as well.
Parking cost: 1000 ISK (about $8)
8 – Hverir Geothermal Area
If you’ve ever been to Yellowstone, this geothermal area will remind you a lot of it, but less crowded. Just prepare yourself for the smells from the sulfur! Some people wore face masks to prevent breathing in all the stinky smells but I didn’t find it that bad.
Parking Cost: 1,200 ISK (about $9)
9 – Víti Crater Lake
The Viti Crater Lake has a very short walk to the top from the parking lot but it’s very easy! I found this crater lake to be prettier than the famous Kerid Crater that’s part of the Golden Circle.
Parking: We paid for parking here through one of the parking apps but according to Google, you don’t have to. Just make sure to pay attention to any signs when entering parking lots, those will tell you whether you have to pay or not and we saw signs that said you did.
10 – Dettifoss
Another super famous waterfall in Iceland, you can come in on the East or West side. Our map told us to take the East side so that’s the route we did. We were able to get closer to the Falls and avoid getting wet from them by viewing them from this side but heads up, the road is unpaved with potholes and it’s a longer drive from the main highway. The West side will be more crowded but give you a smoother/quicker drive to the viewpoint.
11 – Hafragilsfoss
If you go to Dettifoss make sure to drive a couple minutes down the road to see Hafragilsfoss as well! Once again, we viewed this from the East side. There are red dirt roads and beautiful cliffs from this viewpoint that make it even better!
12 – Studlagil Canyon
Studlagil is one of those places that is all over social media because of its cascades around basalt columns. The river has this amazing blue color to it and the greenery around it really makes it pop! If you want to get down to the river and sit on top of the basalt columns, you’ll need to park at the East side parking lot and hike a fairly Easy trail to do this. Trail info here.
I only viewed the canyon from the West Side. I was able to get down to the river but that area isn’t by the basalt columns that you see on social media so if that’s what you’re looking for, you’ll need to do the trail on the East side!
Camp Night 4: Studlagil Canyon Camping
We got to the Studlagil area pretty late so we ended up just camping here which then covered our entrance fee for the Studlagil Canyon! This was a bit of a hack we found out into the trip that a lot of famous areas also have campgrounds attached to them so your camping fee will include the fee to that area also. Find the exact location here.
DAY 5: Studlagil –> stokksnes
This day we hit up some of the small Eastern towns, a fjord town, waterfalls and Stokksnes!
highlight: Rainbow Walk
everything Else From Day 5
1 – Rjukandafoss
Leaving Studlagil canyon, this waterfall is a quick stop right off the Ring Road!
2 – salt & bistro
Located in Egilsstaðir, Salt & Bistro was great! As a bit of a coffee snob, this was one of the few places I found an iced coffee I enjoyed in Iceland. The iced latte or iced chai were both great!
3 – explore Seydisfjordur
We walked around this small fjord town, found lavender fields, admired the bright colored houses and the gorgeous mountains that surrounded it. If visiting during warmer weather you’ll see a ton of tiny waterfalls in the mountains.
**If you visit in the winter, you may not be able to get to this town because they close down the mountain pass sometimes with the snow.
4 – ariel Shop
Located in Seydisfjordur, everything in this shop is homemade by the owner. She has crafts, bows, scarves, hats, and more! Definitely swing by if you’re in the area.
5 – Heavier Mountain
Off Highway 93, we saw these random colored blocks so we stopped by to check them out! It’s an art installation of 12 concrete cubes, originally with TVs on top, symbolizing the relationship between East Iceland residents and their long winters. It’s a quick and fun stop!
6 – Hengifoss
This waterfall was a bit deceiving from the parking lot. Since it’s a tall waterfall, the hike didn’t seem like it would be as long as it was but just a heads up, it is a bit of a hike with elevation. We hiked close up to the waterfall but that involved some mild rock-climbing. If you don’t want to do that, there’s still a great view from the end of the main trail!
Distance: 3.1 miles
Elevation: 869 feet
Level: Moderate
More trail info here
7 – Fauskasandur Beach
If you want to avoid the touristy Black Sand Beach, you can check out this gorgeous beach in Eastern Iceland. The sand is not as soft, but it’s absolutely stunning!
