Iceland Plan 2025

Iceland Vacation

General Details

Dates: 4th - 17th September

Destination: Reykjavík, Iceland

Duration: 13 Nights

Flights

Malta to Iceland:

Flight Check-in: 3rd Sep @ 12:45

Malta to Munich:
- Flight No: LR 1925
- Departure: 4th Sep @ 12:45 (10:45 be at Airport)
- Arrival Time: 15:05
- Operated By: Lufthansa

Munich to Reykjavik (KEF):
- Flight No: LH 4554
- Departure: 4th Sep @ 22:10
- Arrival Time: 5th Sep @ 00:10
- Operated By: Discover Airlines

Iceland to Malta:

Flight Check-in: 15th Sep @ 22:00

Reykjavik (KEF) to Munich:
- Flight No: LR 4555
- Departure: 17th Sep @ 1:15 (16th Sep @ 23:15 be at Airport)
- Arrival Time: 7:00
- Operated By: Discover Airlines

Munich to Malta:
- Flight No: LH 1924
- Departure: 17th Sep @ 14:35
- Arrival Time: 16:55
- Operated By: Lufthansa

Luggage Details for all Flights:

Hand Luggage: 10kg for all Passengers

Extra Luggage: 4x 23kg (To share)

Car Rental:

IceRental 4x4:

Car: Hyundai Tucson or similar

Pick-Up: 5th Sep @ 00:30

Drop-Off: 17th Sep @ 00:30

Address: Bogatröð, 262, Iceland

Telephone No: +354 5712266

Insurance: Platinum Insurance (€0 excess amount)

Important:

While driving, Headlights must be on at all times.

Cheapest gas stations: Orkan, ÓB, and Atlantsolía

Accommodations

(Check Messages from Hosts for Info)

Selfoss Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 4th - 6th September
- Check-In: Thu, Sep 4 3:00PM
- Check-Out: Sat, Sep 6 1:00PM

Grund Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 6th - 7th September
- Check-In: Sat, Sep 6 4:00PM
- Check-Out: Sun, Sep 7 11:00AM

Korpudalur Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 7th - 8th September
- Check-In: Sun, Sep 7 2:00PM
- Check-Out: Mon, Sep 8 11:00AM

Akureyri Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 8th - 10th September
- Check-In: Mon, Sep 8 4:00PM
- Check-Out: Wed, Sep 10 11:00AM

Sigurstapi Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 10th - 11th September
- Check-In: Wed, Sep 10 4:00PM
- Check-Out: Thu, Sep 11 11:00AM

Höfn Accommodations:
- Accommodation 1 (Nic & Russell):
  - Accommodation Link
  - Duration: 11th - 12th September
  - Check-In: Thu, Sep 11 5:00PM
  - Check-Out: Fri, Sep 12 11:00AM
- Accommodation 2 (Leon & Kurtstin):
  - Accommodation Link
  - Duration: 11th - 12th September
  - Check-In: Thu, 11 Sep 3:00PM
  - Check-Out: Fri, 12 Sep 11:00AM

Selfoss Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 12th - 15th September
- Check-In: Fri, Sep 12 4:00PM
- Check-Out: Mon, Sep 15 12:00PM

Reykjavík Accommodation:
- Accommodation Link
- Duration: 15th - 16th September
- Check-In: Mon, Sep 15 3:00PM
- Check-Out: Tue, Sep 16 11:00AM

Essentials

Travel Insurance

Waterproof Jacket and Pants

Hiking Boots

Light Sweater, wool or fleece

Swimsuit

Gloves, scarfs, beanie

Sunglasses

T-shirt

Small Backpack

~€100 in Icelandic Krona, rest card

Important: Most of the time, your personal belongings will remain in the car. Only bring essential items, and always keep valuables with you.

Day-by-Day Plan

5th:
- Car Pick-up at about 00:30am
- Check-in accommodation in Selfoss - Google Maps Location
- Shopping from Bonus or Kronan Supermarkets
- Kerid Crater
- Thingvellir or Pingvellir (Ţingvellir) National Park
  - Öxarárfoss
- Faxafoss
- Geysir (Hot Pots)
- Gullfoss (Waterfall near Hvita river)
- Brúarfoss

6th:
- Canyon Rafting Tour:
  - Contact info: info@arcticrafting.is or +354 4868990
  - Departure Time: 11am (Be there at 10:30am)
  - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link
  - Important to Have: Swimsuit, Towel, Change of clothes, & Extra Boxers
  - Additional Info: Rafting takes 60 to 90min, followed by access to sauna/showers
- Reykjadalur Valley - Hike with Hot springs
- Check-in accommodation in Grund - Google Maps Location

7th:
- Snaefellsjokull National Park
  - Arnarstapi Cliff
  - Djúpalón Beach
  - Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss
  - Kolgrafarfjördur Viewpoint
- Check-in accommodation in Korpudalur - Google Maps Location
  - Visit on the way:
    - Hellulaug
      - Check if time & mood permits to visit first 3 items scheduled in 8th
    - Dynjandi
    - Sandafell Mountain

8th:
- Garðar BA 64
- Rauðisandur
- Látrabjarg
- Check-in accommodation in Akureyri - Google Maps Location
  - Visit on the way:
    - Kolugljufur
    - Hvítserkur
    - Fosslaug
    - Grafarkirkja

9th:
- Goðafoss Waterfall
- Skútustaðagígar (lunar-like)
- Lake Mývatn View Point
- Namaskardh & Hverir (Boiling Mud Pits)
- Hafragilsfoss
- Dettifoss
- The Arctic Henge (If time permits visit late?)

