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How to travel Iceland: 14 Iceland Travel Tips (Circling Iceland Ep.05)

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How to travel Iceland: 14 Iceland Travel Tips (Circling Iceland Ep.05)

We show you how to plan your iceland trip by giving you some very useful iceland travel tips after traveling the country for 14 days along the ring road & golden circle.
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In the 5th episode of Circling Iceland we sat down in Reykjavik to talk about our trip and give you some useful Iceland travel tips in order to plan your own road trip.

Beside general travel information we focus on tips on how to do a road trip in Iceland by talking about car rentals, routes and road conditions. Nevertheless we also give tips for a stopover in Iceland, talk about the weather and accommodation options.

Iceland Travel Tips overview:
00:25 - our trip
00:52 - visa & entry requirements
01:40 - airport transfer (flybus & gray line)
02:19 - how to get around
02:38 - rental car options in Iceland
04:03 - road conditions & road closures
04:47 - routes & itineraries (ring road vs. golden circle)
05:30 - best time to visit
06:47 - how much time is needed
08:13 - tips for stopovers & short trips
08:49 - weather in iceland & what to pack
09:58 - accommodation in iceland
11:32 - prices in iceland
12:59 - Icelandic cuisine


Traveling Icelands Ring Road is the perfect way to get to know the country on and off the tourist paths. Therefore we took about 2 weeks to get to know Iceland properly by exploring waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, glacier caves, black beaches and of course the stunning coastlines all around the island finishing off in Reykjavik with the countries biggest music festival called „Iceland Airwaves“

We’ll show you which places to visit & our favorite things to do in Iceland in the upcoming videos and how to plan & organize your very own road trip in Iceland. Make sure to subscribe & activate notification to not miss any episode!

— Places we stayed at —
As mentioned in the video I exclusively stayed at the Oddsson Ho(s)tel for this part of the trip:


As said in the video we stayed in places offered on HomeAway. Therefore the following Links are direct Affiliate Links to the shown properties on the HomeAway website.

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— About our Cooperation with SadCars & Oddsson —
We partnered up with a local car rental company called who offer some of the best deals for travelers looking into renting a camper or road trip vehicle. For this the folks at SadCars provided us with a Dacia Duster for the period we did the Ring Road and the Golden Circle route.
In order to show you several accommodation options you can find in Iceland we teamed up with who let me stay in their ubercool suite in Reykjavik and with who let us stay in some of the coolest places all around the island.
Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.

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What to pack for Iceland - my Iceland Packing List (Circling Iceland Ep.06)

After traveling Iceland for 14 days I put together this comprehensive Iceland Packing list to help you prepare for your own trip to Iceland
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In the 6th episode of Circling Iceland I sat down after finishing the trip and show you what I packed for those 2 weeks in Iceland. I was traveling in October/November so I needed to prepare for moderate and freezing temperatures at the same time. Therefore this Iceland packing list is suitable for all seasons in most cases but I also point out differences where needed (e.g. in matters of jackets in summer vs. winter). 

Traveling Icelands Ring Road is the perfect way to get to know the country on and off the tourist paths. Therefore we took about 2 weeks to get to know Iceland properly by exploring waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, glacier caves, black beaches and of course the stunning coastlines all around the island finishing off in Reykjavik with the countries biggest music festival called „Iceland Airwaves“

We’ll show you which places to visit & our favorite things to do in Iceland in the upcoming videos and how to plan & organize your very own road trip in Iceland. Make sure to subscribe & activate notification to not miss any episode!

— Places we stayed at —
As mentioned in the video I exclusively stayed at the Oddsson Ho(s)tel for this part of the trip:


As said in the video we stayed in places offered on HomeAway. Therefore the following Links are direct Affiliate Links to the shown properties on the HomeAway website.

