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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A JULY TRIP AROUND THE ICELAND RING ROAD

  • Writer: Hannah McDonald
    Hannah McDonald
  • Jan 3, 2023
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jan 5, 2023

Car Rental • Lodging • Food • Packing List • Itinerary

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Car Rental

We rented a Fiat Doblo Maxi from Rent.IS and loved it, although you cannot go in the F roads with this one. What we got with it:

  • Wifi – highly recommend; we used it all the time

  • Two sleeping bags – they are thin so usually need to sleep in layers or with a heater

  • Camping stove and gas – used a couple times, once at campsite that had induction cook top but no induction pots

  • Pots and pans – not induction; worked on camp stove and some campsites (most campsites with induction had pots to use)

  • Dishes and cutlery – forks, spoons, knives, cups, bowls, plates

  • Water tank – fill this to hold water for cooking and drinking

  • Cooler/refrigerator – must be plugged in to cool, so we only used it for storage

  • Heater – we used this when connected to campsite electricity to have heat overnight

We do not recommend having your tent on top of your car; it is too windy!

Lodging

It is easy and flexible to travel by van and stay in campsites – highly recommend! There are good campsites in almost every town (only one was not right for us, leading us to find another campsite about a half hour away). You do not need a reservation for any campsites, although most ask you to arrive and pay by 9:00pm or 10:00pm. At the busier sites (closer to Reykjavík), the spots with electricity would be taken by then. Typically, a campsite was $23-$40, with electricity for an additional fee. All the campsites except one allowed us to pay by card. Buildings with a kitchen and bathroom would be at each campsite (some campsites included showers while others charged extra to shower). Here is a list of the campsites at which we stayed:

Food

Food did not seem the most accessible throughout the Ring Road, especially for our dietary restrictions. We highly recommend bringing camping meal packs because it gives you flexibility, eliminates the stress of finding the next place to eat, and saves you money. All you have to do is boil water! We checked our suitcases on the way to Iceland and each used our carry-on for a food bag (collapsable tote bags, so we could easily pack them away once we ate the food). Once we arrived, we stopped at the grocery store to pickup a few more things for our meals and to get snacks.

Pack and Bring

According to Iceland's Customs Regulations, each traveler may bring up to 10kg (22lbs) of food in its original packaging, not exceeding the value of ISK 25,000 ($175), although we did not have to declare anything nor did they check anything upon our arrival. This is the food we brought to Iceland with us:

  • Backpacker's Pantry Meals (from REI) – one per person per meal (lunch and dinner); two people could split one

    • Cuban Coconut Black Beans & Rice

    • Chana Masala

    • Three Sisters Southwestern Quinoa & Beans

    • Kathmandu Curry

    • Three Bean Veggie Stew

  • Patagonia Provisions (from REI) – one bag per dinner for two people (we did two but would have liked more)

    • Organic Original Red Bean Chili

    • Organic Black Bean Soup

  • Banza Spaghetti – one box per dinner for two people (we did four boxes; you will look forward to these nights!)

  • Quaker Instant Oatmeal Original (Gluten Free) Packets – one and a half packets per person per day

  • Dried Cranberries – one bag per person to add to the oatmeal

  • Maple Sugar – to add to the oatmeal packets

  • Energy Bars – one bar per person per day for a snack

Read more about Iceland's Customs Regulations here.

Grocery Store

When you land, pickup a few more things for your meals and some extra snacks at the store. This is what we got:

  • Pasta sauce – for the spaghetti

  • Hemp seeds – for the oatmeal

  • Tortilla chips – for a snack and for with the soup

  • Rice cakes, almond butter, and jam – for a snack

  • Granola – for a snack

  • Crackers – for a snack

  • One piece of fruit per day per person (we chose apples) – for a treat after a long day

  • Chocolate bars – for a treat after a long day

Restaurants

There were a few restaurants we found along the way that we would recommend:

  • Lókal Bistro (Garðarsbraut 7, 640 Húsavík, Iceland)

  • Sandholt (Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)


We made our lunches in the morning when we made breakfast, so we did not have to worry about boiling water on the road.

Packing List

Our trip to Iceland was followed by a trip to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, so we packed for all these countries together. We each brought a carry-on suitcase and backpack, although we checked the suitcase on the way there to accommodate for our food. In Iceland, the key is layers, and we often found ourselves wearing almost every layer we brought––five layers on top and five layers on bottom. Our clothes were reworn almost every day, and we did not do any laundry in Iceland. Below is our packing list for all four countries we visited with notes for what you might adjust if just traveling to Iceland.

