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Iceland 2022

We did an 11-day self-drive trip around Iceland and highly recommend doing your own thing. You just have to expect changeable weather which we experienced. Read more
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  • Trip start
    July 1, 2022
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    View of Akureyri.
    View from our unit at Natur Hotel.Our unit at Natur Hotel.Goðafoss WaterfallGoðafoss Waterfall early in the morning before everyone arrived.Farm scenery.Aldeyjarfoss is an impressive waterfall in a unique setting of basalt columns and rock caves.Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall.Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall.Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall.WildflowerHolurtWildflowerLaufás turf houses at Akureyri.Laufás turf houses at Akureyri.WildflowerWildflowerWildflower

    Akureyri

    July 4, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Akureyri is Iceland's second largest city. We had two days there and unfortunately the first day was very wet and windy. On the second day we drove to Goðafoss Waterfall, Aldeyjarfoss Waterfalls, Laufás turf houses and drove up the coast to Hauganes.Read more

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    Dettifoss Waterfall is said to be the most powerful in Europe.
    Dettifoss WaterfallSelfoss WaterfallSelfoss WaterfallHverfjall Volcanic Crater is said to be one of the largest such craters in the world.Wildflower on our walk back from Selfoss Waterfall.Wildflower on our walk back from Selfoss Waterfall.Wildflower on our walk back from Selfoss Waterfall.Wildflower on our walk back from Selfoss Waterfall.Wildflower on our walk back from Selfoss Waterfall.Rainbow on walk back from Selfoss Waterfall over the top of Detifoss.Scenery towards Harfragilsfoss Waterfall.Leirhnjukur geothermal area.Leirhnjukur geothermal area.Leirhnjukur geothermal area.Viti Crater, Krafla.Krafla Geothermal Power Station.Námaskarð – Hverir geothermal area.

    Akureyri to Myvatan

    July 5, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    We departed Akureyri at 6:30am so we could arrive at Dettifoss and Selfoss Waterfalls before the crowds arrived. We also visited Leirhnjukur geothermal area, Viti Crater and Námaskarð – Hverir geothermal area.Read more

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    Lake Myvatn
    Lava formations and landscape at Lake Myvatn.Landscape at Lake Myvatn.Lava formations and landscape at Lake Myvatn.RedwingWhite WagtailOur accommodation, Laxa Hotel.Golden PloverRed-necked Phalarope

    Myvatn

    July 6, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    We had a beautiful sunny to explore Lake Myvatn. The lake area is world known for its rich flora and fauna, largely stemming from the fact that the lake is pretty shallow.

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    Scenery on way to Borgarfjörður Eystri.
    Scenery on way to Borgarfjörður Eystri.Scenery on way to Borgarfjörður Eystri.Scenery on way to Borgarfjörður Eystri.View of the small town of Bakkagerði at Borgarfjörður Eystri.Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin colony.Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin colony.Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin colony.Murray was in "puffin heaven" getting so close to the puffins.Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin colony.Puffin pair at the colony.Puffin coming into land.Puffin outside its nesting burrow.Puffin pair at the colony.Puffin with catch heading back to its nesting burrow.Puffin coming into land.Kittiwakes were trying to steal the puffin's catch as they landed.Our lunch stop on the way to Hofn.Our hotel at Hofn.Wooper swans

    Myvatn to Hofn

    July 7, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    It was a 6am start as we headed to see the puffins at Borgarfjordur Eystri puffin colony where about 10,000 pairs nest every summer. The puffins were so close and it was a beautiful sunny morning. We then headed to Hofn where it was very windy along the coast.Read more

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    Diamond Beach where the icebergs from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore.
    One of many glaciers along the south coast.One of many glaciers along the south coast.Glaciers along the south coast.Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.Jökulsárlón Ice BeachJökulsárlón Ice BeachJökulsárlón Ice BeachKittiwakes resting on iceberg.Eider duckPair of eider ducks.

    Hofn to Vik

    July 8, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    On our way to Vik we visited Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Diamond beach, Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar Seastacks. It ended up being a very windy day and we unfortunately lost many of our photos when the camera sd card failed.Read more

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    Gluggafoss (also called Merkjárfoss).
    Skógafoss Waterfall on a rainy day.Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on a rainy day with people walking behind.DC3 wreck that crash landed during WW2.Friðheimar restaurant offers tomato-based dishes from onsite greenhouses.Friðheimar restaurantFriðheimar restaurantWildflowerGullfoss WaterfallGullfoss WaterfallGeysir Hot SpringsStrokkur is Iceland’s most visited active geyser.Geysir Hot SpringsThermal pool.Pingvellir National ParkPingvellir National ParkSilfra with snorkellers entering the water.The gap between the two tectonic plates.

    Vik to Golden Circle

    July 9, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    We had wet weather during our time in the Golden Circle and visibility was not good. We also found locations here to be a lot more crowded being on a popular tourist route. We visited Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Pingvellir National Park. Silfra is within the park and is the only place in the world where you can dive or snorkel directly in a crack between two tectonic plates.Read more

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    Hallgrímskirkja is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country.
    Inside Hallgrímskirkja.View from Hallgrímskirkja's spire looking over Reykjavík.Reykjavík street.Reykjavík old town area.Reykjavík street.Rainbow street in Reykjavík is a sign of joy and support for diversity.Reykjavík street.Greater scaup at Reykjavik City Pond.Tufted duck at Reykjavik City Pond.American black duck at Reykjavik City Pond.Black-headed gull at Reykjavik City Pond.Tufted duck family at Reykjavik City Pond.

    Reykjavik

    July 11, 2022 in Iceland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. We explored downtown Reykjavik which has many street art murals and colourful houses. The Reykjavik City Pond, locally known as Tjörnin, has over forty different bird species and was designed to attract bird life to the centre of the city.Read more

  • Trip end
    July 12, 2022
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