Iceland - best and worst
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Iceland - best and worst
Going to Iceland May 7th. 5 adults, 27-66. 7 travel days available. Interested in mild hiking. Any thoughts on best/not to miss experiences/sights and ones to pass up?
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Our kids (in their 20's) got back last night from Iceland and we were there a few months ago. Our kids absolutely loved the Blue Lagoon and had no regrets whatsoever about going. I wish we had gone. One of the things we did was the Golden Circle, which I highly recommend too! There is a free (tip as you feel) city walking tour which was very good as well.
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If you were a bit later I would suggest getting to Porsmork and hiking from there. Many of the pictures in this brochure are within a couple of hours hike from where the bus drops you off. But it might be too much of a hike for some of you and I think early May may be too early.
https://www.mountainguides.is/multi-...smoerk-skogar/
Same area and more doable perhaps:
http://www.volcanohuts.com/accommoda...-south-iceland
https://www.mountainguides.is/multi-...smoerk-skogar/
Same area and more doable perhaps:
http://www.volcanohuts.com/accommoda...-south-iceland
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I think this is the report and, yes, it is helpful! Thanks. Mum's been to Iceland, or "round Iceland with a cucumber"
Any thoughts on whether it is more cost effective, and secure, to be connected with an outfit that offers Self-Drive tours booking the accomodations and getting the rental car, etc.? We usually a la carte everything ourselves, but are open to this if it is better.
Any thoughts on whether it is more cost effective, and secure, to be connected with an outfit that offers Self-Drive tours booking the accomodations and getting the rental car, etc.? We usually a la carte everything ourselves, but are open to this if it is better.
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Driving in Iceland is very easy and it is pretty hard to get lost if you have a good map. We stuck with the major roads and didn't take any F roads. I don't think it would be hard at all to self book ( that's what I did).
We did the Golden Circle and liked it but there were lots of tour busses. We preferred the Vik area ( absolutely beautiful!). I wish we could have explored more, especially north of Reykjavik..
Have a great trip. We can't wait to go back!
We did the Golden Circle and liked it but there were lots of tour busses. We preferred the Vik area ( absolutely beautiful!). I wish we could have explored more, especially north of Reykjavik..
Have a great trip. We can't wait to go back!
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I'm headed (back) to Iceland in May with my mom and brother. My brother and I were there a couple years ago and didn't rent a car but we've got one this time. Icelandic roads/drivers seemed very safe. The roads are well marked and I don't have any concerns about getting around.
The Blue Lagoon is touristy, sure, but it's a neat experience and we'll go back. We've also booked snorkeling at Thingvellir which I'm really looking forward to. I imagine we try to go to Gullfoss as well but we only have 3 days so we may just wander in Reykjavik. I really like Hallgrimskirkja so we will definitely go by there and admire the view from the top.
Iceland is a great place if you like being outdoors. Let us know what you decide on!
The Blue Lagoon is touristy, sure, but it's a neat experience and we'll go back. We've also booked snorkeling at Thingvellir which I'm really looking forward to. I imagine we try to go to Gullfoss as well but we only have 3 days so we may just wander in Reykjavik. I really like Hallgrimskirkja so we will definitely go by there and admire the view from the top.
Iceland is a great place if you like being outdoors. Let us know what you decide on!
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