Warm Layers

If you are just doing Iceland, pack extra pants and long sleeve shirts (if you have room) to give you more clean clothes.

  • 1 sweat pant (to layer the bottom)

  • 3 full-length pants (heavy, medium, light weight)

  • 4 long sleeve shirts (2 heavier & 2 base layer for layering)

Cool Layers

If you are just doing Iceland, do not pack the dresses and probably only need one short sleeve shirt and one pair of running shorts.

  • 2 dresses

  • 4 short sleeve shirts or tank tops

  • 5 running shorts

Outdoor Clothing

These layers are essential to staying warm! If just doing Iceland, you probably do not need the sun hat and could bring warmer jackets if you have room.

  • 1 down jacket

  • 1 fleece

  • 1 rain jacket

  • 1 rain pants

  • 1 windbreaker

  • 1 winter hat

  • 2 winter ear bands

  • 1 warm running gloves

  • 1 sunglasses

  • 1 sun hat (optional)

Undergarments

In Iceland, your pajamas will still be layers. On cold nights, wear your rain paints; they are surprisingly warm!

  • 1 swimsuit

  • 7 sports bras

  • 9 socks (1 thicker)

  • 9 underwear

  • 1 pajamas (optional)

Shoes

We wore all three of these shoes regularly and loved our Vessi shoes (waterproof and collapsable heel for easy packing).

  • 1 regular sneakers

  • 1 waterproof sneakers - highly recommend Vessi

  • 1 flip flops (shower and lounge shoes)

Technology

The camera you want to bring depends on the type of pictures you are trying to get. Ultimately, we just used Joelle's iPhone 13 Pro as our camera and were happy with the pictures we got. With this, we did not need to bring another camera. Portable battery blocks are strongly recommended to keep your devices charged; we brought two.

  • Portable battery block (recommend Mophie Powerstation XXL Power Bank)

  • Charging cables and charging blocks with international plugs

  • Camera

  • Camera cable and adapter to download pictures

  • Selfie stick / tripod

  • Flash drive to backup pictures (optional)

  • Phone and waterproof case

  • Computer

  • Headphones

Logistics & Other

Be sure to check for any entrance requirements at the time of your travel! We recommend making copies of your passports, vaccination cards, etc. We had a folder with those plus our itinerary and booking confirmations. As far as card games and books go, we were far too busy for that. Definitely recommend brining a Lonely Planet guidebook though!

  • Guidebooks (highly recommend Lonely Planet)

  • Travel documents (passport, vaccinations, visa(s), drivers license, health insurance, etc.)

  • Medicines

  • Travel purse (we used purses from pacsafe)

  • Lightweight travel towel (we use Turkish towels)

  • Eye mask (needed due to the midnight sun)

  • Ear plugs

  • Headlamp (optional)

  • Pen and paper

  • Card games, books, etc. (optional)

  • Toiletries

  • Rumpl blanket (we did not have room for this but would have loved to have it if just going to Iceland)

We recommend packing using packing cubes. In the van, you can put your suitcase and backpack below the bed and then toss your packing cubes to the front or back, depending whether you are driving or sleeping. Make sure to lock valuables in the glove compartment of the van! Iceland is safe, but you do not want to risk loosing your passport.

Itinerary

This is a summary of what we did each day on our trip with a few notes. You can read about all of our adventures and see pictures of each place on the blog post for each day. There is lots you can do, and we did not get to everything on our "master list." It is important to be flexible and adapt along the way. You never know what the weather will be or what others on the Ring Road might suggest you do!

Day 01: Keflavík → Selfoss (July 1, 2022)

We landed in the morning and then did a full day, getting to our campsite around 9:00pm. We were absolutely exhausted. You might consider getting some sleep after landing and picking up your rental car. Some people travel Iceland by sleeping during the day and sightseeing at night since there are fewer people and 24-hours of daylight.

  • Arrival in Iceland

    • Get a little cash (~$80) from the airport ATM (most places take card; only needed cash at two campsites)

  • Pickup rental van from Rent.IS (230 Reykjanesbær, Iceland)

  • Get gas (Aðalgata 62, 230 Reykjanesbær, Iceland)

  • Get groceries from Nettó (Iðavellir 14, 230 Keflavík, Iceland)

  • Þingsvellir National Park: The Visitor Center and The Almannagjá Fault (806 Bláskógabyggð, Iceland)

    • Pay for parking

    • Bathrooms available and free

    • We filled our water jug here at the Visitor Center's water fountain, although you probably are not supposed to do that. We would recommend doing this in Keflavík if you can.

