7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Iceland

  1. Day 1: Reykjavik
    Start your adventure in Iceland's capital city

    Visit the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church and try Icelandic cuisine at local restaurants.

  2. Day 2: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    2h 20m drive from Reykjavik (186 km)

    Hike on the Snæfellsjökull glacier and visit the picturesque Kirkjufell mountain and black sand beaches.

  3. Day 3: Vatnajökull National Park
    5h 40m drive from Snæfellsnes (422 km)

    Explore Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and hike to Svartifoss waterfall.

  4. Day 4: Hengifoss and Lake Mývatn
    3h 20m drive from Vatnajökull (231 km)

    Hike to Hengifoss waterfall and relax at the geothermal baths in Lake Mývatn.

  5. Day 5: Akureyri
    1h drive from Lake Mývatn (100 km)

    Visit the charming town of Akureyri, known for its ski resort and botanical garden.

  6. Day 6: Whale Watching and Snorkelling in Silfra
    5h drive from Akureyri (405 km)

    Embark on a whale watching tour in Húsavík and snorkel in Silfra, a crystal-clear fissure between tectonic plates.

  7. Day 7: Reykjanes Peninsula
    4h drive from Silfra (331 km)

    Visit the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and explore the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hallgrímskirkja (1h, €8)
  • Snæfellsjökull Glacier (5h, €20)
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (2h, €10)
  • Lake Mývatn Geothermal Baths (3h, €35)
  • Whale Watching Tour (3h, €70)
  • Snorkelling in Silfra (2h, €60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €203

Useful tips

For those with extra time, stop by the historic Thingvellir National Park or extend your stay in the charming town of Akureyri. If you have less time, consider skipping the Silfra snorkelling and spending more time exploring Reykjavik.

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