10 Days in Iceland for the Casual Traveler
73 Places • 23 Saves • ago
$28.00
Iceland is the land of fire and ice. This volcanic island is a natural marvel with insane natural beauty, friendly people, good food, and neverending opportunities for adventures.
Many guides I've seen for Iceland are focused specifically on photographers - where to go for the perfect shot, at what time of day. I too, love taking photos and trust me, I took a million when I visited Iceland. But getting the perfect shot wasn't always the priority, experiencing the country and just enjoying exploring it was. So I put together this 10-day itinerary, reflective of the trip that I took for those of you who just want to see the country, go on some hikes, soak in hot springs, eat good food, and. enjoy yourself.
When I did this trip, I traveled in a car with 5 friends. So many of the logistics regarding accommodation center around the Airbnbs that we stayed in. If you're traveling with fewer people or by van, you'll need to figure out your own accommodation or campsite options - but that information is easy to find online. Also, you'll definitely need your own vehicle. I suggest getting something with 4x4 or AWD capabilities because this itinerary includes the full Ring Road of Iceland and some of the roads are not the best, especially if there's snow. I did this trip in March, so there was a lot of snow on the roads. Later in the summer would probably be easier, but it's doable in March.
The itinerary:
This trip is 10 days long, including 6 days around Ring Road. If you don't have 10 days, you could always cut one or more of the days where you're based in Reykjavik or one of the days in Vik to shorten the Ring Road drive.
I listed out the specific restaurants and accommodations that I stayed at. Of course, do with them what you will. If you want to try something else, that's your choice :)
Buy this guide if:
- You have 8-10 days to visit Iceland.
- Feel comfortable driving yourself around the country.
- Want to take photos but don't necessarily need that to be your number one priority the entire trip.
- Enjoy adventure & are down to just go for it.
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Reykjavík, Iceland
Vik, Iceland
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Akureyri, Iceland
FOCUSES AND THEMES
Adventure
Boutique
Foodie
Wellness
Nature
Road Trip
Relaxation
Beach
Mountain
BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS Itinerary
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Itinerary
Itineraries typically include day-by-day plans, with food, lodging and activity recommendations for each day.
Recommended for travelers who enjoy following a daily plan to make the most of their time in a destination.
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
73 places
73 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
3 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
2 links
2 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
CURATED BY
👋🏼 I like adventures. 📍Ventura, California
California + Hawaii-based Photographer & Travel Creator specializing in outdoors and boutique travel. My favorite type of trip is the kind where you camp one night and then stay in a cute boutique hotel the next because balance is important. I believe in planning enough to not waste any precious time but leaving space for serendipity. You never know what you might happen upon - no matter how many times I've been to a place, there's something new to explore hiding around the next corner
Shop my curated Guides to build your own trip or check out my customized trip-planning services. I'm one of the original Thatch Travel Creators & have been planning trips for clients for over 4 years. I've planned awesome trips to places like Japan, Patagonia, the Southwest US, Hawaii, & more. If you're not sure if I can plan a trip to your destination, shoot me a message & we can chat!
Note - if you’re here on your phone & you’re interested in booking my services, please visit my page on the web. You’ll find all the information there.
DM me via Instagram (@michaelarabinov) or email me (michrabinov@gmail.com) to learn more or for inspo :)
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10 Days in Iceland for the Casual Traveler
73 Places • 23 Saves • ago
$28.00
Iceland is the land of fire and ice. This volcanic island is a natural marvel with insane natural beauty, friendly people, good food, and neverending opportunities for adventures.
Many guides I've seen for Iceland are focused specifically on photographers - where to go for the perfect shot, at what time of day. I too, love taking photos and trust me, I took a million when I visited Iceland. But getting the perfect shot wasn't always the priority, experiencing the country and just enjoying exploring it was. So I put together this 10-day itinerary, reflective of the trip that I took for those of you who just want to see the country, go on some hikes, soak in hot springs, eat good food, and. enjoy yourself.
When I did this trip, I traveled in a car with 5 friends. So many of the logistics regarding accommodation center around the Airbnbs that we stayed in. If you're traveling with fewer people or by van, you'll need to figure out your own accommodation or campsite options - but that information is easy to find online. Also, you'll definitely need your own vehicle. I suggest getting something with 4x4 or AWD capabilities because this itinerary includes the full Ring Road of Iceland and some of the roads are not the best, especially if there's snow. I did this trip in March, so there was a lot of snow on the roads. Later in the summer would probably be easier, but it's doable in March.
The itinerary:
This trip is 10 days long, including 6 days around Ring Road. If you don't have 10 days, you could always cut one or more of the days where you're based in Reykjavik or one of the days in Vik to shorten the Ring Road drive.
I listed out the specific restaurants and accommodations that I stayed at. Of course, do with them what you will. If you want to try something else, that's your choice :)
Buy this guide if:
- You have 8-10 days to visit Iceland.
- Feel comfortable driving yourself around the country.
- Want to take photos but don't necessarily need that to be your number one priority the entire trip.
- Enjoy adventure & are down to just go for it.
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Reykjavík, Iceland
Vik, Iceland
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Akureyri, Iceland
FOCUSES AND THEMES
Adventure
Boutique
Foodie
Wellness
Nature
Road Trip
Relaxation
Beach
Mountain
BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS Itinerary
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FORMAT
Itinerary
Itineraries typically include day-by-day plans, with food, lodging and activity recommendations for each day.
Recommended for travelers who enjoy following a daily plan to make the most of their time in a destination.
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
73 places
73 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
3 photos
Beautiful, hi-res photos from the creator
2 links
2 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
CURATED BY
👋🏼 I like adventures. 📍Ventura, California
California + Hawaii-based Photographer & Travel Creator specializing in outdoors and boutique travel. My favorite type of trip is the kind where you camp one night and then stay in a cute boutique hotel the next because balance is important. I believe in planning enough to not waste any precious time but leaving space for serendipity. You never know what you might happen upon - no matter how many times I've been to a place, there's something new to explore hiding around the next corner
Shop my curated Guides to build your own trip or check out my customized trip-planning services. I'm one of the original Thatch Travel Creators & have been planning trips for clients for over 4 years. I've planned awesome trips to places like Japan, Patagonia, the Southwest US, Hawaii, & more. If you're not sure if I can plan a trip to your destination, shoot me a message & we can chat!
Note - if you’re here on your phone & you’re interested in booking my services, please visit my page on the web. You’ll find all the information there.
DM me via Instagram (@michaelarabinov) or email me (michrabinov@gmail.com) to learn more or for inspo :)
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Start taking great trips with less stress in three easy steps.
Search for a destination.
Browse Thatch’s marketplace of unique trip plans designed by verified travel creators with their insider tips and recommendations.
Save ideas you like.
Use these plans as-is, customize them by adding places to your own plan, or build your own from scratch using our easy to use editor.
Plan it. Book it and go.
Make any bookings you want and easily access your trip plan on the go with our Thatch mobile app.
Where great trips happen, effortlessly.
Start taking great trips with less stress in three easy steps.
Search for a destination.
Browse Thatch’s marketplace of unique trip plans designed by verified travel creators with their insider tips and recommendations.
Save ideas you like.
Use these plans as-is, customize them by adding places to your own plan, or build your own from scratch using our easy to use editor.
Plan it. Book it and go.
Make any bookings you want and easily access your trip plan on the go with our Thatch mobile app.
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