Perfect 3-Day Road Trip Itinerary in Iceland

Iceland is one of the most beautiful places to take a road trip to with magnificent sceneries, stunning geological formations and many more exciting attractions. It has well-developed roads, beautiful scenic places and well-maintained hence making it the best place for any fun and exciting road trip. As a result, it is always wise to plan your trip to the extent that you have an itinerary that will guide you when visiting the most important landmarks. Icelands most famous attractions are crammed into this 3-day road trip: the Golden Circle, the beautiful Jkulsrln Glacier Lagoon, and much more history, nature, and culture.

Day 1: Discover the Golden Circle

The first stop on your Iceland road trip has to be ingvellir National Park. Being one of the most historical and geologically important places in Iceland, it has a lot to tell about the countrys history as it was home to the oldest known parliament in the world. Not only it is filled with history but also located on the edge of two continents on the contact of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates which makes it an excellent destination for both history and geology lovers. Tourists can also take a tour around the rift valley, view many clear water lakes and admire picturesque views of the country that is Iceland.

Then, it is time to visit the Geysir Geothermal Area which is one of the most visited sites in Iceland. In the vicinity of these hot springs there are some geysers and the most famous of them is Strokkur which shoots boiling water every few minutes reaching for the sky. This is a beautiful natural wonder and should not be missed when in Iceland. Make sure that you take a round of the geothermal area so that you can view the different forms of hot springs and fumaroles found in this area.

On your first day, it is recommended to pay a visit to Gullfoss, the waterfall of a great significance in Iceland. The name of this hotel translates as Golden Falls, and it is easy to understand why. Gullfoss is a powerful waterfall, which tumbles in two stages into a wide canyon and makes a loud roaring noise which can be heard far away. It has several vantage points which give the tourists an opportunity to feel the raw energy of the falls. Gullfoss is a perfect way of ending your Golden Circle trip since it is a great site to capture beautiful shots.

Day 2: Explore the South Coast

Begin your second day by visiting two of Icelands most famous waterfalls: pictures of two beautiful waterfalls, namely Seljalandsfoss and Skgafoss. Seljalandsfoss is one of the few waterfalls for which you can actually be behind the curtain of the waterfall which makes it even more interesting. The walking trail at the back of the waterfall is very beautiful and stunning especially when the sun is radiating and rainbow is formed on the water surface. Still farther afield, though only a small drive inland, is Skgafoss, which is 60 meters high and has a very heavy and loud waterfall. The tourists can walk upstairs along the side of the waterfall to get the view of the background terrain, which extends towards the sea.

From the waterfalls, head to Reynisfjara, the black sand beach of Iceland that is popular among tourists. Reynisfjara has been described as one of the most beautiful places on earth since it is featured by black volcanic sands, basalt columns as well as large waves that crash against the shore. The beach is also marked by the Reynisdrangar sea cliffs that stand vertically from the ocean making the area to look like a scene from another world. One needs to be careful with the waves that hit the shore here but the beach is an added bonus to any South Coast tour.

End your day and spend the night in this village commonly known as Vk Mrdal this is a beautiful coastal village that is ideal when you are on a road trip. Vk has lovely cafes, beautiful views and an opportunity to climb the cliffs; one can meet puffins during summer. It is rather a perfect destination for a break and resting after a day full of adventurous tours in Iceland.

Day 3: Journey to the Jkulsrln Glacier Lagoon

The last destination on your road trip is east and it is called Jkulsrln Glacier Lagoon which is one of the most popular attractions in Iceland. This is one of the largest glacial lakes which is filled with ice bergs that have calved from the Vatnajkull glacier. The blue ice and the dark waters of the lagoon are so contrasting and tourists are able to see seals frolicking in the waters around the icebergs. For those who wish to get a closer look at this amazing formation, there are boat tours that will make the trip across the ice field and the experience is truly sensational.

Diamond Beach is just a few kilometers away where ice bergs from the lagoon are stranded on the black sand beach. The ice looks like diamonds laid on black sand and this is most evident in this part of Iceland. It is the best place for shoots as the ice is always moving hence different every time one visits.

Your last day is also your best opportunity to visit Vatnajkull National Park, which houses Europes biggest glacier. In this expansive park, one can engage in hiking, walking on glaciers or even visit ice caves to get a closer view of the glaciers in Iceland. The dynamics of ice compositions and opportunities to see vast area from the top makes it one of the most beautiful destinations in the country.

Conclusion

This is a 3 day Iceland road trip that is perfect for adventure lovers, lovers of natural sceneries and culture lovers. Some of the most popular and beautiful sites that have been incorporated in this itinerary include the Golden Circle, Jkulsrln Glacier Lagoon, among others. Following this guide, youll get the best of Iceland in three days, and you will cherish these three days for the rest of your life. Regardless of whether this trip is the first one to Iceland or the second, third or even the tenth, this road trip will be one of the most memorable ones in the world.