Haya & family
ICELAND ADVENTURE

August 11 : West of Iceland

  • Kolugljúfur Canyon

  • Kolufossar Waterfall

  • Hvítserkur

  • Hraunsnef Country Hotel (Restaurant)

  • Accommodations : Hraundalur

Hvítserkur located on Vatnsnes peninsula in North-West Iceland, a 15-meter tall monolith or sea-stack, an eroded volcanic dyke. It looks like an animal of some sort, an elephant or a rhino; or even a dinosaur drinking. It is half-white from their guano, thus the name Hvítserkur; "hvít-" = white and "-serkur" = a long shirt.

Kolugljúfur Canyon is a dramatic gorge in North Iceland, carved by the Víðidalsá River. At its heart lies Kolufossar, a series of powerful waterfalls plunging into the canyon’s depths.

Named after the legendary giantess Kola, the site combines natural beauty with Icelandic folklore. A small bridge offers great views of the falls, making it a perfect quick stop for nature lovers and photographers.

Driving Distances

Akureyri → Kolugljúfur Canyon / Kolufossar Waterfall
~2 hours 20 minutes | ~183 km

Kolugljúfur Canyon → Hvítserkur
~40 minutes | ~30 km

Hvítserkur → Hraunsnef Country Hotel (Restaurant)
~2 hours | ~155 km

Hraunsnef Country Hotel → Hraundalur
~1 hours 5 minutes | ~64 km

August 12 : Snæfellsnes peninsula

  • Kirkjufell Mountain

  • Lóndrangar Cliffs

  • Village of Arnarstapi

  • Miðgjá Stone Bridge

  • Ytri Tunga Seal beach

  • Accommodations : Hraundalur

Kirkjufell, or 'Church Mountain', is a distinctly shaped peak found on the north shore of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is often called ‘the most photographed mountain in Iceland’ due to its dramatic formation and perfect coastal location.

The Búðakirkja Church is a small wooden church erected on the southern shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – where road 54 turns from the sea towards the mountains. It sits as a strong colour contrast against the backdrop of the Snæfellsjökull glacier, highlighted by its colour on its white vestry, and this makes it the most photographed church in Iceland.

Driving Distances

Hraundalur → Kirkjufell Mountain
~1 hour 50 minutes | ~145 km

Kirkjufell → Lóndrangar Cliffs
~1 hour 15 minutes | ~85 km

Lóndrangar → Arnarstapi Village
~10 minutes | ~8 km

Arnarstapi → Miðgjá Stone Bridge
~5 minutes | ~2 km

Miðgjá → Ytri Tunga Seal Beach
~35 minutes | ~35 km

Ytri Tunga → Hraundalur
~57 minutes | ~82 km

August 15 : Glacier Lagoon

  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

  • Boat ride of the Lagoon

  • Vestrahorn

  • Viking Village

  • The Diamond Beach

  • Accommodations : Hrifunes Nature Park

We’ll dedicate most of the day to exploring the glacier—an unforgettable experience that blends adventure, discovery, and natural beauty. As we make our way across the ice, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the glacier’s unique features, its formation, and its role in Iceland’s dynamic landscape. Throughout the journey, we’ll pause for plenty of photo opportunities, capturing the striking contrasts of blue ice, deep crevasses, and sweeping mountain views. At the glacier’s summit or another scenic spot, we’ll take time to enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by breathtaking vistas, before beginning our hike back down.

Driving Distances

  1. Hrifunes Nature Park → Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

    • Distance: ~135 km

    • Driving Time: ~1 hr 45 min

  2. Jökulsárlón → Vestrahorn (Stokksnes)

    • Distance: ~78 km

    • Driving Time: ~1 hr

  3. Vestrahorn → Diamond Beach

    • Distance: ~79 km

    • Driving Time: ~1 hr

  4. Diamond Beach → Hrifunes Nature Park

    • Distance: ~135 km

    • Driving Time: ~1 hr 45 min

August 16 : The south coast

  • Buggy Tour (booked for 13:00)

  • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

  • Gljúfrabúi (The Cave Waterfall)

  • Skógafoss Waterfall

  • Accommodations : Hrifunes Nature Park

The South Coast is a must for amazing sceneries. You can expect to discover many of Iceland’s best features including black sand beaches, vast lava fields, known and hidden waterfalls and much more.

Driving Distances

  1. Hrifunes Nature Park → Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

    • Distance: ~55 km

    • Driving Time: ~45 min

  2. Reynisfjara → Skógafoss Waterfall

    • Distance: ~34 km

    • Driving Time: ~30 min

  3. Skógafoss → DC-3 Plane Wreck Parking Lot

    • Distance: ~11 km

    • Driving Time: ~10 min

    • + Hike to wreck: ~4 km one way (~45–60 min each way)

  4. DC-3 Plane Wreck Parking → Seljalandsfoss

    • Distance: ~26 km

    • Driving Time: ~20 min

  5. Seljalandsfoss → Gljúfrabúi (just next door)

    • Distance: ~0.5 km

    • Driving Time: ~2 min or walkable

  6. Gljúfrabúi → Hrifunes Nature Park

    • Distance: ~85 km

    • Driving Time: ~1 hr 10 min