  • Geysir (Haukadalur, 35, Iceland)

    • Park at the Centre and walk across the street

    • Bathrooms available and free in the gift shop

  • Gullfoss Waterfall (806, Iceland)

  • Kerið Crater (24R7+GW9, 805 Klausturholar, Iceland)

    • Small entry fee

  • Gesthús Selfoss Campsite (W2M6+6F8, Engjavegur, 800 Selfoss, Iceland)

    • A busier campsite but a nice one – Selfoss is a comparatively larger town

    • Paid by card

    • A nice kitchen

    • Showers included

    • We did not get electricity; we got cold overnight but were hot in the morning

Day 02: Selfoss → Kirkjubæjarklaustur (July 2, 2022)

We got a late start on this day; we slept in after our long day yesterday! The morning in Selfoss was absolutely beautiful. It was the only time the whole trip that we wore shorts and a t-shirt. By the afternoon, we had driven out of Selfoss and were in the wind. Time to layer!

  • Explore Selfoss with a walk by the river

  • Get gas

  • Gluggafoss Waterfall (Gluggafossavegur 861, 861, Iceland)

    • One of our favorite waterfalls! So pretty and few people

    • Nice picnic tables at the base to stop and eat lunch

  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (J284+CV5, 861 Stóridalur, Iceland)

    • Busy because it is on the tour routes from Reykjavík

    • Pay for parking

    • Bathrooms available and free

    • Wear your rain jacket! You can walk behind the waterfall

  • Rutshellir Caves (Island, Drangshlíð 2, Iceland)

    • Be prepared to climb a few stairs going over the fence to the caves

  • Skogafoss Waterfall (Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls, 861, Iceland)

    • Climb the stairs to the top to see the birds and a nice view

  • Dyrhólaey Viewpoint (CV2C+HJM, 871 Vik, Iceland)

    • Can skip this one because there is a better view from Reynisfjara Beach

    • Bathrooms available for a small fee

  • Reyniskirkja Church (Austurvegur 20, 870 Vík, Iceland)

    • Were looking for the Vík i Myrdal Church but found this one instead

  • Basalt Columns at Reynisfjara Beach (Reynishverfisvegur, 871, Iceland)

    • View of the arches and sea stacks

    • Can climb the basalt columns

    • Beware of sneaker waves; keep an eye on the ocean at all times

  • Tjaldstæðið Kirkjubær II, cottages and camping (QXV2+42C, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland)

    • Must arrive by 10:00pm

    • Paid by card

    • A nice kitchen

    • We did not get electricity

    • Do not park in the middle of the field! Protect yourself from the wind

Day 03: Kirkjubæjarklaustur → Djúpivogur (July 3, 2022)

This was a windy but fun day! The glacier walk was a trip highlight, and we ended the day at one of our favorite campsites (despite intense wind).

  • Explore the trails above the Tjaldstæðið Kirkjubær II campsite

  • Skaftafell National Park (228M+J94, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland)

    • Pay for parking

    • Bathrooms available and free (with parking fee)

    • Hiking trails

  • Ice Explorer's Glacier Walk (Þjóðvegur, 781, Iceland)

    • Trip highlight!

    • Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier

    • Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon parking lot (bathrooms available and free)

    • Superjeep ride to the glacier

  • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon (Þjóðvegur, 781, Iceland)

  • Diamond Beach (781, Iceland)

    • See ice on the beach! Might need to be patient for some to appear

  • Stop for gas in Höfn

  • Djúpivogur Camping Ground (MP48+C55, 765 Djúpivogur, Iceland) managed by Hotel Framtid

    • Very windy (and beautiful) drive to the town and in the town

    • Paid by card at the hotel

    • If you are not sure where the campsite is, ask for directions at Hotel Framtid

    • We got electricity

    • A nice kitchen, bathroom, and community area – one of our favorite campsites

    • Showers available for a fee; can get coins at the hotel front desk

    • Park against a rock to protect yourself from the wind

Day 04: Djúpivogur → Mývatn (July 4, 2022)

From Djúpivogur, there are two route options. You can either stay on the Ring Road and see the coast or take Road 95 through the mountains. We weighed our options carefully, and you will need to do the same based on the current weather and your driving experience. We ultimately chose to take Road 95 through the mountains. The road is gravel with potholes, and you drive over a mountain on steep roads with no rail and many 180º turns (careful not to stop in the manual transmission!). That said, it was beautiful. We do not have pictures to prove it because we were focused on the driving and view, but it was beautiful.


