Iceland Itinerary Feedback - West & Westfjords

Hi! Instead of staying for two days in Reykjavik, why don't you select one day for visiting Landmannalaugar? You'll need 4x4 in this case, I believe, though you can book a tour , like Landmannalaugar tours (http://www.landmannalaugartours.com/)or something. It is beautiful and truly Icelandic J

Don't forget to book the ferry well in advance. I think the Latrabjarg area is special - there is also somewhere special in the aera called Raudisandur which is nice to visit. There is beautifully situated accommodation at Breidavik, and maybe also some other places closer which would allow you to spend the following morning ather than driving straight over to Patreksfjordur same day.

I think it is better to leave poking around Reykjavik to the end, gives you time in hand in case anything goes wrong, as it does in Iceland more often than other places.

Thank you Anastasia_131 and iviehoff.

I do love the Landmannalaugur suggestion. We'll look into it a bit more. We had intended to do that in 2011, but did a special independent guided tour around Thorsmork instead as the roads into Landmannalaugur were still closed in early June - and we had a great experience through rivers in a super jeep, a short hike, etc.

The Baldur ferry let me know to book 2-3 months ahead of time, so we will definitely take that advice. I like the idea of staying at Breidavik; however, my partner feels a little more comfortable with the accommodation options in Patreksfjordur for this particular trip. I would like to try and include Raudisandur too!

Not a bad suggestion about moving Reykjavik at the end. We did feel we short-changed the city last time. While we loved and preferred the countryside and villages, etc., we also really liked Reykjavik and wished we slowed down to enjoy it a bit more.

It is great that you decided to spend more time in Reykjavik. It is much more than just a starting point J I suggest visiting Reykjavik Art Museum and taking a walk to the church – Hallgrímskirkja - to admire the view to the town from the bell tower.

That looks like a well planned itineray to me..I´ve only ever stayed in the Southern part of the Westfjords - but Latrabjarg and raudisandur and Dynjandi were truly spectacular and well worth the visit. The only thing I would suggest is to spend more time around Reykholt if possible as there is so much to see besides Hraunfoss, if you can adjust it so you are spending two nights in the area instead of just one I think you´d appreciate it.

Geefmon, Itinerary sounds cool! Im asking for advice from you as, this is your second trip and you appear to know your way around. Thank you in advance for passing on knowledge!

From your experiences, what do you recommend for 10 days, starting in Reyk. I'll have a car and be solo, Do not want to rush..Willing to wing it but wouldn't miss something you say I've got to see. Young and athletic & love adventure if this helps your recommendations! Thanks!

Young and athletic & love adventure

Assuming you are going in summer, then going on a multi-day trek will be the thing a fit, adventurous person will most remember.

In Bildudalur, you can drive further to a really beautiful valley where you are going to see something really surprising, the art piece of a Icelandic artist !

Also, in Thingeyri, I recommend going for a whalewhatching tour with Eaglefjord. This is really personnalise service and the captain used to be a fisherman so he knows the sea and where to go to found them. He is also a good cook and you can enjoy his giant grill ! awesome experience!

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