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Welcome to the Iceland Travel Podcast with your Icelandic host, Skúli Arason. In this podcast we learn something about Iceland from people who can offer some great insights for tourists or anyone interested in Iceland. A wide range of topics are discussed, so there should be something for everyone. There are many informational blogs and articles about Iceland on our homepage icelandtravel.is and we encourage you to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for travel inspiration and more. Since 1937 Iceland Travel has been the leading travel company, tour operator and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland, offering top-quality services. We take great pride in our diverse portfolio of tours in Iceland. We also offer high-quality tours and experiences in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. We are your proud local hosts!

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Iceland Road Trip Part 1: Reykavik and the Golden Circle

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Iceland is one of those places that is simply PERFECT for road tripping! The size is manageable, the landscapes are awe inspiring, and the culture is truly amazing. And, the camping culture is particularly awesome. If an Iceland road trip is moving off of your bucket list and onto your to-do list, this post will help you plan your trip, as we share our itinerary, tips, and first-hand experiences from our recent trip.

If you can’t tell, Iceland simply knocked us off our feet, so we are bringing you a 3-part series all about our trip. Click here to find out 53 Things To Know Before You Go , then read this post to hear about the first part of our trip (Reykavik and the Golden Circle), and then check back for the next post to hear about the rest of our trip along the South Coast.

We had so much help planning our itinerary from Icelanders and those experienced visitors, and we just want to pay it forward! We hope this helps inspire you to plan your own Iceland road trip.

Use code rvatlas10 for 10 percent off a motorhome rental with  Rent Easy Iceland  AND free pickup and drop off from and to the KEF airport. Do not book the transportation as part of your reservation or you will be charged for it. Send an email or direct message on social media with arrival and departure dates and your pickup and delivery will be arranged from there. Our code CAN be combined with any other discounts available on their website. This is not an affiliate code and we do not earn a percentage from your reservation. We truly hope to inspire you to go to Iceland and we loved our experience with  Rent Easy Iceland .

How Much Does an Iceland Road Trip Cost?

The number one question we have received about our Iceland RV road trip is: How much did it cost? We always hate to put a number on things since costs greatly vary by your own tastes, the time of year you visit, location, and so much more. But, here are some facts:

• AIRFARE: We only paid $500 per person for airfare from JFK since we live on the East Coast. Obviously, you’ll pay more if you have to fly from the other side of the country or a more remote location. TIP: Use Google Flights to find out the typical airfare and to set up alerts if prices go up and down. We flew Delta, but we’ve heard you can find good deals from PLAY, which is a budget airline.
• MOTORHOME RENTAL: For a ballpark figure, expect to pay around $300 per night as a very general figure.  Again, costs will vary by season and many other variables. The best way to get a cost idea is to go to the Rent Easy Iceland website and punch in some dates and options to get true costs.
• CAMPSITE PRICES:  Prices seemed to be around $20-$70 a night, with our costs more often being $40-50. So, all in with the RV rental, you are under $400 a night, which definitely near the same price or less than most hotels in Iceland. Aside from the price, road tripping in a motorhome is a great way to explore the country because you can easily move from stop to stop with your home on wheels.
• DIESEL : We paid around $8 per gallon and got 23 miles per gallon. So, this was also a cost, but it was less than we expected.
• MEALS : We ate out and thought the prices were quite comparable to home, so food likely won’t cost more than a usual road trip in the U.S. One great thing to note is that there are no tips. So, the costs may look high up front, but they actually aren’t. If you are looking to save money, plan to cook in the motorhome.
• ACTIVITIES:  This is another spot where costs will really vary. Some people add a lot of tours and day trips, which can be pricy. As we discuss our itinerary below, we’ll try to share some of the costs of these popular stops and activities.

If you want to hear all of the details from our recent Iceland road trip, click play on the media player above or look for The RV Atlas in your favorite podcast app. 

Blue Lagoon

We started our journey at the phenomenal Blue Lagoon . After a plane ride, it’s the perfect place to unwind and to get your first taste of Iceland. We paid around $104 per person for the upgraded “Premium” package that included the experience, 2 drinks, showering before and after, and a bathrobe. One great tip is that there is a line for the people with the base package, and this Premium upgrade let us skip the line.

Paying for the upgrade is really just the same as paying for drinks, and the drinks were absolutely worthwhile. We tried out the juices and really enjoyed them. If you go, check out the Green is Good and the Forever Fresh ! Seriously delicious! The spa has a cafeteria (grab-and-go style) or a restaurant. We opted for the cafeteria, and it was definitely better than the typical grab-and-go fare in the U.S. Think sushi, cheese platters, etc.