There are four towns you can visit in the Eastern Fjords, so you will need to choose which you visit. We chose Seyðisfjörður, which is the largest of them. It required going up and over a mountain as well.

  • Take Road 95 out of Djúpivogur, unless you choose to stay on the Ring Road

  • Lagarfljot Lake (65°10'08.5"N 14°35'52.7"W is where we stopped)

    • Beautiful lake with no people (where we found) – highly recommend!

    • This is a large lake (apparently, it is actually a river); we found a nice spot by a picnic table

    • It is said to be home of Lagarfljotsormur, a serpentine lake monster

  • Get some gas in town before heading to Seyðisfjörður

  • Eastern Fjords: Gufufoss Waterfall and Seyðisfjörður (Bjólfsgötu 10 710, 710 Seydisfjordur, Iceland)

    • The road to Seyðisfjörður is up and over a mountain to the coast – drive carefully!

    • Gufufoss Waterfall (6WRW+8V7, 711 Seydisfjordur, Iceland) is just off the road to Seyðisfjörður

    • Walk around Seyðisfjörður and make sure to hit the highlights

      • Seyðisfjarðarkirkja Church (Bjólfsgötu 10 710, 710 Seydisfjordur, Iceland)

      • Rainbow Walk (Hafnargata 1 710, 710 Seydisfjordur, Iceland)

  • Rjúkandafoss Waterfall (524, Iceland)

    • There is a pull-off on the side of the road, and then you can walk up the road for a good view

  • Krafla Geothermal Power Plant (P63F+5WP Kröflustöð, 660 Mývatn, Iceland)

    • Drive through this on the way to Viti Volcano

  • Víti Volcano (660, Iceland)

    • Formed early in the Mývatn fires of 1724, a destructive set of fires caused by volcanic activity

    • View the crater and deep blue pool in its center

  • Námafjall Hverir (J5RR+HP4, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland)

    • Geothermal area connected to the Krafla volcano’s underground system

    • Strong sulfur smell but cool spot

  • Vogar Tjaldsvæði Mývatn Campsite (J3FJ+FGX, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland)

    • Paid online via honor system

    • We got electricity

    • Nice kitchen, bathroom, and community area

    • Showers included

Day 05: The Diamond Circle (July 5, 2022)

This is a trip around The Diamond Circle, including a whale and puffin watching tour out of Húsavík. Húsavík is one of our favorite Icelandic towns, and the tour is another trip highlight. This is definitely worth an extra day in Iceland!

  • Gentle Giants: Whale and Puffin Safari (Garðarsbraut, 640 Húsavík, Iceland)

    • We did the speedboat to find the bigger whales and to visit Puffin Island – highly recommend!

    • We did the 10:30am tour

    • The fun, warm outfits are a big plus

  • Explore Húsavík and get crepes from Lókal Bistro (Garðarsbraut 7, 640 Húsavík, Iceland)

  • Jökulsárgljúfur Bay (43Q2+55 Mana, Iceland)

    • Quick stop to overlook the bay and see some birds flying around the cliffs

  • Gljúfrastofa - Ásbyrgi Visitor Centre (Ásbyrgi, 671 Kópasker, Iceland)

    • See the beginning of the Ásbyrgi canyon walls rising

  • Dettifoss Waterfall and Selfoss Waterfall (660, Iceland)

    • Dettifoss is the second most powerful waterfall in Europe

    • Can take Road 862 or Road 864; 862 is easy to drive and 864 is not (we took 862 to the West Parking Lot)

    • It is a decent walk from the parking lot to the waterfalls. Be prepared.

    • Bring your rain jacket!

    • Dettifoss is below Selfoss; take the trail to the left to see Dettifoss and then backtrack and go up to Selfoss

  • Mývatn Nature Baths (Jarðbaðshólar, 660 Mývatn, Iceland)

    • This is recommended over The Blue Lagoon because there are fewer people

    • Mineral water heated by geothermal activity

    • Take advantage of the hot showers and fluffy towels!