Nollur Farm:


Bragdavellir Cottages:


Cosy Cottage in Vik:



— About our Cooperation with SadCars, Oddsson & HomeAway —
We partnered up with a local car rental company called who offer some of the best deals for travelers looking into renting a camper or road trip vehicle. For this the folks at SadCars provided us with a Dacia Duster for the period we did the Ring Road and the Golden Circle route.
In order to show you several accommodation options you can find in Iceland we teamed up with who let me stay in their ubercool suite in Reykjavik and with who let us stay in some of the coolest places all around the island.
Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.

MY TRAVEL EQUIPMENT
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▸ Online Language Course

MY HOTEL & HOSTEL RECOMMENDATIONS


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ICELAND Travel Tips (A Guide for first-timers)

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Iceland Travel Guide (No BS) - Best Things to do in Iceland

A straight forward Iceland Travel Guide for those looking for information to plan a Iceland vacation and find the best things to do in Iceland. Including the best of the Ring Road and Golden Circle.
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I teamed up with friend and fellow travel YouTuber, Steve Hänisch, of back-packer.org, to set out on a 12-day Iceland vacation adventure around the ring road! Here is his Iceland Travel Guide:

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4. Southern Iceland Cottage -
5. Reykjavik Bachelor Pad -
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My favorite THINGS TO DO in Iceland::

► Reykjavik & Golden Circle

Iceland's capital city and home to 122,000 people. Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and most traveler's jumping off point for the Ring Road and Golden Circle.

The Golden Circle is a popular tourist driving route in southern Iceland, which covers about 300 kilometers looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. There are many Golden Circle tours, but I would recommend doing this with a rental car. Featured attractions include Geysir, Blue Lagoon and Gullfoss waterfall.

One of my favorite things to do in Iceland in this region is the Reykjadalur Hot Springs - A beautiful and unique geothermal river near the town of Hveragerði. It takes about one hour to hike up to the hot springs, so be prepared.

► Central Highlands

► Northern Iceland

Eyjafjörður Fjord - One of the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. Northern Iceland has very little light pollution, so tracking the Northern Lights over the Fjords is a great idea.

Ásbyrgi Canyon - This massive canyon was formed way back after the ice age as melting glacier floods ripped giant divots into the earth and left this beautiful valley and rock walls in its path.

Northern Lights - In order to have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, check out this website we used to track the cloud coverage and aurora activity.


Dettifoss Waterfall - Said to be Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and we’re getting a unique perspective - by moonlight.

► Western Iceland & Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Godafoss Waterfall - An expansive horseshoe-shaped cascade that’s probably my favorite waterfall of the entire trip.

► Eastern Iceland

Hverir or Namafjall geothermal field - Located in northeastern Iceland around the geothermal region of Lake Mývatn - a vast area of hot springs, sulfur crystals, and boiling mud pots.

► Southern Iceland

Seljalandsfoss - A popular waterfall in South Iceland, and the only waterfall (that I know of) in Iceland that you can walk behind.

Skogafoss - Massive curtain waterfall with a drop of 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, also in Southern Iceland.


Reynisfjara - Incredible black sand beach near Vik with basalt sea stacks to one side and rock formations jetting out of the ocean. Get here early to really appreciate it.

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Best of the Golden Circle - Iceland Road Trip Guide (Ep 4)

To find the best things to do in Iceland, in this final episode, we start the Iceland Road Trip in the south of Iceland, at our cottage near Vik.
We visited the famous Seljalandfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, saw the incredible black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, and then arrived in Reykjavik for the night.
The next day we set out to explore the Golden Circle, including Geysir, Gullfoss and a hot spring river called Reykjadalur.
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THINGS TO DO in Iceland (in this episode):

► Seljalandsfoss - A popular waterfall in South Iceland, and the only waterfall (that I know of) in Iceland that you can walk behind.

► Skogafoss - Massive curtain waterfall with a drop of 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, also in Southern Iceland.

► Reynisfjara - Incredible black sand beach near Vik with basalt sea stacks to one side and rock formations jetting out of the ocean. Get here early to really appreciate it.

► Reykjavik - Iceland's capital city and home to 122,000 people. Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and most traveler's jumping off point for the Ring Road and Golden Circle.

► Golden Circle - The Golden Circle is a popular tourist driving route in southern Iceland, which covers about 300 kilometers looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. There are many Golden Circle tours, but I would recommend doing this with a rental car.

