Iceland Travel Guide (No BS) - Best Things to do in Iceland
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- 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 TH-camr, 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:
www.back-packer.org/iceland-t...
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☆ MORE INFO FROM THIS ICELAND TRAVEL VIDEO ☆
Iceland Travel Partners:
- Iceland Car Rental - sadcars.com/
- homeaway.com (see below)
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WHERE WE STAYED in Iceland (with HomeAway):
1. Arnarstapi Cottages - bit.ly/Arnarstapi-Cottages
2. Akureyi Nollur Farm - bit.ly/Nollur-Farm
3. East Iceland Cottage - bit.ly/Iceland-Cottage
4. Southern Iceland Cottage - bit.ly/South-Iceland-Cottage
5. Reykjavik Bachelor Pad - bit.ly/Reykjavik-Apartment
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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.
en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/...
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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CORRECTION: Iceland is not a member of the EU, however, they are a member of the Schengen Agreement, which follows similar EU travel regulations. I apologize for misspeaking. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Otherwise, I hope you enjoyed the Iceland mini series! Come say hello on Instagram - instagram.com/tourist2townie/
I want to no more about Iceland
This whole thing is a matter of jack of all trades; master of none. If you are traveling somewhere are you going to take the advice of a fly-by-night narcissist who went there once for a week? Or an insider or a regional specialist? Its perfectly absurd.
Also, not only those countries can go to Iceland without a visa. I'm from Costa Rica and I don't need a visa to visit Iceland
Thanks for the video. - This particular point about EU/Schengen hardly even warrants a correction since it makes no difference for practical purposes, so pay no attention to negative comments above. - As an Icelander, I'd say that your video is overall a fair and very useful and informative account. Well done!
Gareth Leonard I´m planning on going to Iceland in the spring. Are there hostels that we can go and make a reservation at on the same day or do all places require you to reserve in advance?
Iceland was the best place with the nicest people I have ever met. I'd love to go back one day.
I live here. My advice would be: don't skip anything if you come here, everything is equally beautiful in it's own way.
bruh adopt me😭
I wish I lived there. I wish I could visit but I can’t health wise. I love the cold and ice n snow storms n wood stoves and I’d give almost anything to see the northern lights in person. One can wish right!
Hi, may I know where r u in Iceland ? I ll visit Iceland 2021 new year after corona virus end
@@alumansibarani7622 We live in Olafsfjordur : th-cam.com/video/3smVyNsK4hc/w-d-xo.html
Lol be my Airbnb for $20 a night
I'm Icelandic and I have travelled all around iceland. I did it with my family to visit relatives and sleep there and it took 2 weeks. And it was amazing seeing beautiful destinations all around iceland in mine and my family 2 week trip
I'm planning to stay there for 30days.Is it possible for you to list me 100 best places I can visit there?
LOCAL TIP: Buy the alcohol at the Duty Free store at the airport when you land in Iceland, it's soooo much cheaper!
wow... thats totally new to me. that's a rare suggestion. I mean anywhere else, people avoid shopping in airport. so thank you ill keep that in mind. (y)
Even cheaper is to just buy the allowed alcohol at your home, and put it in your suitcase. That is actually what I do when I leave the country.
Thank you for the tip! I’m going next week so I’ll definitely make a stop.
@@gubjorggisladottir3525 Icelandic Customs allows people who enter the country to have in their possession only one litre of strong alcohol and two litres of wine, even if it is bought at Keflavík's Duty Free Shop. This is the limit of alcohol that may be brought into the country, regardless of where it is bought.
JnRgaragejams how was it!!! I’m going there this Friday!! Can’t wait 😊
Ásbyrgi is one of my favorite places in Iceland. Went there every summer as a kid. A bit of lore, Ásbyrgi is meant to have been created as Odin's eight legged horse Sleipnir stepped down on Midgard on one of his trips. This is why it's horseshoe shaped.
So nice to see someone giving a no BS relaxed without the hype review of a travel trip. Excellent.
I have T-mobile’s international plan and went to Iceland last year. They piggy back off of local carriers so we had ZERO issues. In fact, my signal was better than it is in the US. I was amazed that I had 4G full bar service in the middle of nowhere. We only drove from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik and to Skogafoss from there but had full and consistent service the entire time.
The drone footage are breath taking!!!
I love this no BS guide. Everything I need to know in a compact video with full disclosure and visuals to boot. 10/10 will be referring to your channel for all new countries I visit.
Thank you for this; described the kind of experience I'm looking forward to in Iceland
One thing you must keep in mind if you're traveling in Iceland, specially the highlands the weather can change quickly and it can become extremely bad in a short amount of time.
