Iceland Travel | Detailed guide for self-driving customization
❄️Coming to Iceland in winter is for the unique sights that can only be seen in the cold season, such as glaciers, ice caves, hot springs, auroras, etc. Iceland is a magical place that makes you feel the grandeur and mystery of nature.🌌
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————————⭐Travel Preparation————————
🎽Personal clothing: warm clothing, waterproof shoes👟, gloves, hats, scarves, sunglasses🕶
💳Documents: personal passport, 🆔 card, Schengen visa, driver's license
📚Other: charger converter, visa card, a small amount of Icelandic krona cash💰
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————————✨Self-driving Highlights————————
🚗Self-driving around the island: Along Route 1, enjoy various landscapes of Iceland
🏔Glacier hiking: Climb the largest glacier in Europe and experience the contrast of ice and fire
🧊Ice cave adventure: Enter the interior of the glacier and feel the blue crystal palace
🌊Hot spring soak: Enjoy a warm bubble bath in the snow
🌌Aurora viewing: Trace the aurora borealis and enjoy the light show in the sky
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—————🛵8-day 7-night self-driving itinerary reference——————
Day 1: Reykjavik→Selfoss
🚗Self-drive from the capital Reykjavik to Selfoss in the south
🌋Visit the three major attractions of the Golden Circle: Ping Lake National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall
🌊Stay in a hot spring hotel in Selfoss and enjoy a hot spring soak
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Day 2: Selfoss→Vik
🚗Continue driving south to the town of Vik
🏔Visit Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull, and experience glacier hiking
🧊Enter the glacier and explore the mystery of the ice cave
🏖Appreciate the black sand beach and bird nesting rocks of Vik Beach
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Day 3: Vik→Hof
🚗Drive along the south coast to the town of Hof
🏰Visit Iceland's oldest church, Hof Church, and feel the history of Iceland
🐎Experience the unique Icelandic horse and ride in the snow
🌌Look for the aurora near Hof at night and take beautiful photos
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Day 4: Hof→Myvatn
🚗Drive through the eastern fjords to Myvatn
🐋Experience whale watching at sea and see Iceland's marine life
🌲Visit Iceland's largest forest, Hallormsstadur, and feel the green of Iceland
🌌Watch the aurora near Myvatn at night and enjoy the charm of nature
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Day 5: Myvatn→Akureyri
🚗Drive along the northern route to Akureyri
🌋Visit Iceland's largest lake, Myvatn, and see the crater and pseudo-volcanoes
🌊Visit Iceland's largest waterfall, Dettifoss, and feel the power of water
🌌Look for the aurora near Akureyri at night and pray for good luck
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Day 6: Akureyri→Reykjavik
🚗Drive back to the capital Reykjavik from the north
🐶Experience husky sledding and interact closely with cute dogs
🌊Visit Iceland's most beautiful hot spring sea bath and enjoy the nourishment of sea water
🌌Watch the aurora near Reykjavik at night and say goodbye to the night sky of Iceland
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Day 7: Reykjavik
🚗Self-drive tour in Reykjavik city
🏛Visit Iceland's iconic building, Hallgrimskirkja Church, and climb the tower to enjoy the city panorama
🎨Visit Iceland's art center, Harpa, and see Iceland's contemporary art
🍽Taste Iceland's special food, such as Icelandic yogurt, Icelandic lamb soup, Icelandic dried fish, etc.
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Day 8: Reykjavik→Return
🚗Drive to the airport, return the car, and end the happy journey