Iceland Escape: 5-Day Adventure
7 cities |
12 attraction(s) |
total distance 697
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day3
Day4
Day5
Day1: Reykjavik
2 attraction(s) ·
1 km
1
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
1
km
2
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
Day2: Biskupstungnahreppur > Reykjavik
3 attraction(s) ·
47 km
1
Protected beauty spot with dramatic rocky scenery, lakes & ridges plus a national historical shrine.
38
km
2
Famous geyser erupting every several minutes & shooting water up to 70 m into the air.
9
km
3
Day3: Reykjavik > Austur-Eyjafjallahreppur > Vik Handelssted
3 attraction(s) ·
52 km
1
Selandjafoss, located in the southwestern part of Iceland, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, standing at 60 meters tall. It is situated between the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, on the Selandjafoss River, about 30 kilometers west of Skogar. This waterfall has been featured in books and magazines and is one of Iceland's most photographed waterfalls. Visitors can walk through a path behind the waterfall and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Additionally, Selandjafoss is conveniently located south of Iceland's Ring Road, making it easily accessible to tourists.
26
km
2
Striking 60m falls over a sheer, rocky cliff along the former coastline, with a viewing platform.
27
km
3
Translated to English:
In 1991, the black sand beach of Vik, Iceland, was listed as one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world by Islands Magazine. The "sand" of the black beach is formed by volcanic lava and has been shaped by sea winds and waves, turning the basalt into black sand. Among the black sand beaches in Iceland, Vik is uniquely characterized by its peculiar-shaped rocks under the cliffs, a long stone-made seawall extending into the sea, and a lava mountain in the vicinity. These elements add to the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the beach. Many film and television production crews choose this location to shoot scenes of otherworldly planets. Local legends attribute the black color of the beach to witchcraft, but it is actually a natural phenomenon, and the columnar basalt formations under the cliffs are the result of natural geological processes. When you hold the black sand in your hand and let it slip through your fingers, your hands do not get stained with any black color. The black sand beach is highly-translucent and uniquely beautiful.
Day4: Hornafjordur > Vatnajokull National Park
2 attraction(s) ·
39 km
1
National park with volcanoes, glaciers & campsites, plus adventure hiking trails for all abilities.
39
km
2
Jökulsárlón, also known as Glacier Lagoon, is one of the largest and most famous lakes in Iceland, located at the southern end of the Vatnajökull glacier. With a depth of up to 200 meters, it is the second deepest lake in Iceland. The lake water is a deep blue and clear, filled with variously-shaped large icebergs. One of the highlights of visiting here is taking a tour on an amphibious boat to admire the floating ice blocks. Many famous movies have been filmed here, including "Tomb Raider", "Batman Begins", and two James Bond movies, "Die Another Day" and "A View to a Kill".
Day5: Reykjavik
2 attraction(s) ·
79 km
1
Kerið Crater Lake is located in the volcanic region of western Iceland and is one of the seven crater lakes in the area. Formed approximately 6,500 years ago, this crater lake has a depth ranging from 7 to 14 meters. Unlike other crater lakes, it has only one relatively gentle rock wall, allowing visitors to approach the lake surface. Due to its high mineral content, the lake water is crystal clear and exhibits vibrant colors that change with the sunlight.
79
km
2
The famous geothermal hot spring in Iceland, Blue Lagoon (also known as Blue Lake), is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Formed by volcanic lava, the water temperature is around 37-39℃ and rich in minerals such as silicon and sulfur. Soaking in the hot springs allows one to not only admire the beauty of the aurora borealis, but also to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis. It is approximately 13 kilometers from Keflavík International Airport and only 39 kilometers from the capital city of Reykjavik.
