Iceland Trip Itinerary!

Current Exchange Rate: 0.0052 ISK to 1 GBP

Please bring warm clothing and good boots. We might be walking quite a bit, and since its still
winter there the ground is going to be covered in snow/ice.
Reykjavik Meal Places:
1) Baejarin Beztu Hotdog! Theyre supposedly the best hotdogs in Europe.
2) The Sea Baron Seafood! The lobster soup is said to be a must try.
Places we are staying at:
1) 26 Mar; Thingvellir: The Flying Viking http://www.flyingviking.is/ (Booked)
2) 27 Mar; Vik: Vellir Guesthouse (unconfirmed) http://f-vellir.123.is/page/23950/ (Booked)
3) 28 Mar; Hof: Laekjarhus Guesthouse http://laekjarhus.is/ (Booked for 8, Emailed to confirm
booking for 6)
4) 29 Mar; North East iceland (Jason and Vincent) (Booked for 14)
5) 30 Mar; Midway between north east and north west region (Jason and Vincent)
6) 31 Mar; On the Boat (Boyi)
7) 1 Apr; ReykjavikTown Flying viking? (again)

Outstanding points for discussion (Ignore this for now):
1) Vehicle

Especially for the drivers, would you prefer 4WD or 2WD? Price for 4WD is ~600, and 2WD is
~450 (meaning a total difference of about 15 per person). Petrol for 4WD will also be slightly
higher. Of course, 4WD will be safer though, but since were mostly going to drive on normal
roads 2WD might suffice. Please confirm soon so I can book.

2) Tour
Ive asked the tour company. The tour will be over 5 hours and will be a maximum of
15,000 ISK (75). Equipment will be loaned from them. The ice caves, however, are not
confirmed since were going towards the end of winter. The caves might not be stable
enough for us to enter.

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/iceland/0260020137.html

1 Lava tube Caving,

1.1 Laugadalur Park
Loads of hot tubs/pools/Jacuzzis. All geothermally heated if you like swimming.
1.2 Raufarholshellirv bring torchlight please (Dora can you help me search on
whether we need equipment/guide)
A really long lava tube (cave, within which we go caving). Interesting ice formations
abound.
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours.
1.3 The Flying Viking
We will stay the night near thingvellir national park



2 Golden Circle! Day 2, Total allotted time 10 hours
2.1 ingvellir
Nice national park; home to the worlds longest running parliament. Grab a brochure
from the park service centre first.
Have a look at the Althing law rock, where ancient lawyers discuss boring law and
legislature.
See the Almannagja, Flosagja or Nikulasargja, various fissures between the European
and North American plates.
Stare down the Drekkingarhylur, which was used to drown women guilty of crimes.
Go to the Oxararfoss, a waterfall of the river Oxara.
Most of all, just enjoy the scenery! (:
Estimated Time: 3-4 hours
2.2 Geysir
Look at the worlds first described geyser. It probably wont erupt, so we would have to
go to Strokkur nearby, which does erupt at 10-15 minute intervals.
Estimated Time: 1 2 hours
2.3 Gullfoss
Big waterfall.
Estimated Time: 1 hour
2.4 Hjalparfoss
Take a short detour to the Hjalparfoss, another waterfall surrounded by basalt
formations. Visit the nearby Viking farm of Stong.
This one is a little out of the way though. Can reconsider.
Estimated Time: 1 hour
2.5 Langjokull glacier (Audrie I need help to research on this)
2.6 Kerio
An old crater with a vivid blue lake.
Estimated Time: 1 hour