Yes, the Blue Lagoon is touristy. But, it truly didn’t feel like a gimmick. It offered a nice, relaxing spa experience. It was huge and beautiful. (And no, the sulfur wasn’t too stinky and the naked shower wasn’t too creepy. Don’t worry!). We definitely recommend this as your welcome to Iceland as you leave the airport. Just know that volcanic eruptions can interrupt your plans, as it has had to close on occasion.

Picking Up the Motorhome From Rent Easy Iceland

Rent Easy Iceland picked us up at the Blue Lagoon, making it super convenient to go pick up our motorhome. This wasn’t special treatment–you can get picked up, too if you use our discount code listed at the top of this post.

While at Rent Easy Iceland, you’ll get the full motorhome walkthrough from Diddi or Gardar–the brothers that own this Rent Easy Station. These two brothers are real campers themselves and they will really help you feel comfortable with your rental before you hit the road.

Reykavik Eco Campsite (First Night)

Here’s another important tip: Don’t book a campground too far from where you pick up your motorhome. Our first stop at Reykavik Eco-Campsite   was maybe 20 minutes down the road from Rent Easy Iceland, and that was enough for our first busy day of travel. This campground is right in Reykavik, giving you easy access to a lot of amenities.

This campground is in Reykavik, but it’s not in the popular downtown area. So, to get to some of the more “famous” Reykavik restaurants and attractions, you would need to drive or take a cab. Since you probably won’t want to park the motorhome, we really recommend taking a cab.

We really liked the vibe of this campground and had a great stay! It was the most expensive of the campgrounds we stayed at, but we weren’t surprised since we were in the city. It’s a great place to begin and end your trip. (We opted for a hotel for our final night, though, since we had an early flight out the next morning).

Your Friend in Reykavik Traditional Food Tour

To get an introduction to Icelandic foods, we booked a traditional food tour with Your Friend in Reykavik. If you wonder why the food in Iceland is the way it is, this tour will tell you! It’s really fascinating to hear about how the history and location affected food preservation and traditions.

We didn’t book a private tour, but we ended up being the only people on the tour, and we had a great guide. So, this ended being a really cool experience! You’ll get to try all kinds of things and will learn so much about the stews, waffles, hot dogs, fermented shark–and so much more! Plus, as you walk around the city, it’s easy to fall in love with Reykavik.

Don’t forget that you can check out this post/episode to hear more about these foods and some of our experiences, and click play on the media player above to hear us share more experience about all of the great things on this itinerary!

Breakfast at Bread and Co.

We had our first breakfast in Iceland at Bread and Co ., and wow, we seriously fell in love with the breads. Everything was SO SO good! TIP: Grab some breads to go. They are the perfect road trip snack. Another tip, remember to call coffee “Americano” if you want a regular cup of coffee. Just note that they are smaller than our usual serving sizes in the U.S.

There are multiple locations, so make sure you GPS the correct location to find one near the campground.

Snorkeling at Silfra (Thingvellir National Park)

With bellies full of bread and coffee, we drove right to Thingvellir National Park, which was around an hour away in what is called Iceland’s “Golden Circle.” Stephanie had book a snorkeling tour through DIVE.IS .  She did the Silfra tour, during which you will snorkel through tectonic plates, which is a truly unique experience.

The water is super clear, so you can see far underwater. You can see the tectonic plates moving. You can even drink the water! Yes, that does seem unimaginable, but it truly is sparkling clean. Plus, the landscape above water is also stunning, with snow-capped peaks (see those above!) and a waterfall hike (more on that below).

Prices start at around $200 and go up from there, depending on what options you need/add. You do wear a dry suit, and it can feel like a lot, especially if you’ve never done it. Plus, your hands do get cold since they aren’t covered in wet suit material.

Oxararfoss Waterfall Hike in Thingvellir National Park

While at Thingvellir National Park, we decided to do the hike to Oxararfoss Waterfall. It’s a mile each way, making for two miles round trip. The hike is easy enough, and the waterfall was really lovely. It didn’t end up being our very favorite waterfall, but it’s a nice way to get a taste of this national park.

Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths

Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths offer a similar experience to Blue Lagoon. We liked it even better! The price range was around $35.00 per person. You can also add on an experience where they teach you about the geothermal rye-bread baking traditions–which happen underground. We didn’t do it, but it looked really interesting.

