Iceland 5-Day Adventure: Nature's Wonders
9 cities |
16 attraction(s) |
total distance 859
km
TIPS
Day1
Day2
Day3
Day4
Day5
Day1: Reykjavik
4 attraction(s) ·
42 km
2
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
1
km
3
The Sun Voyager is a pirate ship skeleton sculpture located next to the northern coast of Reykjavik. It is an important symbol of this "smoke-free city" and takes the form of a giant insect. The sculptor Arnarson(Jón Gunnar Árnason, 1931-1989) is the author of this work.
40
km
4
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.
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
3
Day3: Vestur-Eyjafjallahreppur > Austur-Eyjafjallahreppur > Vik Handelssted
3 attraction(s) ·
52 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: Vatnajokull National Park
2 attraction(s) ·
1 km
1
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".
1
km
2
At the southeast mouth of Jokulsarlon glacier lake into the sea, the water volume of the lake is huge, carrying a large number of ice blocks. These ice blocks are often washed onto the black sand beach by ocean currents, forming a unique diamond beach landscape.
Day5: Stykkisholmur > Snafellsbar
4 attraction(s) ·
42 km
1
Located at the entrance of Grundarfjörður, a small town west of Stykkishólmur, there is a mountain peak that resembles a straw hat at a specific angle, hence its name. Beside the mountain, there are also some small waterfalls. These views can be captured from different angles to create stunning shots, making it one of the favorite shooting locations for photographers.
2
km
2
The Church Mountain Waterfall is one of the famous attractions on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, formed by the convergence of three waterfalls, complementing the nearby prominent Church Mountain. Visitors don't need to visit them separately, as the waterfall is located right across the road from Church Mountain, making it very convenient.
28
km
3
Nature area with a famous, glacier-peaked volcano, plus black-sand beaches & rock formations.
13
km
