Our Trip
Midlife Adventures in Iceland: Our Journey
This is a recap of our incredible midlife adventures in Iceland! Over several days, we explored stunning landscapes, hiked breathtaking trails, and experienced the unique culture of this beautiful island. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of our unforgettable trip.
Day 1
We flew into KEF International Airport, landing at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, we met with Campeasy, who took us to collect our van for the trip. Next, we headed to the nearest Bonus supermarket to stock up on supplies. After we were fully stocked, we began the longest leg of our journey from Keflavik to our first campground in Skaftafell.
Day 2
Waking up at about 5:30 AM, we set off for Stokksnes to catch the sunrise over the beach, illuminating the majestic Vestrahorn mountains. Remember to purchase a pass from the Viking Cafe adjacent to the road barrier at the top. Our next stop was the Viking Village, created as a prop for a movie. After that, we returned to the Viking Cafe for a bite to eat and coffee while planning our next destination. We then headed back to Hoffell Glacial Lake. Our final stop for the day was Jökulsárlón Glacier Lake and Diamond Beach, where we marveled at chunks of glacier floating out to sea and washing onto the shore.
Day 3
Today, we went hiking on a glacier and visited an impressive ice cave. We then drove to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and walked to the top to take in the stunning views. Afterwards, we visited Reynisfjara Beach, known for its black sand, via Reyniskirkja Church in Vik. Finally, we settled at the Hamragarðar Campground for the night.
Day 4
On our fourth day, we drove from the campground to catch the sunrise at Skogafoss Waterfall. There are steps to the top on the right side of the waterfall, offering fantastic views. Next, we headed to Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls. Due to an incoming hurricane, we had to compress our next stops: quickly visiting Strokkur Geysir and Gullfoss Waterfall before making our way to Reykjavik.