► Geysir - The Geysir Hot Spring Area is home to boiling mud pits, exploding geysers, and the lively Strokkur geyser, which launches water 30 meters (100 ft) every few minutes.
The Geysir geyser is said to be the oldest known geyser in the world and where the name originates from.

► Gullfoss - Gullfoss is a very popular waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. The name Gullfoss means Golden Waterfall.

► Reykjadalur Hot Springs - A beautiful and unique geothermal river near the town of Hveragerði. It takes about one hour to hike up to the hot springs, so be prepared.

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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO ICELAND

Today we share 10 things to know before you go to Iceland including when to visit Iceland, things to know before you visit Iceland and where to go in Iceland. We also share both what to pack for Iceland Summer and what to pack for Iceland Winter. We give some Iceland budget travel tips, things to do in Iceland and general Iceland travel tips to help those planning a trip to Iceland.

Iceland has so much to offer visitors who love gorgeous landscapes and unique travel experiences. However, there are a few things you need to know before you go.

1. When to visit - When to visit Iceland is always the big question. Summer brings somewhat slightly warmer weather and longer days whilst Winter is perfect for the Northern Lights. Ideally, we recommend you visit from June to August to make the most out of the Midnight Sun and longer days. However, if you are set on seeing the Northern lights, make sure you visit in February, March, September and October. It is worth noting that the northern lights are not visible in the Summer months.
2. Always pack thermals or wool - No matter when you visit, you will need layers, thermals and/or wool. Iceland is cold, especially if you are visiting the Highlands or South Coast.
3. Limited daylight - Visiting in Winter brings its own type of magic but you need to plan your trip carefully. Daylight is very limited in the winter months - with darkness for almost 20 hours a day on the shortest days of the year. You are much more likely to see the Northern Lights during this time but just plan your days carefully
4. Bring a sleep mask - So Winter is dark but the summer is bright! The midnight sun should not be taken lightly; it shines almost all night so pack a sleep mask to be able to sleep. Most hotels have black-out drapes but it is worth bring those eye masks just incase!
5. Book everything in advance - Iceland is incredibly popular but also very limited in the way of restaurants, tours and hotels. Book everything in advance, even restaurant reservations.
6. Make sure you visit Reykjavik - The capital is charismatic and quirky, definitely a place you should visit during your trip. It is a great idea to use the city as a base then travel out to the sights each day.

00:00 INTRO
00:33 WHEN TO VISIT
01:08 ALWAYS PACK THERMALS
01:38 LIMITED DAYLIGHT
02:06 BRING A SLEEP MASK
02:31 BOOK EVERYTHING IN ADVANCE
03:01 VISIT REYKJAVIK
03:20 VISIT THE SIGHTS
03:39 RENT A CAR
04:17 USE CREDIT CARDS
04:30 AVOID ALCOHOL
04:54 OUTRO

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This is Holiday Extras’ Travel guides and we’re here in Iceland. We’ll be giving you all the essential information you need to Travel Better. We’ll be covering money, language, tips on where to go and even how to see the Northern Lights. But first, here’s a bit about the country itself.

Iceland is between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, about a three hour flight north from London. Iceland is unlike anywhere we’ve been before, its volcanic landscapes and picturesque backdrops create this almost untouched feeling and it’ll make you fall in love with the country.

Most international flights will arrive at Keflavik (KEF) airport, which is 40 minutes outside the capital city of Reykjavik and it’s here, where we’ll start.

Greyline and Flybus run transfer buses 35 minutes after each landing. Both services offer a hotel drop off at selected hotels for an additional fee. they cover most hotels but if you isn’t on there, you can find out which stop is closest and just walk the rest of the way.

An airport taxi will set you back around 12,000 Krona for the 45 minute journey. However, self-drive holidays are really popular here and, if this is ahwt you’re planning, then it makes sense to pick up your hire car at the airport, before you head into Reykjavik.