8 – stokksnes
Stokksnes is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast. Stokksnes is located south of Kastarárfjall mountain, and includes Vestrahorn mountain. You have most likely seen videos of Stokksnes on social media if you have been researching Iceland. The mountains reflects perfectly in the sand at low tide or the water at high tide.
Price: 1000 ISK (approximately $8 USD) per person
9 – The Viking Village film Set
While visiting Stokksnes, you can also see the Viking Village Film Set. It was originally built for a film project that was never completed. Since then, it has been used in several productions, including the Netflix series The Witcher: Blood Origin.
Price: included with Stokksnes admission
Camp Night 5: vestrahorn Camping
We camped at the entrance to Stokksnes this night. Your admission fee into Stokksnes is covered if you camp here! Find the exact location here.
DAY 6: Stokksness –> Vik
As we started hitting up the Southern Coast, we got to more of the popular tourist destinations and started to see more crowds at everything!
Highlight: Mulagljufur Canyon Hike
everything Else From Day 6
1 – Kaffi Hornid
There aren’t a ton of coffee shops in this area but this little cafe restaurant is located in Hofn. Only offered hot coffee.
2 – Hofn
Drive around this cute little coastal town. We went to the Höfn universe sculpture and learned some really fun facts about the town! I’ll refrain from sharing them so that you can learn yourself if you go!
3 – Glacier Lagoon
This is definitely a tourist trap but I didn’t mind it with the crowds because it was super cool! I had never seen icebergs before so this was a unique experience. The icebergs are 1,000-year-old chunks of the glacier, and their colors can vary due to their texture and the way light interacts with them. We didn’t do any of the tours, just walked around and watched big chunks of ice float into the ocean and I feel like that was good enough instead of paying for a pricey boat tour.
Price: 1000 ISK (approximately $8 USD) per day
4 – diamond Beach
I was very prepared to be disappointed with Diamond Beach from the research I did. Everyone says in the Summer, it’s a pretty big letdown. The “diamonds” are small, and there aren’t a ton. And as you can see from this picture, a LOT of people visit this beach. If you’re on a time crunch and it’s Summer, I would say skip this.
Price: Included with parking fee for Glacier Lagoon
5 – Fjallsjökull Glacier
We didn’t do any Glacier hikes or ice cave tours so we decided to also stop by Fjallsjokull Glacier. I don’t think the picture does it justice but it was super fun to see! I would say choose to do either this OR the Glacier Lagoon. If you don’t mind crowds, do Glacier Lagoon so you can be closer to the icebergs, if you want less people, then visit Fjallsjokull.
Price: 1086 ISK (approximately $9 USD) per day
6 – Hofskirkja Turf Church
Hofskirkja church is a beautiful turf church in Southeast Iceland. Hofskirkja is the last of the old churches to be built in this traditional turf style. You can’t go inside so this is a quick stop off the Ring Road.
7 – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
When visiting Fjaðrárgljúfur, you can take the F-road, F206, to a higher parking lot so that your hike to the viewpoint is very short, or you can park off Highway 206 and do the 2.1 mile fairly Easy hike! I think the hike is worth it to see more of the canyon than just the main viewpoint!
If you choose to hike, trail info here.
8 – Eldhraun lava field
Right off the Ring Road is this moss lava filed. Eldhraun lava field is the biggest lava flow in the world. It occurred during the Laki eruption of the late 1700s.
Camp Night 6: Vik Camping
By the time we got to Vik it was late and we were tired so we decided to just stay at the super popular Vik Camping site. It was really busy but we were still able to find a spot at 11pm. Find the exact location here.
If we had more time, we would have drove into the Þakgil campsite that is surrounded by mountains and hiking trails.
