{"id":10448,"date":"2021-05-02T13:34:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T19:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=10448"},"modified":"2024-11-07T19:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T02:31:38","slug":"planning-trip-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Your Trip to Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/europe\/iceland\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"10458\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-puffins\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1153172950&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-Puffins\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"Iceland trips\" class=\"wp-image-10458\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Puffins-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what you need to know to plan your trip to Iceland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First decide when you want to travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Midnight Sun \/ Summer:<\/strong> March-August (Puffins May-Aug)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern Lights \/ Winter:<\/strong> September-March (Nov-Jan are cold and windy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The top trips to Iceland are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quick trip<\/strong> based out of Reykjavik (5 days is a good time frame)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving tour <strong>around the island<\/strong> (8-12 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cruise <\/strong>around the island (10 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern Lights<\/strong> (September-February)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/contact\/\">Contact us with any questions you have!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Iceland-Highlights-from-Reykjavik\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" data-attachment-id=\"10463\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-geysir-strokkur\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?fit=2560%2C1573\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1573\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?fit=640%2C393\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=640%2C393\" alt=\"5-Day Iceland Highlights from Reykjavik\" class=\"wp-image-10463\" style=\"width:512px;height:315px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=1024%2C629 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=300%2C184 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=768%2C472 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=1536%2C944 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?resize=2048%2C1258 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Geysir-Strokkur.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Quick trip based out of Reykjavik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you just have a week to travel, or if you are flying through Iceland en route to Europe, you can easily see the highlights in about 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Iceland-Highlights-from-Reykjavik\">5-Day Iceland Highlights from Reykjavik<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The top excursions around Reykjavik are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blue Lagoon<\/strong> &#8211; Typically done upon arrival to relax after the long flight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden Circle<\/strong> &#8211; Full day to the south with Thingvellir National Park, geysers, and Gullfoss Waterfalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City Tour of Reykavik<\/strong> &#8211; Can be a private guided tour or a hop-on-hop-off bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sky Lagoon<\/strong> &#8211; Hot springs right in the city (be sure to do the full Skjol Bathing Ritual)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Iceland-Highlights-from-Reykjavik\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"10459\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-hallgrims-church-reykjavik\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1465153437&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"5-Day Iceland Highlights from Reykjavik\" class=\"wp-image-10459\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Hallgrims-Church-Reykjavik-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Driving tour around the island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ring Road<\/strong> can be done in 8-12 days either self-drive or a guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=10-Day-Iceland-Ring-Road-%28Self_Drive%29\">10-Day Iceland Ring Road (Self-Drive)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>summer<\/strong>, you can see Puffins, whales, and fishing activity.  In the <strong>winter<\/strong>, you can see the Northern Lights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are so many <strong>activities <\/strong>to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whale watching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>River rafting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glacier walks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATV tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horseback riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helicopter tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snorkeling\/Diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kayaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Golfing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowmobiling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=10-Day-Iceland-Ring-Road-%28Self_Drive%29\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" data-attachment-id=\"10460\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-myvatn-pseudocrater\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1718\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1718\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D60&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1311876079&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater.jpg?resize=640%2C429\" alt=\"10-Day Iceland Ring Road (Self-Drive)\" class=\"wp-image-10460\" style=\"width:512px;height:344px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C687 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C201 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C516 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1031 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1375 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Myvatn-Pseudocrater-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Cruise around the island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>circumnavigation <\/strong>takes 8-10 days, or 12 days that includes Greenland.  They operate May-September.  It is a great way to explore the fjords along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=10-Day-Iceland-Cruise-Circumnavigation\">10-Day Iceland Cruise Circumnavigation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=10-Day-Iceland-Cruise-Circumnavigation\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" data-attachment-id=\"10461\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-south-coast-vik\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?fit=2126%2C1198\" data-orig-size=\"2126,1198\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D200&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1176992543&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-South-Coast-Vik\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?fit=640%2C361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=640%2C361\" alt=\"10-Day Iceland Cruise Circumnavigation\" class=\"wp-image-10461\" style=\"width:512px;height:289px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=1024%2C577 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=300%2C169 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=768%2C433 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=1536%2C866 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?resize=2048%2C1154 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-South-Coast-Vik.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see the Northern Lights September-February.  September, October, and February are the most popular because November-January are cold and windy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Northern Lights can be experienced on any of our Iceland tours, but be sure to check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=8-Day-Iceland-Northern-Lights-%28Small-Group-Tour%29\">8-Day Iceland Northern Lights (Small Group Tour)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/trip\/?trip=8-Day-Iceland-Northern-Lights-%28Small-Group-Tour%29\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-attachment-id=\"10462\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2021\/05\/02\/planning-trip-iceland\/iceland-northern-lights-joekulsarlon-thorin-np\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1702\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1702\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1349822749&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP.jpg?resize=640%2C426\" alt=\"Iceland Northern Lights\" class=\"wp-image-10462\" style=\"width:512px;height:341px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C681 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C511 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1021 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1362 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-Joekulsarlon-Thorin-NP-scaled.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/contact\/\">Contact us with any questions you have!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is what you need to know to plan your trip to Iceland! 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