Reykjavik is the base for most holidays in Iceland. It’s the world’s most northernly capital city and it’s a hub for Icelandic culture. Reykjavik is the embodiment of the Iceland culture of proud self-sufficiency and fierce interest in the arts. There’s no McDonald’s or Starbucks here; instead, its streets are lined with independent coffee shops and boutiques. There’s always something going on and the nightlife is legendary. Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of the Reykjavik Grapevine for what’s going on while you’re here.

It’s worth trying to stay in the centre as a room in the middle puts everything within walking distance. AirBnBs and hotels and plentiful but if you’re coming in the summer, book in advance because it can get super busy. If you want to book a tour out of the city, then head to Laugavegur. There are loads of tourist information outlets here that can help you with anything you want to do.

After spending some time in Reykjavik, we recommend jumping in your car and taking a day to explore the Golden Circle. It’s one of Iceland’s most popular tours, taking in the Geyser, Thingvellir National Park and Gulfoss.

If you’re staying a bit longer, then the south coast is a must. Follow the Ring Road all the way to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, stopping off at sites like Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss and some of the world’s most beautiful black sand beaches. And of course, don’t forget to stop by the Blue Lagoon on your way back. It’s only 20 minutes outside Keflavik airport and it’s the perfect way to end your Icelandic adventure.

Getting around Iceland on your own is surprisingly straight-forward. The main Ring Road connects all the major towns and if you stick to it, you can’t really go wrong. Now bear in mind that driving here is nothing like driving at home so there are a few things you need to know…

Summer is the time to do a driving holiday, as the roads will be open and the conditions will be good with lots of daylight. The weather in Winter can make driving difficult and once you leave Reykjavik it can get quite dangerous. It’s not recommended unless you really know what you’re doing; getting stuck in a white-out isn’t fun.

If you plan on straying off the Ring Road, then hire a four wheel drive car. the roads can be uneven and pot-holes are common. Do not go on F Roads, as hire cars are not allowed on them. Off-road driving is forbidden as it damages the environment. You’ll get fined around 350,000 Krona if caught.

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Iceland: The Ultimate Travel Guide by TourRadar gives you all the info you need to explore the island of fire and ice like a pro. Learn some basics about the country, including what you have to do & see once you arrive, when it's best to travel and which food & drinks you definitely need to enjoy throughout your journey.
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Iceland has something for every traveller, no matter if you’re looking to relax or channel your inner thrill seeker. If you want to chill out then you must visit Blue Lagoon, the ultimate geothermal spa in the country, located in a lava field in Grindavik. Of course, there’s plenty of natural springs scattered throughout the country, many along the Reykjanes Peninsula. The rich minerals will leave your skin feeling brand new. Once you’re relaxed and ready for an adventure you’ll want to add a few hiking trails to your list of must-have experiences. Take a walk through Thingvellier National Park or the Latrabjarg Cliffs, go river rafting down Hvita River, snorkel through the Silfra ravine or even kayak between fjords in Ísafjörðu.

Travelling along Iceland’s Ring Road (which covers the entire circumference of the country) will allow you to cross off these essential Icelandic bucket list items with ease. Booking a tour will ensure your trip is fun, flawless and stress-free:

Remember to pack your waterproof hiking boots, waterproof rain jacket, swimsuit, flip flops, thin gloves, hiking socks, sunglasses, and a camera with extra batteries.

Iceland’s currency is the Icelandic krona. The country is a mostly cashless society so don’t hesitate to back your debit and credit cards as they are likely to be accepted everywhere. Alcohol and restaurant meals can be more expensive than one might anticipate so bring enough cash to accommodate your needs.

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Iceland, the land of fire and ice, exists on a remote island between Norway and Greenland and boasts a modest population of just over 300,000 people. You’ll soon discover that there are plenty of reasons to make your next vacation an Icelandic one.

Roughly 10% of the country’s surface is covered by glaciers and there are 130 volcanoes spread throughout, 18 of which have erupted since the settlement of Iceland 1100 years ago. Nearly 60% of the nation’s entire population live in the capital city of Reykjavik and those who do not are scattered sparsely throughout its rural countryside.