Tips: The bread and soup bar was quite good! We paid to rent towels, and it was really unnecessary. Also, if you are looking to save money, we would pick this over Blue Lagoon, especially if you have kids to pay for, as well. You can also go to the community pools, but you won’t get a spa experience.

The Geysir Geyser

The geyser named Geysir, appropriately enough, is a very popular stop on Iceland road trips of the Golden Circle. We must confess that we were a little underwhelmed by this. Maybe that’s because we’ve been to Yellowstone. So, we definitely don’t want to diss it, but it wasn’t our favorite…especially when there are so many other wonderful things to see.

Another reason we might not have loved Geysir is because we drove a long way to get there because we went off the Golden Circle loop for other adventures. So, we may have been a bit tired! If it’s on your way or if you’ve never seen a geyser, it is worth a stop. Don’t let us bring you down!

The Old Dairy Food Hall in Selfoss

Next up was a meal at Old Dairy Food Hall in Selfoss. This was such a cool experience! The food hall is like a mall food court, but with trendier street-style or food-truck style fares. We walked around for 15 minutes trying to decide between a ton of great options. It’s nice because everyone can pick their own options and then gather together at the large central tables.

Reykjarmork Campsite in Hveragerdi (Second Night)

After a fully adventurous day, we were ready to tuck in for the night at our second campsite, the Reykjarmork Campsite in Hveragerdi. This was a charming little spot with lovely surroundings. The bathrooms and showers weren’t super clean, so that can be a turn off (luckily, we had showered at the Fontana spa earlier).

The town of Hveragerdi is pretty cool in its own right. Stop by the visitor center. You can find a marked spot where you are technically standing in two continents because of the tectonic plates. The town swimming pool also was highly recommended, but we didn’t have time to get there. We really enjoyed the Almar Bakery and had quite an experience shopping for groceries like a local at Bónus. It had Aldi’s vibes! TIP: You can press a button to change the digital display to English!!

Snowmobiling on Langjokull Glacier with Mountaineers of Iceland

Snowmobiling on Langjokull Glacier with Mountaineers of Iceland was the experience of a lifetime! It all starts with the drive. Look at the picture of the truck above–it’s really crazy! Then, snowmobiling was super fun and exciting. The guides help keep you safe, even if you have never ridden a snowmobile before. Now, they can be a little hard to drive, depending on how you place yourself and your partner. So, if you feel uncomfortable one way, try switching places!

We cannot tell you enough how beautiful it was to be on top of a glacier. We were lucky enough to have blue skies, adding even more to the beauty. As far pricing, it was around $200 per person. So, we do think this was worth it, though we know that can be expensive for a family. When traveling with our kids, we do try to pick at least one special experience whenever we can. Going as a couple gave us a little more freedom to pay for these kinds of extras.

If you want to hear us stumble through our Icelandic pronunciations and hear more details about all of these adventures, click play on the media player above!

Gullfoss Waterfall

The Gullfoss Waterfall is huge, powerful, and stunning! It’s definitely worth seeing, especially if you do the snowmobile tour since the trail is right where you get dropped off. Even as cool as it is, it still wasn’t our favorite waterfall. More on those to come in the next post! We have so much more to tell you about!

So, have you booked your flight to Iceland yet? If you’re not quite convinced that you want to take a Iceland road trip, check back to hear about the second part of our trip, which was really our favorite!

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              This 28-page Iceland road trip itinerary outlines every detail you need to enjoy 7 days in Iceland. The Iceland travel guide includes what cities in Iceland to visit, the best hikes, viewpoints, and activities, recommended sites to see, where to stay in Iceland and recommendations for where to eat. This itinerary also includes information on transportation, where to fly into, travel tips and apps to download to make this trip a breeze. 

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Yes! Time is money. This itinerary is designed to save the guesswork of what to do, what to see, and where to sleep and give you the costs so you can budget for this trip. We also give squad tips that will help save on things transportation and where to allocate more of your budget or less. You can also check out our episode with money saving travel tips to save even more on this trip and others!

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Absolutely! We realize that maybe your perfect Icelandic vacation is 5 days or 10 days. The great thing about our itinerary is you can modify it to meet your needs. Perhaps you want to focus solely on Vik and forgo visiting Jokulsaron or maybe you want more less time in Reykjavik. By providing you with a 7 day itinerary, you have a lot of options to choose from when planning a trip to Iceland.

I want to spend more or less than a week in Iceland. Will I still find value in this itinerary?