10th:
- Húsavík Whale Watching
  - Contact info: +354 4641500
  - Departure Time: 13:15pm (Be there at 12:45pm)
  - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link - Look for big blue flags
  - Important to Have: Warm waterproof clothes, footwear and protective bags
- Forest Lagoon
  - Contact info: info@forestlagoon.is or +354 5850090
  - Booking Time: 17:30pm
  - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link
  - Important to Have: Swimsuit, Towel, & Extra Boxers
- Check-in accommodation in Sigurstapi - Google Maps Location
  - Visit on the way:
    - Stórurð

11th:
- Gufu waterfall
- Stuðlagil East Side Hike - More info
  - Stuðlafoss Waterfall
- Hengifoss
- Folaldafossd
- Fauskasandur
- Vestrahorn
  - Stokksnes - Walk on Water
  - Viking Film Set
- Check-in accommodation in Hofn - Google Maps Location (Nic) & Google Maps Location (Leon)
- Pakkhús Restaurant - Good restaurant

12th:
- Check-in accommodation in Selfoss - Google Maps Location
  - Visit on the way:
    - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach (Same location)
    - Viewpoint of Fjallsjökull
    - Svínafellsjökull Glacier
    - Svartifoss Waterfall located in Skaftafell nature reserve - Parking
      - Þjófafoss
      - Hundafoss
      - Magnúsarfoss
    - Fossálar Waterfall
    - Stjórnarfoss
      - Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
      - Mossy Lava Fields
    - Check if time & mood permits to visit other attractions along the route which are scheduled for the next few days

13th:
- Reynisfjara Beach (Black Sand)
  - Hálsanefshellir Cave
- Dyrhólaey Lighthouse View point or Reynisfjall Observation Deck- 4x4
- Kvernufoss
- Skógafoss
- DC-3 Airplane wreck
- Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi

14th:
- Sólheimajökull Glacier - Same location as Glacier Hike Start
- Tours:
  - Katla ice cave tour - Nic
    - Contact info: info@adventures.is or +354 562-7000
    - Departure Time: 11:30am (Be there at 11:00am)
    - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link
    - Important to Have: Warm clothes, Waterproof Jacket/Pants, headwear, gloves, & Hiking Boots
    - Additional Info: Ice Cave tour takes approximately 3 hours.
  - Glacier Hike - Leon
    - Contact info: info@adventures.is or +354 562-7000
    - Departure Time: 10:30am (Be there at 10:00am)
    - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link
    - Important to Have: Warm clothes, Waterproof Jacket/Pants, headwear, gloves, & Hiking Boots
    - Additional Info: Glacier Hike takes approximately 3 hours.
  - Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck

15th:
- Visit missed South attractions
- Check-in accommodation in Reykjavík - Google Maps Location
- Visit Reykjavik centre, Hallgrimskirkja Church, buy souvenirs, etc..
  - Sun Voyager
  - Hallgrimskirkja

16th:
- Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike - 18km Hike
- Revisit Reykjavik
- Blue Lagoon
  - Contact info: +354 4208800
  - Booking Time: 19:00pm
  - Meeting Point: Google Maps Link
  - Important to Have: Swimsuit, Towel, & Extra Boxers
- Flight back to Malta

Important: Be sure to check Google Maps and explore nearby attractions, as not all points of interest are listed above.

Useful Links

Curated list of locations for attractions, & accommodations

Fuel & Supermarket Map: Link 1 or Link 2 (Includes Attractions)

Attractions Map: The Ultimate Iceland Map

Road Information: road.is or safetravel.is

Cheapest Supermarkets: Bonus, Kronan, Netto

Toll Road (Tunnel): Only one Toll Road located near Akureyri - To Pay

Drone: Regulations & Restricted areas

Northern Lights Forecast: Icelandic Met Office - How to ready the map

Removed Items based on previous trip

Hveradalir in Kerlingarfjöll: 3h drive (one-way) in F roads, would need to dedicate 2 days to hike around and make the stay worth

Secret lagoon: Just a pool with no views, there are nicer lagoons

Glacier walking tour: Instead of doing a separate glacier walk, consider taking the Katla Ice Cave Tour—it offers a similar experience, plus even more to see and explore

Landmannalaugar: Alot of hikes to see colord rocks, would ideally dedicate 2 days or Full day starting early morning
- Bláhylur
- Grænihryggur Hike

Lava Tunnel: Would rather spend time near the active volcano (Fagradalsfjall)

Grjótagjá Cave & hotspring (Game of Thrones): Closed off and very small

Ásbyrgi canyon: Large canyon, with trees and pond but nothing much to do