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Best Things to do in Reykjavik & Golden Circle - 48h Challenge (Circling Iceland Ep.04)

With this video I show you some great things to do in Reykjavik & along the Golden Circle route in 48 hours - a great resource for your own trip!
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In the 4th episode of Circling Iceland we use Reykjavik as our home base and took on the challenge to do as much as possible in 48h - so we start very early each day to make the most our of it. Our goal is to show you the best things to do in Reykjavik one day and the best sights along the golden circle the other day.

By using the daylight to the max (only doable from late spring - early autumn!) and part of the night we were able to squeeze in even some extra activities in the Highlands, a festival and some Hot Springs. Please be aware that we planned this itinerary way ahead with the help of locals: we had a tough, very strict schedule in order to make it happen in 48h- if you want to do the same we recommend to take 2 more days to be able to enjoy it!!

Come with us as we explore the center of Reykjavik with its many sights, the nightlife, the blue lagoon and the best sights along the golden circle!

Even though we finished our trip this won’t be the last episode - in the upcoming episode we talk about everything you need to know about traveling Iceland yourself!

Traveling Icelands Ring Road is the perfect way to get to know the country on and off the tourist paths. Therefore we took about 2 weeks to get to know Iceland properly by exploring waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, glacier caves, black beaches and of course the stunning coastlines all around the island finishing off in Reykjavik with the countries biggest music festival called „Iceland Airwaves“

We’ll show you which places to visit & our favorite things to do in Iceland in the upcoming videos and how to plan & organize your very own road trip in Iceland. Make sure to subscribe & activate notification to not miss any episode!

— Places I stayed at —
As mentioned in the video I exclusively stayed at the Oddsson Ho(s)tel for this part of the trip:



Things to do in Reykjavik & Things to do along the Golden Circle as shown in this episode:
- Hallkrimskirkja
- Reykjavik Old Harbour & Harpa
- Blue Lagoon
- Hlemmur Food Hall
- Iceland Airwaves Festival
- Golden Circle
- Geysir
- Gullfoss
- Oddsson Hostel
- Hrauneyjar Highland Center
- Kerid Crater
- Reykjadalur

— About our Cooperation with SadCars & Oddsson —
We partnered up with a local car rental company called who offer some of the best deals for travelers looking into renting a camper or road trip vehicle. For this the folks at SadCars provided us with a Dacia Duster for the period we did the Ring Road and the Golden Circle route.
In order to show you several accommodation options you can find in Iceland I teamed up with this time who let me stay in their ubercool suite in Reykjavik.
Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.

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Things to do in North Iceland & East Iceland, Ring Road (Circling Iceland Ep.02)

We continue our ring road trip and show you awesome things to do in North Iceland & East Iceland e.g. Northern Lights and Waterfalls!
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In the second episode of Circling Iceland we use our house in Nollur as a base to explore all the things to do in North Iceland starting with the Godafoss Waterfall. Luckily the weather was with us and we got lucky to see the Northern Lights right in front of our house - instead of sleeping we spent several hours in front of our house in total awe.

On our second day in the north we drove to Myvatn, Dettifoss and then all the way down to Bragdavellir where we moved into our next Apartment to explore sights in the east like the Hengifoss waterfall.
In the next episode we will show you the most popular sights in the south, including glaciers, waterfalls, impressive canyons but also some lesser known spots.

Traveling Icelands Ring Road is the perfect way to get to know the country on and off the tourist paths. Therefore we took about 2 weeks to get to know Iceland properly by exploring waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, glacier caves, black beaches and of course the stunning coastlines all around the island finishing off in Reykjavik with the countries biggest music festival called „Iceland Airwaves“

We’ll show you which places to visit & our favorite things to do in Iceland in the upcoming videos and how to plan & organize your very own road trip in Iceland. Make sure to subscribe & activate notification to not miss any episode!

