Iceland in early June
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I'm off on a guided tour of Iceland in about 2 weeks time with my daughter.
What can I expect weather wise and what sort of clothing would you recommend we take?
Not been on a guided tour before, so not sure what to expect. There are also 3 nights in some sort of farmhouse with shared facilities, so that should be interesting!
What can I expect weather wise and what sort of clothing would you recommend we take?
Not been on a guided tour before, so not sure what to expect. There are also 3 nights in some sort of farmhouse with shared facilities, so that should be interesting!
I went on an Iceland trip at this time of year in 2023. It's very mild weather now, 12c or so, and it was the same when I was there. I wore the sort of clothes you'd wear on a chilly British winter day. No need for thermals or special cold weather coats or anything like that, depending of course what you've got planned, maybe a day hike somewhere high up or exposed might need some more gear?
Do you know where the tour will take you? I did about half the loop around the western side of the country. Some things I'd recommend:
Fagradalsfjall: I hiked up Stori-Hrutur next door to this, a few weeks later it erupted and half-buried Grindavik (!) Amazing views, lots of smouldering sulphur.
The Silfra gap: this is where the two continental plates are pulling apart (so they said). You can book to snorkel through it wearing a dry suit. Doesn't require any training or special fitness, it's a very accessible thing and well worth a look.
Geysir hotel: 5 star hotel and you'll see why. Amazing accommodation and food. Geysers nearby don't disappoint either, one goes off every couple of minutes and throws water 30 odd feet in the air.
Solheimasandur plane wreck: you can hike to this or take a bus, very desolate DC-3 crashed in the middle of nowhere, quite eerie.
Waterfalls: Gulfoss is pretty as are most of them, but they're a bit similar once you've seen one. Some of the overhanging rock ones are quite striking.
Kerid crater - this is a funny place, it's such a pretty spot they've tried to copyright anyone taking pictures. Can be hiked around in an hour or so.
Jokulsarlon - this is a really picturesque icy lake full of bits breaking off the glacier. The most Iceland-ey place from a visual point of view.
Would be interested to hear where the tour is taking you.
Do you know where the tour will take you? I did about half the loop around the western side of the country. Some things I'd recommend:
Fagradalsfjall: I hiked up Stori-Hrutur next door to this, a few weeks later it erupted and half-buried Grindavik (!) Amazing views, lots of smouldering sulphur.
The Silfra gap: this is where the two continental plates are pulling apart (so they said). You can book to snorkel through it wearing a dry suit. Doesn't require any training or special fitness, it's a very accessible thing and well worth a look.
Geysir hotel: 5 star hotel and you'll see why. Amazing accommodation and food. Geysers nearby don't disappoint either, one goes off every couple of minutes and throws water 30 odd feet in the air.
Solheimasandur plane wreck: you can hike to this or take a bus, very desolate DC-3 crashed in the middle of nowhere, quite eerie.
Waterfalls: Gulfoss is pretty as are most of them, but they're a bit similar once you've seen one. Some of the overhanging rock ones are quite striking.
Kerid crater - this is a funny place, it's such a pretty spot they've tried to copyright anyone taking pictures. Can be hiked around in an hour or so.
Jokulsarlon - this is a really picturesque icy lake full of bits breaking off the glacier. The most Iceland-ey place from a visual point of view.
Would be interested to hear where the tour is taking you.
thank you for that very detailed reply.
we start in Reykjavik before moving on to Hvolsvollur Valley, Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon, Modrudalur Valley, lake Myvatin, snaefellsness Peninsular and then back to Reykjavik.
glacier hike, lagoon swimming, Lava centre waterfalls, National Parks etc
we start in Reykjavik before moving on to Hvolsvollur Valley, Jokulsarlon Glacier lagoon, Modrudalur Valley, lake Myvatin, snaefellsness Peninsular and then back to Reykjavik.
glacier hike, lagoon swimming, Lava centre waterfalls, National Parks etc
Don't underestimate the Icelandic winds! Especially near the southern coast as you get all the North Atlantic winds coming in. We went in April 2023 and had 100kph cross winds while driving a Land Cruiser and Defender, was more akin to sailing than driving. The guy at the ISAK rental office said they lose 3-4 Defender doors per year from tourists opening them into the wind without thinking and having them torn off.
Iceland is such a beautiful country though, you'll have a blast
Iceland is such a beautiful country though, you'll have a blast
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