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Before you go
Your trip to Reykjahlíð.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Reykjahlíð – Northeastern Region Destination North of Iceland
How to get there
Confirm before booking. Arrive via Route 1, from Akureyri or from the East. Stops around the lake and access to Dettifoss require combined transportation.
How many days
Three nights allow separating lake and lava, geothermal fields, and one day for the Dettifoss canyon.
When to go
June to August usually offers more daylight for routes from Reykjahlíð.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For the area around Reykjahlíð, a car helps link the trails. Intercity buses do not provide a sightseeing circuit.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Reykjahlíð
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Morning
Mývatn
Begin at the Hverir field, watching mud and steam along the designated paths.
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Afternoon
Krafla
Choose one of Krafla's sectors, according to access and the time you have for walking.
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Late afternoon
Hike and return to Reykjahlíð
Finish the Reykjahlíð stage allowing time to get to your accommodation and for local services.
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Evening
Overnight in Reykjahlíð
Return to the lake base for dinner; Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall can take another day.
3 days in Reykjahlíð
Day 1
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Morning
Mývatn
Begin at the Hverir field, watching mud and steam along the designated paths.
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Afternoon
Krafla
Choose one of Krafla's sectors, according to access and the time you have for walking.
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Late afternoon
Hike and return to Reykjahlíð
Finish the Reykjahlíð stage allowing time to get to your accommodation and for local services.
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Evening
Overnight in Reykjahlíð
Return to the lake base for dinner; Dimmuborgir and Hverfjall can take another day.
Day 2
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Morning
Lava and crater by the lake
Split the day between a trail in Dimmuborgir and the permitted climb of Hverfjall. Allow the necessary time for each return and include a sector of the lake only if it fits the stage.
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Afternoon
Continuation of lava and crater by the lake
Continue the lava-and-crater route by the lake according to the time reserved and available paths, keeping the return to Reykjahlíð in your plan.
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Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Reykjahlíð
End day 2 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Reykjahlíð.
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Evening
Overnight after lava and crater by the lake
Have your meal at Reykjahlíð's base and check the planned transfers after the lava-and-crater visit by the lake.
Day 3
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Morning
Dettifoss canyon
Follow the chosen bank before departing and walk to the available viewpoints. The transfer and return to Reykjahlíð take a whole day, depending on road operations.
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Afternoon
Continuation of the Dettifoss canyon
Continue the Dettifoss canyon route according to the time reserved and available paths, keeping the return to Reykjahlíð in your plan.
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Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Reykjahlíð
End day 3 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Reykjahlíð.
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Evening
Overnight after the Dettifoss canyon
Have your meal at Reykjahlíð's base and check the planned transfers after the Dettifoss canyon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to the Reykjahlíð base?
Arrive via Route 1, from Akureyri or from the East. Stops around the lake and access to Dettifoss require combined transportation.
How many nights to plan in Reykjahlíð?
Three nights allow separating lake and lava, geothermal fields, and one day for the Dettifoss canyon.
Does a car help in Reykjahlíð?
For the area around Reykjahlíð, a car helps link the trails. Intercity buses do not provide a sightseeing circuit.