5-day Guide to Iceland
CHECKLIST
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Book flight to Reykjavik (~$450)
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Confirm Airbnb for trip (~$350)
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Book rental car (~$250)
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Reserve tickets for the following:
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Make your packing list
$1500
May-Oct
ITINERARY
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Faxi waterfall
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Geysir waterfall
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Stop by horse farm along route
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Gulfoss waterfall
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Thingvellir National Park
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Silfra snorkeling or diving
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Fontana hot springs spa
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Dinner at local restaurant
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Chase northern lights (check k.p. index)
$80
Reykjavik
ITINERARY
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Arrive at airport early in the morning, pick up rental car
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Breakfast in Reykjanesbaer town
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Bridge America
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Blue Lagoon Spa
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Check-in to accommodations
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Costco and Vinbudin for groceries and alcohol for the week, prepare meals
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$100
Reykjavik
ITINERARY
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Seljalandsfoss
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Skogafoss waterfall
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Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon
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Glacier hiking tour
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Sunset at Reynisfjara black sand beach
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Dinner in Vik town
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Chase northern lights (check k.p. index)
$30
Reykjavik
ITINERARY
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Kerid volcanic crater
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Reykjadalur hot spring thermal River - hike, eat packed lunch
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Standard lava tunnel cave tour
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Horsebackriding
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Dinner at accommodations
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Bar crawling - check out Reykjavik nightlife
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$40
Reykjavik
ITINERARY
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Check out of accommodations
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Explore city of Reykjavik
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Hallgrimskirkja church tower for panoramic views of the city
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Famous hotdogs at Bæjarins Beztu
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Check out museums
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Souvenir shopping in downtown
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Arrive at KEF airport for departure
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$50
Fly home