Chlorine gas - it's sort of green

So - with some discussion with my DH, we have decided to concentrate on Iceland alone instead. I like this idea, as it gives me MUCH more freedom around a country that looks fantastic!

My initial itinerary is for late July:

Reykjavik - 3 nights (includes a day around town, a day around the Golden Circle, and a day down in Reykjane peninsula)

Þórsmörk National park, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss on the way to Vik.


Vik - 2 nights (includes hiking up near Sólheimajökull glacier, and perhals to Landmannalaugar mountains?)

Cape Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara on the way to Skaftafell.

Skaftafell - 2 nights (includes Skaftafell, Svartifoss and Vatnajökull National Park)

Jokulsarlon and Hengifoss on the way to Egilsstaðir.

Egilsstaðir - 1 night

Lake Mývatn - 3 nights (includes Diamond Circle one day; whale/puffin safari from Husavik another day)

Flugumyri, Ketubjorg and Kalfshamarsvik on the way to Osar


Osar - 1 night

Ísafjörður - 2 nights (Dynjandi Foss and the Western Fjords)

Reykholt and Borgarnes on the way to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik - 1 night

You'll never forget this one.

I'm sure I won't ! I'm excited

Based on my itinerary, should I be renting a 4WD? Or is that going to be necessary? I know the Ring Road itself should be OK, but I'm venturing into the WestFjords, etc.

You might want to repost with a title that lets people know you are focusing on Iceland. I don't know if it matters, but just in case ...

Yup, fair point