up
down
menusearch
Iceland Dream
FR versionUS/UK version
Weather in Iceland -4°
closeMENUback
Go to Iceland
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Iceland travel Guide
EXPLORE
Iceland maps
MAPS
Travel journals in Iceland
TRAVEL JOURNALS
Contact Iceland
CONTACT
Go to Iceland
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Iceland
Iceland in shortWeather
Travel Iceland
Before leavingBest time to visit IcelandHow to go to IcelandTravel by planeTravel by boatDriving in IcelandRent a car
Sleep in Iceland
Accommodation in IcelandCamping in IcelandYouth hostels in IcelandFarms and guesthousesHotels and summer hotels
Itinerary
Which Itinerary in Iceland ?Weekend in IcelandOne week in Iceland15 days in Iceland10 days in Iceland
Go to Iceland
EXPLORE
Activities
What to do in IcelandHot springsHiking in IcelandSee the midnight sunSee northern lightsSee waterfallsSee whalesSee volcanoSee canyons
Regions
Tourist sites by regionWestNorth WestNorthEastSouthHighlands
Wildlife
Wildlife in IcelandBirdsReindeerIcelandic horses
Seasons
Iceland in springIceland in summerIceland in autumnIceland in winter
Go to Iceland
MAPS
Interactive maps
Tourist sites by region mapHikes & treks mapVolcanoes mapHot springs mapGas station mapIceland cities map
Other maps
Maps of IcelandInternational Photographer mapSearch a place in Iceland
Go to Iceland
TRAVEL JOURNALS
Winter trips
Travel journals in Iceland2019 - One week in october2015 - Three days in march
Summer trips
2024 - 17 days in august2021 - 18 days in august2018 - 11 days in july2016 - 10 days in july2012 - 10 days in july2006 - 15 days in june
17 days in the wilds of Iceland
17 days in the wilds of Iceland
17 November 2024

17 days in the wilds of Iceland

We had already taken two trips to Iceland over the past 10 years. For our third trip, we decided to explore the West Fjords and spend more time in the Highlands for a few days, as we loved that region, before returning via the south. The original plan was to go for 15 d

READ MORE

Iceland in Spring

Iceland in Spring

What to do in spring?

DISCOVER

Iceland in winter

Iceland in winter

What to do in winter?

DISCOVER

Iceland's Wildlife

Iceland's Wildlife

Animals from Iceland

DISCOVER

Iceland in autumn

Iceland in autumn

What to do in autumn?

DISCOVER

Driving in Iceland

Driving in Iceland

How to drive in Iceland ?

DISCOVER

Follow us

Finding Accommodation in Iceland

Finding Accommodation in Iceland08 February 2020
Iceland is an increasingly popular destination and has a wide range of accommodation offers, from camping to luxury hotels you'll find something for every taste and budget. This is not a densely populated island, so real estate is at a premium, but you can still find ac
READ MORE
Finding Accommodation in Iceland

Driving in Iceland

Driving in Iceland06 February 2020
Travelling Iceland by car is the best way to get around if you plan to get around at all. If you want to explore at your leisure in this hostile landscape, it's important to do it safely. While bus companies serve the country quite well, the whole point of visiting Icel
READ MORE
Driving in Iceland

Hotels in Iceland

Hotels in Iceland01 February 2020
As you'd expect, hotels are the most expensive type of accommodation in Iceland. You can of course take the VIP road but keep in mind you won't find them everywhere on the island. The capital Reykjavík, however, has all types of hotels from luxury rooms and amenities t
READ MORE
Hotels in Iceland

Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins

Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins22 January 2020
Cape Ingólfshöfði is located southeast of Skeiðarársandur in the Suðurland region, about halfway between Höfn and Kirkjubaejarklaustur. There are some real bird-watching hotspots in Iceland, including Latrabjarg, Vìk and the Melrakkasletta peninsula, but Ingólf
READ MORE
Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins

When to Visit Iceland

When to Visit Iceland07 January 2020
The time of year will change everything about your trip to Iceland. It all depends on what you're looking for: while most tourists prefer summer, there are things to do all year round. The criteria to determine your travel dates Iceland in winter Iceland in summer Icel
READ MORE
When to Visit Iceland

The Icelandic Lava Show

The Icelandic Lava Show04 January 2020
The charming town of Vik in southern Iceland launched a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the only molten lava show in the world, AKA the Icelandic lava show. Recently, the Lava Show has also opened in Reykjavik! This region was the site of a terrible cataclysm and can sti
READ MORE
The Icelandic Lava Show

Guesthouses in Iceland

Guesthouses in Iceland03 January 2020
B&Bs, more commonly known here as guesthouses, are the preferred types of accommodation if you're visiting Iceland. They are found everywhere on the island, even in the most remote areas far inland, and when it comes to value for money they are unbeatable. Book a s
READ MORE
Guesthouses in Iceland

Camping in Iceland

Camping in Iceland02 January 2020
Camping is the cheapest option for accommodation in Iceland. Wild camping is tolerated under certain conditions in Iceland but remains strictly prohibited in national parks as they are protected areas. Camping areas in Iceland are categorized from 1 to 5 stars and there
READ MORE
Camping in Iceland

10 days in Iceland

10 days in Iceland27 December 2019
Going to Iceland for 10 days is long enough to see a bit of everything, but also leaves enough time to focus a little more on a particular region. While a proper 2-week trip is ideal for a first stay, in 10 days the traveler can discover most of the wonders that the isl
READ MORE
10 days in Iceland

Iceland in October: a Review

Iceland in October: a Review11 November 2019
We absolutely wanted to discover Iceland in winter after our 2 trips in summer. The winter is really its own thing over there and we loved it. The light is absolutely incredible and very different from the atmosphere in June, for example, and you won't visit the country
READ MORE
Iceland in October: a Review

Our Last Day in Reykjavik

Our Last Day in Reykjavik11 November 2019
It was our last day today. We had our flight back in the early afternoon from Keflavik to Bale-Mulhouse. We were swept up in the emotion of it all upon waking up. That morning, the weather was magnificent and the air still. We went down to the old port on foot, and were
READ MORE
Our Last Day in Reykjavik

From Snaefellsnes to Reykjavik

From Snaefellsnes to Reykjavik11 November 2019
The next morning, surprise! The show was still going on outside: we awoke to see the auroras illuminating the sky from our window at the foot of the bed. It was all kinds of amazing, after waiting for them for so long, now they just kept going on and on! That morning we
READ MORE
From Snaefellsnes to Reykjavik

Snaefellsnes auroras

Snaefellsnes auroras11 November 2019
Today we had a very long day ahead of us. A long and cool day since when we woke up, it was -5 °C outside with a bit of wind, but the sky, on the other hand, was quite clear. We planned a day visiting this famous coastal area, stopping at a couple of points of interest
READ MORE
Snaefellsnes auroras

The DC3 Plane Wreck

The DC3 Plane Wreck11 November 2019
This morning, we headed west after spending three magnificent days in the Vik region. The weather was very clear, and we wanted to go see the famous DC3 plane wreck that crashed on the beach near here in November 1973. We arrived there at 8:15AM, well before the sunris
READ MORE
The DC3 Plane Wreck

Skaftafell in october

Skaftafell in october11 November 2019
When we woke up that morning, it was very cold, and looking through the bay window, we could see that it had snowed the previous night; the ground was carpeted white, a beautiful visual effect. We decided to go hiking in Skaftafell and rediscover the park with these fal
READ MORE
Skaftafell in october
Previous page

13

14

15

16

17

Next page

iceland-dream.com © 2004 - 2023

Legal Notices
Privacy Policy