I used to take these advices very serious until I kept finding out for myself that most of the time people are either weak/delicate about weather or just plain exaggerated b3cause all the places I have visited the weather hasn't been really that extreme, only one place I went to yes it was crazy.
We’re all set to leave for Iceland in a couple of weeks and I found your video really helpful to understand the place. Loved it!
I was in Iceland this past March on the south coast for 8 days. After watching your series, I want to go back and see the rest of the island. Very nicely done, my friend.
Brilliant video Gareth, I'm inspired to go back and see much more of Iceland. Epic drone and nature shots.
Cheers Gabriel!
This is a really good video. I went to Iceland last year and everything mentioned was pretty accurate
I'm going this September for 2 weeks ...than you so much .Made my trip so much easier to plan...thx again.
Wilderness Drifter dont lisen to him hes a travelin pig. in iceland we hate pepole like him
Amazing and beautiful landscapes. Thanks for such a helpful, and honest, video!
This is just amazing and so honest and useful. Thanks so much for this. Saludos !
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you
Thank you for such a wonderful video Gareth. I am going to Iceland with a friend and wanted a real perspective. Out of all the video research, your is definitely the most informative, real and visually appealing. Thank you
Glad you enjoy and travel as I do. been to Iceland many times and heading back there in a few days. The highlands are not to be missed.
I'm from Iceland and I have lived here all of my life.🇮🇸
It's so fun being in Iceland in the summer because of heat. But not in the winter because of cold weather and storms and lightning
Then go to Athens (Greece) during the summer. The temperature is amount 30 - 40+° Celsius.
So much for heat.
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Gareth, if you like vibes like Iceland you should definitely go to Kyrgyzstan. Incredible views, nature, mountains, no tourists, safe, great food, lots of culture and I think there is no visa for Americans and most of Europeans.
Yes! Love Kyrgyzstan! My 10 year old son and I went hiking and horse riding, stayed in the mountains in a yurt with shepherds - so awesome! And Bishkek was great!
Thank you Gareth for the information. This is very helpful!
Million thanks Mr.Gareth for beautiful with lot of information about Iceland...be blessed
This was an amazing video as I am deciding where to do my first solo trip in July. Much appreciated!
"you gotta try fermented shark"
"ugh its disgusting"
lol
I don't blame him though. Last time I tried these sharks was when I was in kindergarden. I've never tasted it again. And I'm a local.
You are my go to guy for Iceland...loved your commentary!!!!
Thank you! Very helpful. Just what we were looking for!
Excellent video, thank you. We've been before, but are planning a late winter camp van trip and this is very helpful
great video. i have been to iceland in 2017 and going in two weeks again. done most of the things you recommend. even the shark. thx for this video
Super informative video! I’m thrilled to be traveling there soon, excited!
Awesome video and insight Gareth. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Iceland is on my bucket list and I'm from the Caribbean, so definately have to dress warm if i wanna see the northern lights.
Haha, absolutely dress warm Antonio! Thanks for watching, and I hope you have the opportunity to experience Iceland as well! Cheers!!
Wow, wow, wow. Stunning scenery.
Excellent job Gareth! Can't wait to go see some of your recommendations. I leave this Saturday for a 4 day stopover.
Love your enthusiasm! Clearly you guys had a great time visiting those lovely places. I don't mind hiking in the rain or fog if the surroundings are as amazing as your video showed. Off season is often the best season to visit places at least in my experience.
I love the guide. Very informative. 10/10. What I can add from myself - Blue Lagoon was nice 15 years ago, now its a tourist trap full of Chinese tourists. Also everybody in Iceland speaks English, even kids however it would be in good manner to at least learn how to say "thank you, sorry, excuse me, cheers" etc..
Slashplite Sadly they ruin everything. It’s like that here in Canada. Downtown Ottawa they’re obnoxious and open boat windows along the canal
Great review ! Very useful and your footage is incredible ❤️
Great video, I watched a couple of your others as well. Looking to take a single mom trip, first real overseas trip, with my son next March and planning has been so fun. Thanks for all the tips and reviews of places. Of all the videos I've watched yours was my favorite. Thanks for telling it like it is and showing what it can be like. You all look like you had a great time.
thank you - great video! I'm headed there in two weeks for only 3 days, but we plan on seeing as much of Iceland as we can pack in!
Excellent video. So informative. Keep them coming. Great job!.
Thank you for this great video! I'm going to Iceland soon, it was very informative!
Thank you for mentioning the credit/debit part. Was curious about that.
Thanks!
I appreciate this informative video!
One of the best videos on TH-cam period.
What awesome place I wish I could go... Beautiful landscape. So nicely done...☺ Thank you.
