2025 Skaftarhreppur Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, the famous canyon of Iceland, is located near the city of Vik, which is a popular city where tourists often come to visit because it has a black sand beach. So, if you come to Vik, drive for about 40 minutes and you will arrive at this canyon. You can stop by to take pictures, walk around and enjoy the view. The atmosphere and view are views of the earth's crust that separated until it became this canyon. It is strangely beautiful. Tourists are not very popular here, so the atmosphere is not very busy. You can come to take pictures and chill. The entrance at the end is a bit of a dirt road, but any car can enter. It is not very difficult. If anyone has time, I recommend coming to visit this place. #iceland #Akudi #familytrip #fjaðrárgljúfur

We pulled over on the side of the Ring Road, not totally sure if we were in the right spot. Just in time for sunset, and wow. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The sky lit up in this unreal blend of soft blue and glowing orange. And there, just casually hanging out was the moon. This was Eldhraun, Iceland’s moss-covered lava field. The moss usually vibrant green, was covered with snow. Walking through it feels like stepping onto another planet. Everything was quiet. No sounds, no people, just us and this frozen lava landscape. We didn’t stay long (because again, freezing), but this experience was truly straight up unforgettable. #winterwonderland #sunset #iceland #wintertrip #historicallandmarks #localguides

Don’t go to Iceland blindly! ! Even going to the toilet may cost you money! 🤗So I sincerely suggest that you make a good strategy before going there, because Iceland will really punish everyone who doesn’t make a strategy😅 - 🚗Travel method: 🚘Self-driving 🚙Travel with a group 🚃 Public transportation 👉PS: My suggestion is to join a tour group. If you are not familiar with the route for the first time, don’t waste time looking for attractions! ! It really saves a lot of trouble to hold a group. - Things to know when visiting Iceland ✅There is an 8-hour time difference between Iceland and China. You may leave during the day but it will still be daytime when you arrive in Iceland. You will have to adjust to the time difference. ✅The currency used in Iceland is krona, but you can also use US dollars and euros, and you can use your credit card directly ✅112 Iceland is used for road rescue. Check in regularly to record your current location. When an accident occurs, press the red button in the app and the GPS location will be immediately sent to the response center. ✅Don’t get too close to the water on the black sand beach, or you will be swept in! ✅The Blue Lagoon, Sky and Lake Mývatn are so beautiful! But sisters must calculate their menstrual periods ✅Before driving, prepare a snow shovel and a tow rope, as the car can easily get stuck in the snow ✅Self-driving, please check the weather. If you encounter heavy snow, road closures, or stranded, your trip to Iceland will become a hotel trip. ✅You need to find a local to guide you into the Blue Ice Cave, don’t go in on your own! - 💓Souvenirs Recommended 🌈Caviar and lamb fridge magnets/postcards/pendants from Piggy Supermarket 🍲Food recommendations 🔥Volcanic Stone Baked Black Cod: North Atlantic cod freshly baked on lava stone 🦞Lobster roll with sea salt caramel sauce: add Icelandic Skyr yogurt sauce, so much lobster meat that it overflows 🥩Grilled lamb chops: Icelandic lamb is delicious and has no mutton smell. Grilled lamb chops are a must-order delicacy. - 📍6-day route D1 Arrive in Reykjavik D2 Blue Lagoon→Golden Circle Day Tour D3 Rainbow Waterfall→Black Beach→Vik Town→Glacier Lagoon D4 Glacier Lagoon→Diamond Beach→Feather Canyon→Reykjavik D5 Reykjavik→Snaefellsnes Peninsula D6 Reykjavik → Whale watching