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Advisor - Andrea Waxman
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Andrea Waxman

  • Iceland

  • Couples Travel

  • Nature Escapes

  • Road Trip Travel

  • Sightseeing

  • Romantic

  • Relaxation

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Curator’s statement

Iceland has it all. It's one of those destinations that will make you feel like you've accidentally stepped into another planet and didn't hate it; in fact, you'll probably want to do it again. A diverse region, it has Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Ice Lagoons, Hot Springs, Geysers, Beaches, Caves, Hiking trails, and beautiful scenery, not to mention - the northern lights.

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Where to stay

UMI Hotel

Warm, inviting hotel with stylish rooms offering mountain and ocean views.

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    $100 hotel / resort credit.

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    Daily breakfast.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Reykjavik EDITION

The Reykjavik EDITION brings the first five-star modern luxury experience to one of the world's most sustainable capitals.

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    $100 food / beverage credit.

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    Breakfast daily.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Hotel Reykjavík Grand

Your comfortable and convenient base in Reykjavík, where modern amenities and Icelandic hospitality meet for a pleasant stay in Iceland's capital.

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Day 1

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Day 1: Golden Circle

  • Land in Keflavík Airport (KEF)

  • Go straight to the Blue Lagoon (20 mins from the airport). Reservation required.

  • Hit the hot spots of the Golden Circle:

  • Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area (Strokkur Geyser), Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerið crater

  • Stay in Reykjavík. I recommend The Reykjavic Edition (high budget), The 101 Hotel (medium budget), or the Hotel Reykjavic (local chain).

Day 2

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Day 2: South Coast

  • Visit the waterfalls along the ring road

  • Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi

  • Skógafoss: I'd recommend hiking it and checking off 5-6 waterfalls

  • Drive up to viewpoint at Dyrhólaey

  • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

  • Stay at a hotel off Ring Road

Day 3

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Day 3: South East Coast

Day 4

A glacier and lake during daytime.

Day 4: South East Coast II

  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

  • See by foot, boat, or even kayak (tours available)

  • Diamond Beach - across the street from lagoon

  • Head back and stay in Reykjavic

Day 5

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Day 5: Reykjavic

  • Explore Reykjavic (the Capital)

  • Check out a pool or Sky Lagoon (5/5)

  • Head to airport

Additional Days

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There are so many choices of things to do and tours to join in Iceland.

Top 2 additions to add in additional days:

  • The Westman Islands

  • The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

  • Ask about active volcanoes in the area; if you're lucky to catch one, you may be able to see it up close!

Advisor - Andrea Waxman

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Andrea Waxman

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Iceland.