  • Grótagjá (J4G8+FQW, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland)

    • Small lava cave with geothermal hot spring in its depths

    • Featured in Game of Thrones

  • Vogar Tjaldsvæði Mývatn Campsite (J3FJ+FGX, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland)

    • Pay online or in-person at the front desk

    • We got electricity

    • Nice kitchen, bathroom, and community area

    • Showers included

Day 06: Mývatn → Varmahilð (July 6, 2022)

Today we changed our plans when we arrived in Akureyri, wanting to spend more time exploring the city known as Iceland's capital of the North. If you are not interested in exploring the city, there are plenty of other options, like a hike on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. If we had been planning ahead, we would have done the ferry to Grímsey Island, Iceland's only claim to the Arctic Circle, from Akureyri.

  • Goðafoss Waterfall (Goðafoss Sightseeing, 645, Iceland)

  • Vaðlaheiði Tunnel (Tunneleingang 1 1, 606 Akureyri, Iceland)

    • A 4.7 mile tunnel at the base of Tröllaskagi Peninsula that you drive through on the way to Akureyri

    • This is a toll road, so make sure to pay online here

  • Get gas in Akureyri

  • Akureyri Botanical Garden – Lystigarður Akureyrar (MWG4+3F7, Eyrarlandsvegur, 600 Akureyri, Iceland)

    • Free entrance

    • Beautiful gardens, nice benches to eat lunch, and a cafe

    • Bathrooms available

  • Akureyrarkirkja Church (við Eyrarlandsveg 600, 600 Akureyri, Iceland)

    • Built by the same architect responsible for Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík

    • Has a ship hanging from the ceiling, a nod to the tradition of praying and leaving offerings for loved-ones at sea

    • We were not able to enter the church, as there was a wedding, but it is worth seeing the outside too

  • Flóra Menningarhús Culture House Sigurhæðir (Eyrarlandsvegur 3, 600 Akureyri, Iceland)

    • It is an old building that was built for Mattías Jochumsson and Guðrún Runólfdóttir

    • Today the upstairs is studio space and the main floor is a museum-shop combo.

  • Park downtown and explore the downtown streets and shops

    • Parking is free after 4:00pm (Hólabraut 11, 600 Hrísey, Iceland)

    • Classic ski town downtown area

    • Bathrooms at the bookstore (Hafnarstræti 91, 600 Akureyri, Iceland) if you purchase something (snack from cafe)

  • Camping Varmahilð (Reykjarhóll, 560 Varmahlíð, Iceland)

    • We stayed on the Ring Road to get here from Akureyri and did not do the Tröllaskagi Peninsula

    • Paid by cash using the honesty box

    • We got electricity

    • Kitchen had induction cooktop but no induction pots; we used our camping stove

    • Bathrooms available but no showers

Day 07: Varmahilð → Borgarnes (July 7, 2022)

This is another day where our plans changed based on what others on the Ring Road shared about their travels. Rather than seeing a church, viking museum, and hot pot (tiny hot spring), we embarked on some different adventures.

  • Glaumbær: Old Turf Farmhouse and Museum Exhibition (561 Glaumbær, Iceland)

    • Great way to learn a little about the history of Iceland and the daily lives of Icelandic people

    • Small entry fee

    • Bathrooms available and free with entrance

  • Hvítserkur (Hvítserksvegur 713, 531, Iceland)

    • Sea stack shaped like a rhino

    • Road 716 to 711 – these are gravel roads with lots of potholes – drive carefully!

    • There is an overlook, and when the tide is out you can hike down the cliff to the beach below

  • Bathroom break at Hótel Bifröst (Bifröst, 311 Borgarnes, Iceland)

  • Glanni Waterfall and Paradise Hollow (Paradísarlaur) (QF42+8FJ, 311 Bifröst, Iceland)

    • Beautiful, secluded waterfall and cove; maybe you will find some trolls!

    • From the parking lot, follow the trail to the waterfall and then continue up the trail to the cove

    • Wear your rain jacket and rain pants

  • Snorrastadir Farm Holidays (311 Borgarnes, Iceland)

    • Nice campsite on a farm

      • We do not recommend Borgarnes Camping (H32R+QM7, Granatstaðir, 310 Borgarnes, Iceland)

    • Must arrive and pay by 9:00pm

    • Paid by card at the main house (it is the family's home so respect their hours)

    • We got electricity

    • Nice kitchen, bathroom, and community area

    • Showers included

Day 08: Borgarnes → Reykjavík via the Snæfellsnes Peninsula (July 8, 2022)

Today is the day to see lots of cool rocks on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You are back in range of the Reykjavík tours. There are lots of tours available, including going into a lava tunnel, although we did not do any of those.