Thanks to your tips i made an awesome trip to Iceland in august/september 2019. 31 days throughout Iceland and a lot of drone videos i made! Thanks a lot!
what month?
Wow, you nailed it! We went in September 2017. We missed out on the interior, north and the west above Kirkjufell. I wish I had done more research on rental cars and gone with a 4x4. We ordered a regular car from Budget at the airport - quoted $40/day for the car and $15/day for insurance but insurance ended up costing $60/day...yup a total of $100/day for a regular car. We loaded up on food at Bonus and Costco to cook our meals and stayed in a few AirBNBs in Reykjavik and Holsvollur. We had a big storm blow in so we stopped at a couple museums that were not originally on our list but were really well done. I loved finding the less popular spots on side roads. There are gorgeous places everywhere. Iceland...the land of waterfalls, rainbows, horses and sheep.
Brilliant guide thanks Gareth !
I love the Iceland series! Watching your videos feels like I’m watching natgeo but more personal
Most helpful video I've seen so far. thank you ! :)
👍 list of things to do, definitely on my bucket full list, and Iceland I must say is beauti 🔥
Iceland is a lovely place!! Amazing video
thank you Gareth very nice...exactly what I needed! Mahalo!
Great set of videos man easily one of the best vlogs iv seen on Iceland. Definitely going to be checking back for a few of those accommodation locations.
great job Gareth😜cant wait to see your next vlog series✌️
Awesome video! Thanks for all the info. 👍🏼
Excellent job to explain everything about Iceland.like it.I hope to go soon to Iceland to see this beautiful country.thank you.👍👍😃
Thank you that helped a lot I’m planning a trip in December
Thank you, this video is very helpful and informative. First timer going in November!
thanks for sharing your experience :)
Best place in the world. Can't wait to go back
I had a long layover in kevlavik coming back to the states from eu...Got a rental car and slept overnight in the parking lot of the blue lagoon. Did a lot of driving around ... such a beautiful country.
week done video, can't wait to go in Feb
This is incredibly informative!
Great video! We really want to go to Iceland now!
Thanks for all the great Tips! Took notes for our trip in September.
Such a great video! We're hoping to go to Iceland too and will definitely use his tips!
Excellent Iceland series! Well done! 👏👍🇮🇸
So great! all the tips are so useful. Love this video!
I’ve always wanted to visit Iceland!
My name is Johan Schmelzer in Tx USA
Great video ... tons on info ... I'm going in July - this was very helpful. Thanks ...
This is an awesome guide! Thanks!
Thanks for the info Gareth.
glad I watched this before going there in mid JULY. Cant wait!!!
You can
Love your straight forward honest approach
Great video, beautiful everywhere. Sounds like a place I need to come back to as a retired Geologist. I haven't been there since 1985 and most of it was in an airplane.
Wished I had viewed this earlier before I visited Iceland! Had missed many spots. But... Tq for sharing; would love to visit cool Iceland again !
Would recommend a visit to Fjörukráin, a viking-themed restaurant. Good food and a pretty cool building
If u knew this is Icelandic see fjörukráin
loveeeeee Iceland, great video man
Thanks so much! Going in Sept
booked a trip for September!
Absolutely fantastic video, I am going next weekend for 3 days. Reykjavik and Vik.
Amazing video, thanks!!
i have seen a lot of great videos about iceland.. i look forward to a visit one day
this is a cool video. love the place too.thank you for sharing, have a woderful day!!!
thx im going to use this guide when i go to iceland
Going in April can’t wait
Thank you so much for this!!!
Thanks for watching!
Great Video! I also recommend the south shore adventure tour! Im a traveler myself thats beginning to create vlogs
I went in September for a week & it only rained on one day just in the morning. We lucked out on the weather so much!
Best photography on Iceland. Video well presented *
I appreciate the information! My fiance and I are going for a few weeks in November for the Iceland Airwaves Festival and a road trip.
Amazing videos of Iceland ! Thanks a million for sharing
Thanks for quality content! I think this are the types of guide people need more than a footage of a guy talking to the camera while walking through the City Center.
Great pretty good information thank u so much!
amazing tips ..thank you
We go tomorrow!! Woo hoo! 🌈❄️💨
hope you are having a great time!!
Very helpful video. I'm going to Iceland in one week in December.I took some notes and marked my map. Thanks Gareth
Just booked a flight there. Very excited. This was extremely helpful.
How was your trip?
@@October_Thechange Hi! Thanks for asking. It was amazing. Thankful I was able to go before lockdown occurred. Highlight of 2020. Hope all is well with you!
Useful video, thank you !
going camping here is also cool