2.7 Skogafoss/Seljalandsfoss
More waterfalls!
Estimated Time: 2 hours

2.7 Vik
We will drive down to Vik and stay for the night. Total expected time on
the road: 3.5 hours.

3 Skaftafell!, Total allotted time very very long
3.2 Dyrholaey and Reynisdrangar
Basalt beach and rock formations by the sea. If we stay at Vik/coming back from
wherever, should stop by here before moving out. Sunrise by the beach? :D
After spending a romantic morning here, we should then move out at ~9 am to our next
location. Remember to pack lunch!
3.3 Svartifoss
Reach here at around 11/12 am. Basalt waterfall. From here, take a quick
trek to Sjonarnipa for the view.
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
3.6 Hiking (Dora I need you to go research this)
Skaftafell is most rewarding for those who penetrate farthest into the park.
The easiest trail leads from the visitor center to the glacial tongue Skaftafellsjkull, and
takes about 30 minutes each way. The glacier has retreated for several years, as
witnessed by moraines marking its old borders, and you can observe how vegetation
reasserts itself in the glacier's wake. Some visitors poke around on the glacier itself, but
they're taking a significant risk. This walk is perfectly nice but rather misses the point of
the park, since you can drive right up to several equally interesting glacial tongues east
of here. [Svinafellsjkull, a stranger, spikier, less touristed version of Skaftafellsjkull, is
reached by leaving the park and turning left on a signposted gravel road, just east of the
entrance. You can park 300m (984 ft.) away and walk right up to it, though climbing on it
is unsafe.]
An ideal 2- to 3-hour hike takes in the magnificent Svartifoss waterfall, the Sjnarsker
viewpoint, and the turf-roofed Sel farmhouse, built in 1912. Svartifoss (Black Waterfall)
was named for its striking formation of black basalt columns eroded from below, forming
an overhang resembling a pipe organ. The Sjnarsker viewpoint is about 20 minutes
past Svartifoss. The farm site known as Sel (which simply means "Hut") was originally
100m (328 ft.) farther downhill, but was relocated in the mid-19th century to escape the
encroaching sands.

Read more:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/vatnajokullandskaftafellnationalpark/4103010029.
html#ixzz2A6zHeS7a


4 Skaftafell!, Total allotted time very very long
4.1 Ice Caving/Glacier Walking at braedamerjokull, however guide may
recommend another cave
(Dora I need you to go research this as well, start from the guides in oraefaferdir, which
is a company
)
Guided tour (30th), ~ 5-6 hours. Bring snacks and drinks. Expected price 75.
Anyone objects?

4.2 J okulsarlon
Glacier lagoon. Reach here ~4 pm. Sit around and enjoy!
4.3 Make way to NE Iceland
We will stay the evening around Eskilforjdur (Vincent and Jason I need help to
research a venue)

5 Jokulsargljufur region (done!) Check out Jian Tings writeup :)

5.1 J okulsargljufur National Park

Dettifoss waterfall
Dettifoss is Europes mightiest waterfall. It is 44 m high and about 100 m wide. Further
south is another called Selfoss, 10 m high, and further north the Hafragilsfoss (27 m
high). It is possible to reach the waterfalls from both sides of the glacial river J okulsa,
but one has to be careful when traversing the rugged terrain on foot. Dettifoss is the
southernmost part of the National Park J okulsargljufur and the canyon below is a
miniature replica of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA.


Godafoss

5.2 We will stay a

6 Whale Watching! (For you to plan Boyi)
6.1 Whale Watching Boat Tour/overnight stay on boat?

7 North-west Iceland, Reykjavik Town in evening
7.1 Rhannon could you help check out any nice attractions at north-west
Iceland
7.2 Drive back to Reykjavik Town (Rhannon could you plan the route here)
7.3 Museums and Galleries
National Museum: IKR 1200, 6.50 pounds; opening 11am to 5pm
Icelandic history and culture (of course). Look at the model of Thor, and the 13th century
church door.
Culture House: IKR 1000, 5.50 pounds (student price ISK 500. Not sure if college
students are considered though); opening 11am to 5pm
A place to learn more about Icelandic sagas; your favourite Norse gods.
Art Museum: IKR 1100, 6 pounds
Art. Nothing more to add.
Anyone interested?
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
7.4 Hallgrmskirkja
Huge church; just to have a quick look. If you want, we can go up the
tower (IKR 350, ~2 pounds) at sunset to see the entire city before going back to the
apartment.
Estimated Time: 30 min - 1 hour

7.5 Walking Tour
Get a themed brochure (city centre walk, the city parks, the city statues) from the tourist
office. Walk.

We will stay in Rekjavik Town


8 Blue Lagoon and Back to London

8.1 Blue lagoon (Boyi to book)
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours