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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

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From Vik to Stokksnes

From Vik to Stokksnes11 November 2019
Today was going to be a long day of travel as we had planned our drive to the far east near Höfn. Departure time was 7:30AM from Reynisfjara in the dead of night. The sun was slow to rise, and heading east we saw the sunrise framed by the stunning Lómagnúpur in the d
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From Vik to Stokksnes

On the Road to Vik

On the Road to Vik11 November 2019
We woke up at 7:15 AM, and it was still dark. It was funny, as it was the first time we had woken up in Iceland before the sun. After breakfast at the guesthouse, we immediately headed south. The vedur.is site is really quite accurate and well designed, giving us the we
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On the Road to Vik

One week in Iceland in october

One week in Iceland in october11 November 2019
For their 3rd stay in Iceland, Elodie and Mathilde wanted to share the story of their stay in Iceland in October via the iceland-dream.com website.For our 3rd trip to Iceland, we wanted to go during the winter period. So far, our first 2 trips were in summer, under the
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One week in Iceland in october

The Borgarfjörður Eystri Fjord (Bakkagerði)

The Borgarfjörður Eystri Fjord (Bakkagerði)05 October 2019
Road 94, in eastern Iceland, in Egilsstaðir, takes you north to the remote Borgarfjörður Eystri fjord. Egilsstaðir is more than 75 km from this fjord, and in fact, the long and winding road is up the nearby mountains is a rather bumpy one. Borgarfjörður Eystri: on
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The Borgarfjörður Eystri Fjord (Bakkagerði)

The Strandir Coast

The Strandir Coast06 September 2019
The Strandir coast is among the wildest parts of the Westfjörds along with Hornstrandir. From Hólmavík to Krossnes, the population seems to have completely deserted the region, and few tourists come to venture on the dirt road along this coast. Driftwood from Siberia
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The Strandir Coast

The Brúarfoss Waterfall

The Brúarfoss Waterfall23 August 2019
Most waterfalls in Iceland are well-indicated and easy to find, but Brúarfoss is a bit more secretive and remains a bit of a hidden treasure to this day. Fortunately, in the last few years, new roads were established that make it easier to get around the area. Great ne
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The Brúarfoss Waterfall

Two Weeks in Iceland

Two Weeks in Iceland14 August 2019
The best length of stay, according to most visitors in Iceland, is about two weeks. The fortnight option allows you to visit the main regions of the island, and even focus on a few regions enough to find some of the hidden treasures that most tourists don't see. Whateve
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Two Weeks in Iceland

One week in Iceland

One week in Iceland13 August 2019
Although a one-week stay won't be enough to see every corner of the island, it will be a good showcase the variety of superb landscapes that Iceland has to offer. Waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, volcanoes, incredible vistas and hikes... Read on for a curated selectio
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One week in Iceland

A Weekend in Iceland

A Weekend in Iceland01 August 2019
Since Iceland is just over 3 hours from Paris by plane, you can plan a long weekend there of 3 or 4 days. There is no shortage of package holidays on offer, even for short stays, but the majority of visitors put together their short stays independently. A weekend in Ic
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A Weekend in Iceland

The Rauðinupur Hiking Trail

The Rauðinupur Hiking Trail14 July 2019
The Melrakasletta peninsula in the far north-east is indeed one of the least visited regions in Iceland. This remote peninsula is 2 hours from Myvatn and 2 hours from Husavik, a wild place near the arctic circle with only Road 85 coming in or out. Raudinupur: A remote c
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The Rauðinupur Hiking Trail

Boat Travel to Iceland

Boat Travel to Iceland19 June 2019
Most travelers prefer to fly to Iceland, but there is always the sea route if you are feeling adventurous. Smyrilline is the company that connects Denmark and Iceland on board the “Norröna”. You can take the ferry from Hirtshals in northern Denmark to disembark in
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Boat Travel to Iceland

Birdlife in Iceland

Birdlife in Iceland09 June 2019
Birdlife is particularly rich in Iceland. To date, no less than 300 species of birds have been documented in Iceland. Of these, about 70 breed on the island, 26 are considered irregular breeders, 9 are considered to be transient, and around 150 are considered to be casu
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Birdlife in Iceland

Interactive Map of Gas Stations in Iceland

Interactive Map of Gas Stations in Iceland19 May 2019
Iceland is full of wide open spaces and desertic landscapes, you sometimes won't find a drop of fuel for many miles. This map is intended to help travelers locate these gas stations more easily. There are several operators in Iceland: Atlantsolia, N1, ÓB, Olís, Orkan
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Interactive Map of Gas Stations in Iceland

Interactive Map of Tourist Sites in Iceland

Interactive Map of Tourist Sites in Iceland19 May 2019
In Iceland, each region has its own charm a long list of unusual or unusually beautiful sites. Some regions, such as the south and the west, which remain accessible in winter, are very popular for short stays because you can get there all year round. The highlands (
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Interactive Map of Tourist Sites in Iceland

Interactive Map of Northern Iceland

Interactive Map of Northern Iceland19 May 2019
North Iceland is a landscape of peninsulas and fjords. The road that leads from the Eastern Fjörds to the Myvatn region is particularly deserted and these lunar landscapes as you make your way to Myvatn really are magical in their own right. The Myvatn region in the No
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Interactive Map of Northern Iceland
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