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Conditions in July

  • ~20 hours of sunlight
  • Sunrise: ~4:00 AM
  • Sunset: ~11:00 PM

Itinerary Option-1: Full Island Drive

Day 1: Saturday, July 1

  • Morning: Land in KEF, pick up rental car at 8:00 AM.
  • Activities:
    • Visit Blue Lagoon (~23 min drive, pre-booked tickets recommended).
    • Drive to Krísuvíkurberg Cliffs (~30 min).
      • Optional stops: Selatangar, Iceland coast viewpoints.
  • Night Stay: Reykjavik or outskirts (Reykjavik Peace Center).

Day 2: Sunday, July 2

  • Activities:
    • Visit Lava Centre Museum (Optional) (~1–2 hours).
    • Explore Seljalandsfoss (~20 min drive).
    • Visit Skogafoss (~30 min drive).
    • ATV Tour at Mýrdalsjökull Base (3:00 PM, pre-booked).
    • End the day at Reynisfjara Beach (~23 min drive).
  • Night Stay: Camping at Skaftafell (no reservation required).

Day 3: Monday, July 3

  • Morning:
    • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (~44 min drive).
      • Zodiac Boat Tour at 10:00 AM (pre-booked).
  • Afternoon: Drive along the southeast coast.
  • Night Stay: Egilsstaðir (Hafaldan HI Hostel).

Day 4: Tuesday, July 4

  • Activities:
    • Visit Stuðlagil Canyon (~1 hour drive).
    • Explore Lake Myvatn (~2 hours drive).
      • Key spots:
        • Myvatn Geothermal Area
        • Myvatn Nature Baths
        • Dimmuborgir Lava Field
        • Grjótagjá Lava Cave
    • Optional short hikes: Hverfjall mountain, Hofdi.
  • Night Stay: Lake Myvatn (Hlid Hostel, pre-booked).

Day 5: Wednesday, July 5

  • Activities:
    • Morning: Explore Husavik (~48 min drive).
    • Visit Godafoss Waterfall (~40 min drive).
    • Evening in Akureyri (~35 min drive).
  • Night Stay: Akureyri (Airbnb Option).

Day 6: Thursday, July 6

  • Activities:
    • Drive to Ketubjörg Cliffs (~2 hours).
    • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula:
      • Kirkjufell Mountain
      • Svörtuloft Lighthouse (optional)
      • Dritvik Djúpalónssandur Pebble Beach
      • Lóndrangar Basalt Towers
      • Hellnar Viewpoint
  • Night Stay: The Freezer Hostel (Booking Link).

Day 7: Friday, July 7

  • Activities:
    • Explore Þingvellir National Park:
      • Gulfoss Waterfall
      • Geysir Hot Springs
    • Optional: Hike Thingvellir Loop.
  • Night Stay: Camping at Þingvellir (Details).

Day 8: Saturday, July 8

  • Activities:
    • Morning in Þingvellir National Park.
    • Afternoon: Drive to Reykjavik (~40 min).
    • Explore Reykjavik:
      • Sun Voyager Sculpture
      • Museums
      • Whale Watching (Optional)
  • Night Stay: Reykjavik (Hotel Options).

Day 9: Sunday, July 9

  • Activities:
    • Final day exploring Reykjavik.
    • Afternoon: Drive to KEF airport (~50 min).
    • Flight: Depart KEF at 4:50 PM.

Itinerary Option-2: Drive Clockwise arund the island

Day 1: Saturday, July 1

  • Activities:
    • Land in KEF, pick up rental car at 8:00 AM.
    • Visit Blue Lagoon (~23 min drive, pre-booked tickets recommended).
    • Drive to Krísuvíkurberg Cliffs (~30 min).
      • Optional stops: Selatangar, Iceland coast viewpoints.
  • Night Stay: Reykjavik or outskirts.

Day 2: Sunday, July 2

  • Option 1:
    • Visit Lava Centre Museum (~1–2 hours).
    • Explore Seljalandsfoss (~20 min drive).
    • Visit Skogafoss (~30 min drive).
    • End at Reynisfjara Beach (~32 min drive).
    • Night Stay: Camping at Skaftafell.
  • Option 2:
    • Full-day South Coast & ATV Tour with hotel pickup.
    • Return to Reykjavik or the same stay from Day 1.

Day 3: Monday, July 3

  • Activities:
    • Explore Þingvellir National Park:
      • Gulfoss Waterfall
      • Geysir Hot Springs
      • Thingvellir Loop Hike (optional).
  • Night Stay: Camping in Þingvellir.

Day 4: Tuesday, July 4

  • Activities:
    • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula:
      • Kirkjufell Mountain
      • Dritvik Djúpalónssandur Pebble Beach
      • Lóndrangar Basalt Towers
      • Hellnar Viewpoint
  • Night Stay: Stay near Borðeyri or Snæfellsnes.

Day 5: Wednesday, July 5

  • Activities:
    • Drive to Ketubjörg Cliffs (~2 hours).
    • Optional: Whale Watching tour at Husavik.
    • Visit Godafoss Waterfall.
  • Night Stay: Guesthouse or Hostel nearby.

Day 6: Thursday, July 6

  • Activities:
    • Relax at Lake Myvatn:
      • Myvatn Geothermal Area
      • Myvatn Nature Baths
      • Dimmuborgir Lava Field
      • Grjótagjá Lava Cave
    • Night Stay: Lake Myvatn.

Day 7: Friday, July 7

  • Activities:
    • Optional second day at Lake Myvatn.
    • Visit Stuðlagil Canyon.
    • Drive to Akureyri (~3 hours).
  • Night Stay: Akureyri.

Day 8: Saturday, July 8

  • Activities:
    • Drive to Reykjavik (~4 hours).
    • Explore Reykjavik:
      • Museums, Sun Voyager, or Whale Watching.
  • Night Stay: Reykjavik.

Day 9: Sunday, July 9

  • Final day in Reykjavik.
  • Flight: Depart KEF at 4:50 PM.