This itinerary breaks down everything in one PDF guide. We have an episode on 7 days in Iceland and the itinerary adds even more value by planning every detail of the 7-day trip so all you have to do is truly book it, show up and enjoy the trip. We learn a lot on our trips about things that were worth it, things we wish we did, and the optimal route to take if we could do it over. You benefit from those learnings with this itinerary! Our podcast episodes tell you what we did, but not to the level of detail you'll find within our itinerary.

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Iceland podcast – hear the inside story of Icelandic language and culture

One of Iceland’s best ambassadors is New Yorker native Jewells Chambers. Her great Iceland podcast ‘ All things Iceland ‘ covers a wide variety of topics. These include Icelandic culture, history, politics and of course language. 

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Demystifying icelandic politics.

I especially enjoyed listening to Jewell’s interviews with the following interviewees: 

• Andri Snær Magnason – author
• Jón Gnarr – Ex-mayor and writer
• Alda Sigmundsdóttir, journalist
• Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir , politician and the youngest person elected to the office of President of the Reykjavik City Council.

Dóra Björt is a rising star within the Icelandic Pirate Party and my prediction is that she will go even further. The interviews dispel myths about what happened in Iceland during and after the financial crash of 2008.

Putting the Icelandic language at the center of the show

I like how Jewells makes the Icelandic language an important part of her podcast shows. After all, it is the language that makes Icelanders unique. She introduces difficult to pronounce Icelandic words.  One such word is the Icelandic word for mayor of Reykjavík. That translates into Borgarstjórinn í Reykjavik (!). Jewells also asks her interviewees their favorite words or phrases in Icelandic. What words they choose often says a lot about the person I would think.

Great podcast for people traveling to Iceland

Jewells has also done shows which are relevant and useful for those who are planning to Iceland:

• Reykjanes Peninsula – What to See & Do In Iceland’s 2nd UNESCO Geopark
• Game of Thrones: Where Scenes Were Filmed in Iceland
• How To Prepare For A Trip to Iceland
• 10 Popular Icelandic Foods to Try While Visiting
• Is the South Coast of Iceland Worth Visiting?
• 6 Reasons Why is Iceland So Popular

Hello Jewells – thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview. Can you tell me a little bit about your background and what brought you to Iceland?

My pleasure, Jon and thank you for reaching out to me. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and besides going away to college for four years, I lived in NYC for the majority of my life. Even though I love NYC and I am grateful for all the experiences that I’ve had there over the years, I always had the urge to move outside of the country. However, I was never sure of how that would happen. While I was studying Biomedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, I met Gunnar, a handsome Icelandic man who would one day become my husband. When we first met, we had no idea that our lives would be so intertwined in the future. Funny enough, we didn’t become a couple until about 7 years after our chance encounter. 

Feeling at home in Iceland

By the time we got together, Gunnar had moved to  Muncie, Indiana to pursue his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. We were in a long-distance relationship for three years before we moved to Iceland together just a few days after my 30th birthday. While I was a little nervous about moving, I just knew that this was the right decision for me. I’d visited the country about five times before officially moving. It was comforting that Gunnar’s family was so welcoming and lovely. I felt at home in Iceland. The other bonus is that I had landed a job as a Content Marketing Manager for Icelandic Mountain Guides, an awesome adventure tour company in Reykjavík. While my husband is the main reason I came to Iceland, a new job and the ability to be out in such amazing nature are the other reasons I was so drawn to this place.

What inspired you to start your Iceland podcast and what are your plans for it?

During 2017, I was on a podcast listening binge. Because I love to cook, listening to a podcast allowed me to learn something new and be entertained while I was banging around pots and pans in the kitchen. At some point, I started to look for podcasts about Iceland to listen to. While there are some interesting ones out there, I was yearning for something that incorporated the language, culture, history, nature, and interviews. When I didn’t find that, the idea of creating a podcast popped into my head. 

All Things Iceland podcast was born

However, I knew nothing about starting a podcast. My unending curiosity, engineering background, and do-it-yourself attitude saw this as an opportunity to learn something new. I scoured the internet looking for information. I asked people for advice and purchased a microphone. My first podcast episode, which was an interview with Professor Jesse Byock, who teaches Old Norse and Medieval Studies at the University of Iceland, was a test to try out the audio of the microphone. It ended up being such a fun and interesting experience that I just had to continue doing it. Thus, the All Things Iceland podcast was born.

Thankful for the audience of her Iceland podcast

I’m still learning a lot and I would like to take the podcast to new levels, such as having a video version of my interviews and providing my audience with exclusive content. Because I just started as the Chief Digital & Strategy Officer at Pipar\TBWA , my biggest obstacle is having the time to create, record, edit and publish episodes each week. In my first year, I pumped out 48 episodes but I needed to pull back recently due to time constraints. Regardless, I am excited about what the future holds for the podcast and I am so thankful for the over 60,000 people that downloaded it last year.

