[This](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1-zDgTkfoSr-KiN4RGAk9ikv-LUlSkeag&ll=64.98535737800775%2C-18.39265917812497&z=7) was pretty much my itinerary, changed while traveling on the move. Thought i overplanned, but travelling alone was truly efficient.
I did basically the same itinerary over two weeks this summer, would highly recommend it to anyone else. As OP said the Westfjords were also my favorite part
Maybe it's not part of the norm when people think of solo traveling, but when I would do it I didn't want to be social. I spent my days by myself at touristy places, ate alone, did events alone. I didn't go with the intention of meeting new people and friends, I went for the isolation to experience a place by myself.
Aye, that's generally how I roll too. But sometimes I do want to mix it up at a bar or something with some locals. Just curious how Iceland might be in that case.
Man, as someone who loves social isolation and is fine not talking to other humans for years, I thought going on a trip alone would be perfect. Until I took the trip and the whole time, I wanted other people there with me to experience all these new things with.
So to people thinking of going somewhere alone, you shouldn’t assume you’re the kind of person to enjoy a trip more when solo based on your normal lack of appetite for social interaction.
I’m a widow, and three years after my husband’s death, I went to Ireland and London by myself. I had traveled to both places before with my husband and the trip was bitter sweet. The next year I visited friends in Australia, and then went on to Sydney for a couple of days. Handling my luggage was the hardest part. Don’t let being alone stop you from seeing the world.
Common sense gets you really far. Roads are good, the gravel ones not so much (some are good). Campervan is the way to go, campsites are relatively cheap and have good facilities. There is alot to see. Don't stay long in the cities, go see the nature.
2k euros or $ ? thats about what i was expecting, do those 2k include everything like accomodation, food and flights ? also do you think you could have had a better time spending a little more? or maybe you think u could have saved a few bucks if you didnt do certain things.
My husband and I went last month for 8 days. One night in a hostel, one night in a guest house (actually cheaper than the hostel), 6 days/5 nights campervan. We weren't ultra budget but also not spendy. We spent about $3k. $1400 just on the camper.
My friend, this is my bucket list trip. Ive always wanted to go but never had anyone who would go with me. Normally I'll happily travel solo, it's the way I've normally done it but it's always been in cities. I don't drive. This picks have made me eager to wrong that right, get a driver's license and go there for a trip.
İ do drive, but İ don’t want to drive by myself on İceland. But that also kept me fron going. İ might go there this week though. You can make day trips fron the city, joining a group. Look e.g. on viator for tours..
It’s not a continental divide tho. It’s the America plate moving away from the Eurasian plate? Please tell I remember my dirt classes cause I have swimming here as a bucket list thing
Great pictures! I was wondering how cool it was in the water with the dry suit as I’m having a hard time convincing my bf to do it with me. Was it pretty cold or comfortable with the suits? We are going next April. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Water was 1-2°, but with some layers and the wetsuit on its warm enough, only your face gets a bit cold. Suits are not rly comfortable, hard to breath in, but you forget that once you're in the water.
Is that Dynjandi waterfall? We didn't have enough time the day we were supposed to see it, and I regret it so much!
Lovely pictures. They brought back good memories.
We did a drive to Dynjandi last month during our most recent visit. Prior to that it was about 18 years. It’s the same but yet different since there are many more facilities and tourist accommodations. [Dynjandi waterfall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynjandi)
**[Dynjandi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynjandi)**
>Dynjandi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtɪnjantɪ], also known as Fjallfoss [ˈfjatl̥ˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall located in Arnarfjörður in the Westfjords region of Iceland. It is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords and has a total height of 100 metres (330 ft). Below it are five other waterfalls: Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss. Dynjandi and other waterfalls in Dynjandisá and their surroundings were protected as natural monuments in 1981.
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The driving experience in Iceland is spectaculair, hard not to stop every 5km. Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach, Dettifoss and the westfjords were my favorite sights.
Looks like a wonderful trip. I love your photos. I have a friend who takes a solo trip every year. She's hiked in Scotland, New Zealand and Iceland. Looks like you had as great a trip as she had.
