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8-Day Adventure in Reykjavik: Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice

Luana Alves

Luana Alves

16 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Reykjavik, Iceland, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of this land of fire and ice. Discover iconic landmarks like the Sun Voyager and Hallgrimskirkja, indulge in delicious local cuisine at Smurstöðin and Café Loki, and witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjavík. Get ready for an epic adventure filled with natural wonders and cultural delights!

Day 1
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$28

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$ 9

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Sun Voyager
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Ingólfsgarður Lighthouse
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Smurstöðin
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$28
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$22

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Hallgrimskirkja
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
Café Loki
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$16

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$ 9

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center
Northern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theater & guided tours.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
Flatey
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$16
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$21

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$ 9

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Modern glass honeycomb concert hall & conference center, home to the national opera & symphony.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$21
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$19

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$ 13

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Lake Ellidavatn
Small Reykjavík-area lake & a popular place to fish for salmon, brown trout & Arctic char.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Skalli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$19
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$0

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 7
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$34

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$ 13

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Sky Lagoon
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Nauthóll
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$34
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a buzzy bar & communal kitchens.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
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$0

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $189 In total

Activities & Food:$140
Transport:$49