It was this time last year I was busily planning my trip to Iceland which I took in October. Early October was the perfect time to visit Iceland thanks to the blue skies, chilly but bearable temperatures and a light scattering of snow that dusted the ground.
Iceland immediately became one of my favourite places in the world and I still look through my photos to bring back fond and happy memories. During a 6-day trip to Iceland my boyfriend and I took over 2,000 photos!
One of my highlights from Iceland was a tour I took with Extreme Iceland to the south coast and to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The tour seems to have changed a little bit now but here’s what I got up to…
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
A waterfall you can walk behind. A-mazing.
Skogafoss Waterfall
OK, you can’t walk behind this one but it’s still flipping amazing. It’s one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland and usually has a rainbow above it due to the waterfall mist.
Vik
We visited the village of Vik where there’s a beautiful black beach dotted with icebergs that have washed up on the waves.
Is it just me or does this piece of ice look like a seahorse?
Skaftafell
A quick photo op at Skaftafell to see the icebergs at sunsets.
Jokulsarlon
We spent the night in Jokulsarlon and the following day we take a boat trip around Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
Having a bit of a Titanic moment
Glacier hiking
Our final stop in at Vatnajokull Glacier where we don our crampons and hike over the glacier!
Read more: Glacier Hiking in Iceland
More info
The South Coast and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon 2-day tour with Extreme Iceland costs from 45,900 ISK (£253.10 at time of publishing). This includes overnight accommodation in a basic but cosy guesthouse.
Iceland is an expensive country to travel in but flights are affordable. You can use a budget airline like FlyBe.com, they have flights from Birmingham to Reykjavik from under £90.
To keep costs down, consider a hostel rather than a hotel. Reykjavik has a great selection of hostels. I stayed at KEX Hostel and also Bus Hostel which is a cheap and cheerful option.
Lush shots Mon!
I was super stoked with my trip to Iceland too, I can’t believe it took so long for me to visit there…well actually I can as I usually prefer warmer climates!haha!
I was meant to head to the glacier lagoon but…ummm…missed my tour departure! Lucky I still managed to hit up the waterfalls and of course a good bit of underwater exploring too!
Seeing these photos makes me want to go back and visit Iceland again. Such a beautiful country!
Amazing photos! We were supposed to go on a similar trip in February but it was cancelled due to a storm warning. At least that gives us an excuse for a third trip to Iceland!
Thank you. Fantastic places. Been here yesterday in south Icelandic coast, so another trip is not so far.
I hope you have/had a great time!
Time was great but weather is this summer bad. North part of Iceland is sunny so same tourist are traveling there right now and they are ok.
Wow this definitely makes me want to go to Iceland! Well done Monica. Tell me these photos are not from your iphone…
No they’re not 🙂 Mostly taken on a Nikon D3100 or a Sony NEX3. I wish the iphone was this good!
David,
You are welcome. If you decide this summer it is still time, but you are late, as August is just here. Next season time here around is winter with northern light hunting.
8th of October will Yoko Ono come to Iceland turn on Peace of tower light, idea of John Lennon. It is one of the most October attractions. New year Eve. Time when any single tourist can fire rackets as locals do.
From October to April is Northern light time most in February and March just late in the evening around midnight.
Andres
http://www.mercury-grail.com
I’ve been OBSESSING over Iceland for the last few months. I desperately want to go! I mean, is there a part of that country that ISN’T insanely awe-inspiring and beautiful??
I’m aiming to go next year and am doing all kinds of research now to help prepare. This post is perfect, thank you!
No problem Sara, I hope you have an amazing time. I’m sure you will – I haven’t spoken to one person who hasn’t loved Iceland!
Love the glacier pics! amazing.
Lauren has been to Iceland twice this year and I have to say, I really want to go!!
You really should go, it’s amazing! I’m sure you’d love it.
These are stunning pics! What equipment are you using for photos? I wish I could shoot like this. And what a wonderful, but barely explored, part of the world!
OH ICELAND, how i love thee. i just can’t get enough of it and your beautiful photos make me want to return right now!
They make me want to return too! I’d love to go back again.
Amazing, amazing, amazing. I’m trying to pick a favorite photo to pin, and I can’t choose one. I can’t wait to go to Iceland!
Where did you stay in Jokulsarlon?
My accommodation was organised through the tour I did so I’m sorry but I don’t have the same. We stayed in small cabins for 2-4 people and there was a main hall where group dinners were served. It was basic but lovely.