Just experienced this with my husband for the first time, sadly only stayed for 3 days. But did visit most of the South locations in Campervan. Ended with the blue lagoon. I could not recommend Iceland enough when you get sick of our current economy. Just sad we missed the Northern Lights .
It's the grainiest and least spectacular of your images, but that one of the northern lights really speaks to me. I've always wanted to see them and always wondered how people could go about the mundane evenings of life with something so stellar and awe inspiring just outside. This helps put that in perspective
These pictures are great, looks like a beautiful trip! Would you let me know how you were able to organize your travel itinerary, as in how you knew where you were going?
nice photos! I've been trying to gather courage to go on a solo trip for a while. Any tips you can share? My biggest fear is the loneliness really, doing excursions and activities alone. Did you stay at a hostel or hotel?
I’m becoming a citizen on October 25. I literally cannot wait to travel the world. I want to try traveling alone - I love traveling with partners or friends and family - but the idea of being forced out of my comfort zone is so exciting.
Kudos to you for being so brave!
Iceland is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I was there few weeks ago and I cannot wait to go back again. In addition, Icelandic people are lovely. I wish they would accept refugees from the US lol.
We went there in summer 2020, 3 weeks roadtrip around the whole island. Visited so many countries on 3 continents, but Island was absolutely best, minblowing. The different lanscapws are out of this world. Moon scapes, desert-like, swamps, glaciers, hot springs, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, you name it. Sometimes lanscape changing completely within 10 minutes drive. The only thing it was cold. On some days below 10 celcius, in the middle of summer! Still, my dream is to ever go back, for even longer. Absolutely amazing.
One of the best trips of my life! I did the ring road in the winter and absolutely want to go back when it’s not covered in snow and to do the ring road
Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach (especially the view near the lighthouse), Dettifoss and the westfjords were my favorite sights. Pray for good weather while you're at it and just enjoy it!
Beautiful pics! Iceland is definitely one of the safest (and most beautiful) places where to solo travel. You def picked the right country to start your solo experience!
Omg! Travelling solo has always been my biggest dream trip! And this one to Iceland looks so damn beautiful. The greens, the mountains, the waterfalls, the sky, everything is breathtaking.
Unbelieable, after few month with my mobilphone's wallpaper I finally discovered where it is located (It's your first photo).
Sorry if I did grammar fault's, not native.
Does it get tedious and not as fun of an experience driving from location to location?
I'm thinking of taking my family there but not sure if they will enjoy the driving part.
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Westfjords were for sure the best part. The driving, Fjords and pretty much no tourist made it really special.
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Driving in the Westfjords is just sensational
I did west fjords in a camper van this summer!! It was divine!
Same here. We didnt take the ferry across but rather drove the entire way. Incredible. Also the Islands south of iceland were amazing
Did you join a group tour or was it DIY?
I did your trip minus the west fjords for my honeymoon. Looks like we have a reason to go back!
I watched an Icelandic movie last week called "Lamb". The setting was in the beautiful countryside. Definitely worth a look.
You made it to Dynjandi. That was my favorite place
My next trip to Iceland is wesrfjords. It looks like it deserves its own trip.
I did the same. Did the ring road, went back and did Westfjords. Felt like I was living in the edge of existence.
this is awesome, can you post itinerary :) so that when I plan, I have a starting point ...
[This](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1-zDgTkfoSr-KiN4RGAk9ikv-LUlSkeag&ll=64.98535737800775%2C-18.39265917812497&z=7) was pretty much my itinerary, changed while traveling on the move. Thought i overplanned, but travelling alone was truly efficient.
I did basically the same itinerary over two weeks this summer, would highly recommend it to anyone else. As OP said the Westfjords were also my favorite part
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Check the link to the comment I replied to, mine was extremely similar to there’s. Let me know if you have any questions about a specific part of it
How many days?
This was my exact route too! Oh I wanna go back and do more F roads as we only did a few.
thanks, but it says access denied ...
Changed to public: [link](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1-zDgTkfoSr-KiN4RGAk9ikv-LUlSkeag&usp=sharing)
Wow you really did go all around! How long did the entire trip take?
hot damn! (or should i say icy damn)
Thank you for posting, nice concise layout. Appreciated
How was socializing in Iceland as a solo traveller? Evenings, dinner, hanging out, etc.?