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Things to do in North Iceland as shown in this episode:
- Godafoss
- Northern Lights
- Myvatn
- Grjotagja Cave
- Namafjall
- Dettifoss

Things to do in East Iceland as shown in this episode:
- Hengifoss
- Stokksnes
- Seydisfjordur
- Höfn

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Vök Baths

We visit the wonderful Vök Baths in east Iceland and meet Aðalheiður Ósk Guðmundsdóttir in this Spotlight video. There are few things fresher than jumping into lake Urriðavatn straight from the floating geothermal pool.

Iceland Winter Travel Guide | HOW TO TRAVEL ICELAND and How You Can Plan Your Perfect Trip

Ok let's talk about HOW TO TRAVEL ICELAND , with my ICELAND TRAVEL GUIDE. In this video I will Explain how you can plan your perfect ICELAND WINTER TRIP, I will break down what to see in Iceland and what to expect from Iceland in Winter. There's too many Cinematic Iceland Videos showing how amazing Iceland is but they never explain HOW TO TRAVEL ICELAND. So what I'm going to do is breakdown the best Iceland trips, how to save money and how you can prepare your perfect Iceland getaway. I want to share with you EXACTLY how I get PLAN YOUR TRIP TO ICELAND and to to avoid these common mistakes. I will be sharing my full Iceland Travel itinerary, to help you as you plan your Iceland trip

If you're wondering if this video will help you plan your first trip to Iceland then the answer is YES! I will explain my experience of Iceland and how you can plan the perfect trip to Iceland, I explain the reality of the Northern Lights, the best way to see the BLUE LAGOON and how you get the best Icelandic experience. Using these methods will help decided what sights are right for you and how you can save money in Iceland. If you want to learn the BEST WAY to Travel Iceland in the Winter, this is the video for you!

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0:00 - INTR0
0:59 - CINEMATIC ICELAND
1:55 - WHERE TO START
2:27 - WHERE TO STAY
4:21 - AIRPORT TRANSFER
4:46 - WEATHER IN ICELAND
6:39 - WHAT TO SEE/WHAT TO EXPECT
6:48 - TIP 1 GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR
8:02 - TIP 2 NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
10:30 - TIP 3 SOUTH COAST TOUR
11:18 - TIP 4 - THERMAL SPRING RIVER TOUR
12:42 - TIP 5 FOOD TIPS IN REYKJAVIK
13:30 - TIP 6 BLUE LAGOON
14:50 - TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY
15:59 - OUTO

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Tour Itinerary - This is my 5 day itinerary for a first timers trip to Iceland in Winter, all tours are based out of Reykjavik. Remember if you want to experience Iceland in Winter it's highly recommended base yourself in Reykjavik due to the weather in Winter. If you want to be independent and hire a car then please do so outside of the Winter months!

Day 1 - Try and get an early flight settle down in your hotel and explore Reykjavik. This also the perfect time to do your Northern Lights Tour (link below).

Day 2 - Raise and Shin early because today is Golden Circle Tour. When you're back in Reykjavik why not grab a drink or a nice Bun from Braud & Co Bakery?

Day 3 - This is the best time to take a more adventurous tour, this is where I took our Hot Spring River Hike. If you want to experience a nice warm 40c river while surrounded by snow covered mountains and ice, then this is one the one for you! When you're back in Reykjavik why not grab a drink at Bravó? A Great Bar will a chill atmosphere.

Day 4 - South Coast Tour - Today you will see the water falls of Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Black Sand Beach, the town of Vik and visit a Glacier! Maybe treat yourself back in Reykjavik and have a meal out.

Day 5 - Last Day, try and book an evening flight so you can take it easier and explore more of Reykjavik, wonder through the port, perhaps see the Lighthouse (a great Instagram location). One your way back to the Airport this is perfect time to visit the Blue Lagoon. Spend a few hours here so you're nice and relaxed before flying back home.

This a great way to first see Iceland and you've only scratched the surface, it's a question of when you'll return not if.

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5 Must Try Foods in Iceland

Food in Iceland is actually very delicious! And while it's not world famous cuisine, these are the 5 very Icelandic foods that you have to try before you leave the country.

