Q: We are doing a two-day stopover in Iceland – any recommendations for what to see and do?
A: Given that you have two full days to explore, we recommend you visit the Reykjanes peninsula first. Take a trip to the Blue Lagoon and have lunch at the popular Lava restaurant. Visit the Icelandic Museum of Rock (& roll) in Keflavík, and don’t forget to stop at the Gunnuhver geothermal area, and Eldvörp, a collection of eighteen volcanic craters that formed during a volcanic eruption in 1224. The area is considered to be a unique geological phenomenon, but for some reason very few people take the time to visit it.
Read more: 21 reasons to visit the Reykjanes peninsula
The second day could either be spent walking around Reykjavík (our Reykjavík Guide is available online) or taking the Golden Circle Tour (self-drive or with one of many tour operators), which will take you to Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area (location of the eponymous geyser).
Enjoy your stay!
Q: We are doing a two-day stopover in Iceland – any recommendations for what to see and do?
A: Given that you have two full days to explore, we recommend you visit the Reykjanes peninsula first. Take a trip to the Blue Lagoon and have lunch at the popular Lava restaurant. Visit the Icelandic Museum of Rock (& roll) in Keflavík, and don’t forget to stop at the Gunnuhver geothermal area, and Eldvörp, a collection of eighteen volcanic craters that formed during a volcanic eruption in 1224. The area is considered to be a unique geological phenomenon, but for some reason very few people take the time to visit it.
Read more: 21 reasons to visit the Reykjanes peninsula
The second day could either be spent walking around Reykjavík (our Reykjavík Guide is available online) or taking the Golden Circle Tour (self-drive or with one of many tour operators), which will take you to Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area (location of the eponymous geyser).
Enjoy your stay!
