Two days in Iceland
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http://www.bluelagoon.com/
Wasn't keen myself but got dragged there and really enjoyed it, easy way to burn a few hours.
Take a trip up to Strokkur Geyser, just don't stick your hand in the pool - it is hot
A normal car will get you most places in Iceland, dirt roads are hard packed so no problem. I seem to remember the fuel tanks are only half sized though (could be wrong) so make sure you have plenty of fuel.
I loved the place even though our we had a major rental fiasco with Avis.
Wasn't keen myself but got dragged there and really enjoyed it, easy way to burn a few hours.
Take a trip up to Strokkur Geyser, just don't stick your hand in the pool - it is hot
A normal car will get you most places in Iceland, dirt roads are hard packed so no problem. I seem to remember the fuel tanks are only half sized though (could be wrong) so make sure you have plenty of fuel.
I loved the place even though our we had a major rental fiasco with Avis.
Use this site to check weather:
http://en.vedur.is
Northern lights forecasts:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
To give you an idea of road conditions:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/umferd-og-faerd/vefmyndav...
More road info:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-a...
You only really have the 14th to work with. The Blue Lagoon you can do on the way from/to the airport (i didn't bother with it myself).
You could go out as far as Vik (Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and the crashed C47 are on the way there) but it would be a very busy day with lots of driving.
The easy option is Reykjavik and the 'Golden Circle', eg. Thingvelir, Geysir, Gullfos.
http://en.vedur.is
Northern lights forecasts:
http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/
To give you an idea of road conditions:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/umferd-og-faerd/vefmyndav...
More road info:
http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-a...
You only really have the 14th to work with. The Blue Lagoon you can do on the way from/to the airport (i didn't bother with it myself).
You could go out as far as Vik (Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and the crashed C47 are on the way there) but it would be a very busy day with lots of driving.
The easy option is Reykjavik and the 'Golden Circle', eg. Thingvelir, Geysir, Gullfos.
Edited by Matt.. on Sunday 10th February 12:03
Do this http://www.icelandriverjet.com/#!/home
Its near to Gulflos etc so you can do the golden circle afterwards.
I can highly recommend the Icelandic stew in the cafe at gullfos waterfalls, its delicious and you can refill as many times as you want for free after the first bowl !
Oops just looked at their website April to October only.
Just do the golden circle then. For epic scenery go to the view point where the tectonic plates are puling apart.
Its near to Gulflos etc so you can do the golden circle afterwards.
I can highly recommend the Icelandic stew in the cafe at gullfos waterfalls, its delicious and you can refill as many times as you want for free after the first bowl !
Oops just looked at their website April to October only.
Just do the golden circle then. For epic scenery go to the view point where the tectonic plates are puling apart.
Edited by Dodsy on Sunday 10th February 15:41
Edited by Dodsy on Sunday 10th February 15:51
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