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Finding Northern Lights in Iceland - Iceland Road Trip Guide (Ep 2)

Things to do in Iceland will most definitely include an Iceland Road Trip around the Ring Road and/or Golden Circle.

I teamed up with friend and fellow travel YouTuber, Steve Hänisch, of back-packer.org, to set out on a 12-day Iceland vacation adventure around the ring road! This is episode two!
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THINGS TO DO in Iceland (in this episode):

► Eyjafjörður Fjord - One of the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. Northern Iceland has very little light pollution, so tracking the Northern Lights over the Fjords is a great idea.

► Ásbyrgi Canyon - This massive canyon was formed way back after the ice age as melting glacier floods ripped giant divots into the earth and left this beautiful valley and rock walls in its path.

► Northern Lights - In order to have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, check out this website we used to track the cloud coverage and aurora activity.


► Godafoss Waterfall - An expansive horseshoe-shaped cascade that’s probably my favorite waterfall of the entire trip.

► Hverir or Namafjall geothermal field - Located in northeastern Iceland around the geothermal region of Lake Mývatn - a vast area of hot springs, sulfur crystals, and boiling mud pots.

► Dettifoss Waterfall - Said to be Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and we’re getting a unique perspective - by moonlight.
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7 mind-blowing natural wonders of Southern Iceland

These spectacular waterfalls and natural wonders of Southern Iceland are worth a visit. You might recognize some locations from famous TV shows and music videos.

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10 Hidden Gems in Iceland | Uncrowded Must-sees in the Summer ????

Today’s video includes 10 hidden gems to see in Iceland. These places are relatively unknown and are also less crowded than the “main” attractions along the Ring Road, like Skógafoss. And as you can see in the video, several of these spots are also great places to fly a drone and take pictures.

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Ice Caves, Plane Crashes, & Bieber's Canyon - Iceland Road Trip Guide (Ep 3)

Episode 3 of this Iceland Road Trip adventure takes place on the east coast where Steve and I explore the best things to do in Iceland on this side of the Ring Road.
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THINGS TO DO in Iceland (in this episode):

► Hofn - Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of Iceland which offers incredible views of the Vatnajökull glacier.

► Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Massive ice chunks from the nearby Vatnajökull Glacier float down into the glacier lagoon. You can even take a boat tour into the glacier lagoon and get a closer look.

► Diamond Beach - Diamond Beach is just across the road from the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. It’s called Diamond Beach because large chunks of glacier ice flows down from the lagoon and stick on the black sand beach, which look like diamonds.

► Local Guide of Vatnajökull - Local Guide Glacier Tours is a family owned and operated business that has been running glacier tours since 1991. In the summer months they run glacier hikes over the glacier and in the winter months they offer Ice Cave Tours. Book a tour here - - tell them we sent you : )

► Vatnajökull Glacier Tour - The Vatnajökull Glacier is Europe’s largest glacier, covering 8% of Iceland’s landmass. Traversing down into the dark gray and bright blue caves, seeing the naturally formed underground passageways and glacier rivers - this is definitely one of the most unique experiences of the entire trip.

► Hengifoss - The third highest waterfall in Iceland at 128 meters high. The rock formation around the waterfall is absolutely incredible and its a great little hike along the Fjord in East Iceland.

► Iceland Reindeer - Wild reindeer live only in East Iceland, but like most animals in Iceland, they are not native. Truly incredible to see!

► Seljavallalaug Pool - Built in 1923, its said to bee one of, if not the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. Although it is technically geothermal heated, it’s not the warmest of waters. Be warned.

► Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon - 100 meters deep and about two kilometers long, the Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is an incredible site to see. It has recently become famous thanks to Justin Bieber shooting his 2015 smash hit “I’ll Show You” here. I can’t lie, I liked the video… minus the underwear scene - not necessary Justin.

► Sólheimasandur Plane Crash - This famous plane crash in Iceland rests on a black sand beach in Southeastern Iceland. It crashed here in 1973, when a US Navy DC plane ran out of fuel - fortunately everyone in the plane survived. It is about a 4km walk from the parking lot to see the plane crash.

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