DAY 7: Vik –> Hveragerði
Day 7 was FILLED with waterfalls. These last few days we had much less driving so that was wonderful!
highlight: Puffins
everything Else From Day 7
1 – skool Beans
So many people said you HAVE to get coffee from Skool Beans in Vik and I will be the next person to tell you, you should! It’s a school bus converted into a cafe. The vibes are so fun, the staff is incredibly friendly, and the coffee was great! They don’t serve iced coffee since they have a small set-up inside but my hot latte was still awesome for someone that only ever orders cold drinks!
2 – Vík i Myrdal Church
This church sticks out amongst the city of Vik and it has a great view of the entire city/coast because it’s on a hill. If you go during lupine season (June to early August), you can get some even more beautiful photos!
3 – Crepes.is
This Crepe stand in Vik was SO good! We got one of each of the three crepes they offered. One was sweet, two were savory. Only one person works at a time so be patient if there’s a line. I promise it’s worth the wait!
4 – Black sand Beach
We almost didn’t go to the Black Sand Beach in Vik because I thought it would be another tourist trap but it actually was pretty empty when we went in the middle of the day so I thought it was worth it! Grab a crepe and eat it here!
5 – Dyrhólaey
We saw puffins here but you can also see the most distinguished coastline of water/black sand beaches. There is a lighthouse and easy trails surrounding this area as well. Even if it isn’t puffin season, you should still swing by here.
6 – Reynisfjara Beach
We didn’t go down to this beach but you are able to drive right up next to it and hang out. Reynisfjara Beach is famous for its towering basalt columns located along the cliffs of Reynisfall Mountain.
7 – Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
I did really want to see this plane wreck but you have to hike 4.5 miles roundtrip on a pretty boring (for Iceland) trail to see it so I took a picture from the road. When you get to the end, you get to see an old shell of a crashed DC-9 plane. There were no fatalities in the crash!
Trail info here.
8 – Kvernufoss
A lot of people miss out on Kvernufoss. It’s located right by Skogafoss and is a short half mile walk to get to. There are way less people at this waterfall because it’s much lesser known. And it is one of the waterfalls you can climb behind!
9 – Skógafoss
I really thought I might be disappointed by Skogafoss because it’s so hyped up, but it was awesome! We went after lots of rainfall so it was raging on and to get close to it we had to maneuver around some rock formations and go through some water. If you are there when the river is higher, wear waterproof shoes and rain gear and get close, I promise it’s worth it!
10 – Rutshellir Cave
I didn’t do any research about this cave ahead of time but learned that it is man-made and it’s likely one of the oldest artificial caves in Iceland.
Parking: if you get up close, you have to pay for parking, but we stopped before the sign that said you had to pay and parked there to avoid the parking fee. Then just walked to the entrance which is only about 100 yards.
11 – Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
Truthfully, this stop was a fail. I read mixed reviews about it and after diving in myself, I would recommend skipping this or at least avoiding going in the pool. The hike to it is beautiful, but the pool itself is slimy because it’s filled with algae and only gets cleaned once a year. The changing rooms are filthy and filled with garbage Also, the water is not hot like a hot spring. It’s fed from a geothermal source located near the pool, but the water is lukewarm at best.
Trail info here. (Take the trail along the river if you are able to, the ridge area trail is rocky and narrow)
Here’s why I thought it would be worth it: the pool is one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland built in 1923 and it’s free.
12 – Seljalandsfoss
We were chasing waterfalls and rainbows and finally saw a rainbow at Seljalandsfoss! This waterfall was very busy but you should still check it out and make sure to walk behind it!
Price: 1000 ISK (approximately $8 USD) per day
13 – Gljúfrabúi
While at Seljalandsfoss, you can follow a trail to this waterfall that’s hidden in a cave. You’ll definitely get wet if you get close to this waterfall.
Price: included with Seljalandsfoss fee
Camp Night 7: Reykjamörk Hveragerði Campsite
You can make reservations ahead of time for this campsite. We didn’t but it’s the only one that we got close to not getting a spot so if you’re rolling in late/during tourist season, you may be at risk of the campground being full. Find the exact location here. (I never got a picture of this campsite so this is me in a lupine field at the beginning of the Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool hike.)