What do you think is the most striking thing about Icelanders and Icelandic culture?

I think the most striking things about Icelanders are their strong family bond and their adaptability. I love that family is so important here and I have enjoyed getting to take part in many of the family traditions during the holidays. Because the weather and conditions on the island can vary so drastically, I admire that Icelandic people have taken on the attitude of “Þetta reddast”, which roughly translates to “It will all work out.” While it isn’t my motto in life, I do understand that this way of thinking helped generations of Icelanders to survive here.

I also find it interesting how fast trends spread here. It wasn’t too long ago that this country was so isolated from the rest of the world, and now it feels like Icelanders are trying to make up for a lost time by embracing lots of different activities and ways of thinking. It is fascinating to watch it unfold.

What are your favorite places and activities in Iceland?

Hands down, my favorite activity in Iceland is hiking, and I wish I could do it all day long! The WestFjords , the Highlands, Snæfellsnes Peninsula , Mývatn and most of the South Coast are my favorite places. Gunnar and I have recently discovered some amazing places near us in Mosfellsbær , so my list is always getting longer.

What advice would give people who are visiting Iceland for the first time?

Bring layers, including waterproof or water-resistant outer shells (jacket and pants). Most of the pictures and videos you see of Iceland are taken when the weather is nice. However, it rains a lot here and having those clothes on hand will ensure that you can have adventures in any weather conditions that are not dangerous. 

While it is nice to see the natural wonders on the south coast, the rest of the country has so much to offer. If you can spare the time, go to other parts of Iceland. You will be amazed at the diversity, beauty, and lack of people. 

You ask your guests to share their favorite Icelandic words or phrases with you. What is your favorite word or phrase in Icelandic?

Frábært (great) took me what seems like forever to say correctly. Because of that, it is one of my favorite words. Recently, jæja (a catchall phrase that translates to “well”) has been coming out of my mouth almost involuntarily. LOL. I guess my brain has decided that it is time to use it. 

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Travel to the South of Iceland – Episode 802

Hear about travel to the South of Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to hotelier Friðrik Pálsson about his native land.

Friðrik says, “South Iceland, south and southwest Iceland is more or less open all year. It’s very seldom we have any problems with the roads or anything like that. I would say 80% of our guests get a car at the airport and they drive themselves. It’s very easy to navigate around. I would say almost everybody younger than 50 or 60 would speak English quite well and on the whole I can say that we are very friendly people and helpful.”

Friðrik starts us with some of the usual sites. He encourages us to spend a day or two exploring the Golden Circle. Here you will find the geyser from which all other geysers get there name, Gullfoss (foss means waterfall in Icelandic), and Thingvellir (the Old Parliment). You will see where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. Maybe on the way there, tour the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant. Iceland gets much of its energy needs from geothermal.

In the darkest parts of winter you will only have maybe 3 hours of daylight so it will take longer to see all the sites, but you will have the compensation of being able to see the Northern Lights.

Friðrik also encourages us to get a bit off the tourist track. He won’t say don’t go to the famous Blue Lagoon, but he does encourage a stop at the Secret Lagoon which are thermal pools that have been used for many years by locals.

His guests love some of the outdoor activities like super jeep tours into the interior or to the top of Eyjafjallajökull (“The Iceland Volcano” that closed down air travel in much of Europe in 2010). Or take an ice cave tour. 

The south of Iceland has a series of beautiful waterfalls including Seljalandsfoss, Gluggafoss, Glufrabui, and Skógafoss which are easily reached by car. It has long black sand beaches. Many people will want to travel as far as Hof to see the famous Diamond Beach which is covered with chucks of ice and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Friðrik recommends taking the ferry to the island of Vestmannaeyjar just off the south coast. Here you can see many of Iceland’s bird species such as puffins.

During the summer you can hike in the southern highlands in Landmannalaugar. The area is know for thermal baths and sweeping fields of dried magma. The well-known Laugavegur trail starts in this region. National Geographic has named this multi-day hike one of the world’s best hikes.

Serious hikers should consider a hike of Thórsmörk which is a mountain ridge located between the glaciers Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull. It is named for the Norse God Thor.

Friðrik loves seeing the reaction of people as they first come to Iceland and have that “Where am I?” response. Iceland is a unique and beautiful place that should be on your bucket list.

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