Since arriving home, many people have asked why Iceland? Since it’s been on my radar for a while this question surprised me at first but then I realized it’s not a very common vacation destination for Americans. To answer, I explained how my husband and I have been hankering to go to New Zealand but it can be difficult to take 2-3 weeks off work to travel so far. So we tried to think of a closer destination with equally stunning natural beauty. Iceland met this requirement with its waterfalls, geysir, wildlife viewing opportunities, hikes, geothermal baths, unique landscapes, mountains, beaches and more! May was a great time for us to visit since it’s already summer but before the crowds arrive. In our first four days in Iceland, we focused on Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Southwest Iceland and Southeast Iceland. The second half of our ultimate Iceland itinerary took us on the Ring Road to the Eastfjords, Northern Iceland and then a detour to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to complete our 8 day adventure!