  • Explore the trail around Snorrastadir Farm Holidays

    • The marked hiking trail by the bridge takes you to the top of a very cool volcanic crater

    • Loose lava rock for much of the way, so wear good shoes

  • Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge (Q9X7+72R, 356 Rauðfeldsgjá, Iceland)

    • Read the story then walk up the canyon

    • There is a stream running down the middle so be sure to wear waterproof shoes

  • Arnarstapi Cliffs (Q98C+M75, 356 Arnarstapi, Iceland)

    • Sea stacks, cliffs, Gatklettur (natural rock arch over the ocean), and nesting birds

  • Valasnös Cliffs at Hellnar View Point (5730, 356, Iceland)

    • Bathrooms available and free at nearby cafe

  • Laugarbrekka (Q846+FHQ, ايلاند, 356 القدس, Iceland)

    • Memorial to Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir and her place of birth around the year 1000

  • Lóngrangar Cliffs (64°44'15.1"N 23°46'32.8"W, Iceland)

    • Cliffs and sea stacks

  • Djúpalónssandur and Djúpalón Lagoon (64.75373322307428, -23.895107445715755)

    • Walk down the path to Djúpalónssandur Beach and Djúpalón Lagoon just inland

    • Can see ship wreckage on the beach

    • Bathrooms available and free

  • Hvalfjörður Tunnel (424 Hvalfjörður Tunnel, Iceland)

    • Road tunnel under Hvalfjörður fjord; 5,770 meters long and reaches a depth of 165 meters below sea level

    • You will take this on the Ring Road into Reykjavík

  • Mosskogar Camping (Dalsgarðsafleggjari 270, 271 Mosfellsdalur, Iceland)

    • Busy campsite! The property is beautiful and has gardens

    • Must pay in cash at reception

    • All electricity spots were full by the time we arrived

    • Kitchen and bathrooms available, both busy

    • Showers included but might have to wait in a long line

Day 09: Reykjavík (July 9, 2022)

Today is the day to explore Reykjavík with a walking tour! Remember, you are back in the city and things do close (not like nature, which is open 24 hours). There are lots of things to see and do (particularly museums), so you will need to find what you are most interested in.

  • Park in the free parking lot (5322+VC7, Rastargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland) and begin your walking tour

  • Harpa: Reykjavík Opera House (101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • Constructed of colored glass and hovering over the edge of the harbor

  • Rainbow Street (Skólavörðustígur 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

  • Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrímstorg 1 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • Distinctive church of Reykjavík

    • Can enter for free and go up the tower for a small fee

  • Explore Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s Main Street

    • Filled with shops, restaurants, murals on the buildings, and various paintings on the street

  • Sandholt Reykjavík (Laugavegur 36, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • Delicious place for lunch

  • Tjörnin Lake (101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • Walk around the lake to see the ducks and get away from the crowds

  • Ingólfur Square (Austurstræti 4 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • Small public square with shops and events

  • Reykjavík Museum of Photography (Grófarhús, Tryggvagata 15, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

    • On the sixth floor of the library

    • Closes at 5:00pm

    • Bathrooms available and free at the library

  • Return to the free parking lot (5322+VC7, Rastargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland)

  • Drive to Keflavík and get gas (Aðalgata 62, 230 Reykjanesbær, Iceland)

  • Return van to Rent.IS (230 Reykjanesbær, Iceland)

    • The Rent.IS shuttle service gave us a ride to our hotel, although I am not sure if that is typical

    • Taxis are available if the Rent.IS shuttle service cannot take you (taxis are somewhat expensive)

  • Check into hotel for the night; we did Hotel Berg (Bakkavegur, 230 Keflavík, Iceland)

    • Hotel Berg is a nice hotel that offers free ride to the airport

Only a few things need to be booked in advance: Flights, Rent.IS campervan rental, Ice Explorer's Glacier Walk (Day 03), Gentle Giants Whale and Puffin Safari (Day 05), Mývatn Nature Baths (Day 05), ferry to Grímsey Island (Day 06), any tours you want to do on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula (Day 08), and hotel in Keflavík (Day 09).


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