DAY 8: Hveragerði –> Golden Circle
This day we hit more of the popular tourist destinations and sort of started hitting our cap of being around big crowds, so as you’ll see, we did much less this day and ended up skipping quite a bit of the Golden Circle. Truthfully, I thought the Golden Circle didn’t really compare to the beauty of the rest of the country. If you only have a short time in Iceland, then it’s still worth it, but if you have more time, I’d encourage you to explore more of the things along the Ring Road.
Highlight: Friðheimar
everything Else From Day 8
1 – Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River Hike
The hike to this hot spring river was miserable because we found out what biting midges are. Iceland doesn’t have mosquitos but it does have midges and they were out to get us on this hike. The hike does have a decent amount of elevation and distance and if you’re going in the summer, I’d recommend getting some kind of mesh head net. This is a popular hike so there were quite a few people around and hanging out at the river but the river area is decently large so you’ll have plenty of space to relax in the river. The further up the river you go, the hotter the water is. We ended up having to go down the river a bit because it was too hot towards the top. There are little changing walls but most people used a towel and a friend to help them change in/out of suits.
Parking: You pay for parking AFTER you hike. This was confusing to me so I paid and then it said I had 10 minutes to leave. The workers at the coffee shop said I had to leave and come back in for the cameras to pick up my van again. So learn from my mistake and pay at the pay station once you are done.
Find the trail info here.
2 – Kerið Crater
If you are going around the whole country and saw Viti Crater Lake, I do think Viti is better than Kerid, but if you didn’t get to see that, then you should definitely check out Kerid!
Price: 400 ISK per person (approximately $3.50 USD)
3 – Thingvellir National Park
We didn’t go the right way to see all the favorite features of this National Park. We basically drove on a road that had some mountains and that was it. The silfra fissure, a continental rift underwater, is in this national park. You can book a tour to dive and snorkel to see the gap in the Earth’s crust here. There’s also Þingvellir Church, Thingvellir Lake, Þingvellir Hiking Trails, and more. I was prepared to say this is an absolute skip, but really this was a mistake on our part and driving the wrong way so we missed what makes this National Park famous.
Camp Night 8: bjarteyjarsandur camping
With two nights left, we didn’t want to go back to Reykjavik quite yet so we ended up driving back to an area close to Glymur waterfall again to camp this night. It was called Hvalfjörður and is absolutely stunning! We ended up staying on a farm that night that had a big kitchen/dining room, bar, sheep, dogs, and more. Find the exact location here.
DAY 9: Hvalfjörður –> reykjavik
By day 9 we were exhausted from doing so many things so we didn’t do much except hit up a hot spring, explore a little more of Reykjavik, and get to our campsite early.
Highlight: Hvammsvik Hot Springs
everything Else From Day 9
1 – Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
This hot dog stand in Reykjavik is known to have the best hot dogs in Iceland so on our last full day, we waited in a long line to try them out! (The line goes fast). I did think it was a very good hot dog and would say if you want to get you Icelandic hot dog fix in, this is the place to go!
2 – Kattakaffihúsið
As I was researching coffee shops in Reykjavik, I found this cat cafe and thought, what better way to enjoy coffee than with some cats roaming around. The coffee shop isn’t very big but they had a few cats when we were there. All the cats are up for adoption.
3 – Bridge Between Continents
The Bridge Between Continents is a walkway linking the North American & Eurasian tectonic plates. We didn’t want to go to our campsite too early so we decided to go check this out. It’s out of the way from pretty much anything so unless you are killing time like we were, it’s something you could skip.
Camp Night 9: Happy Campsite keflavik
Our last night we decided to go back to Happy Campers (our van rental company) and just camp at the campground attached to their location. If you rent through Happy Campers, you get a discount, and if you get travel anxiety, this will help a bit, being so close to the airport. We have to drive the van 50 yards to drop it off and hop on the shuttle to the airport (you can only take their shuttle if you rented through Happy Camper) Find the exact location here.
DAY 10: Keflavik –> Minneapolis
I had a morning flight out of Keflavik so after returning the camper van I was at the airport bright and early and back in Minneapolis by 11am!
Final Thoughts