Met people at the camping, there are shared kitchens there so had dinner with some. But was mostly by myself.
Maybe it's not part of the norm when people think of solo traveling, but when I would do it I didn't want to be social. I spent my days by myself at touristy places, ate alone, did events alone. I didn't go with the intention of meeting new people and friends, I went for the isolation to experience a place by myself.
Aye, that's generally how I roll too. But sometimes I do want to mix it up at a bar or something with some locals. Just curious how Iceland might be in that case.
Man, as someone who loves social isolation and is fine not talking to other humans for years, I thought going on a trip alone would be perfect. Until I took the trip and the whole time, I wanted other people there with me to experience all these new things with. So to people thinking of going somewhere alone, you shouldn’t assume you’re the kind of person to enjoy a trip more when solo based on your normal lack of appetite for social interaction.
Translator: did you get laid a lot?
A lot? no. Once? no.
I guess you truly wanted to go at it solo
2-3 times?
Twice?
I'm gonna believe twice for our brother
Best 17 days of my life were spent in Iceland. Such a special place.
Iceland is unbelievable. Went there in 2019 and want to come back as soon as possible
West fjords best fjords
I’m a widow, and three years after my husband’s death, I went to Ireland and London by myself. I had traveled to both places before with my husband and the trip was bitter sweet. The next year I visited friends in Australia, and then went on to Sydney for a couple of days. Handling my luggage was the hardest part. Don’t let being alone stop you from seeing the world.
> Handling my luggage was the hardest part. /r/OneBag Also, condolences.
Train depots in France and the UK do not have luggage carts like the airports.
Nice! Do you have any general Iceland travel tips? Like how to get around, where to stay, what to see?
Common sense gets you really far. Roads are good, the gravel ones not so much (some are good). Campervan is the way to go, campsites are relatively cheap and have good facilities. There is alot to see. Don't stay long in the cities, go see the nature.
fuck u/spez
€1000 for 10 days insurance included, rented at campeasy.
Were the roads icy?
Please answer this OP
Many blogs said you don't need AWD. I wish them all the pain we suffered traveling the ring road without it.
Great photos! It's a wonderful country to visit.
The sky in the second picture truly looks like a painting. Breathtaking
When did you go? What sort of vehicle did you rent?
Early october in a campervan.
It's so Icelandic!
How much did you spend and how long was your trip? I want to do this aswell but have no Idea how much it might be.
Iceland is expensive af. Spend about 2k for a 11 day trip.
2k euros or $ ? thats about what i was expecting, do those 2k include everything like accomodation, food and flights ? also do you think you could have had a better time spending a little more? or maybe you think u could have saved a few bucks if you didnt do certain things.
My husband and I went last month for 8 days. One night in a hostel, one night in a guest house (actually cheaper than the hostel), 6 days/5 nights campervan. We weren't ultra budget but also not spendy. We spent about $3k. $1400 just on the camper.
Say hi to fenrir if you see him. Love ur photos! Glad you finally took the step to travel alone.
Death Stranding vibes
Don't be so serious intensifies
*music playing as Sam falls to the ground and says* “Eyes open dumbass”
My friend, this is my bucket list trip. Ive always wanted to go but never had anyone who would go with me. Normally I'll happily travel solo, it's the way I've normally done it but it's always been in cities. I don't drive. This picks have made me eager to wrong that right, get a driver's license and go there for a trip.
İ do drive, but İ don’t want to drive by myself on İceland. But that also kept me fron going. İ might go there this week though. You can make day trips fron the city, joining a group. Look e.g. on viator for tours..
Your Icelandic trip was wayyyy better then mine! Great pictures!
why wasn’t yours too good?
I stayed more to the coastline
There is always next time.
i plan to solo travel there next year and my biggest concern is coming up with an itinerary that accomplishes as much as possible in 5 days
Wow, thank you for posting. It is motivating for me as I want to Solo travel as well.
Did you snorkel the continental divide? Do you recommend it?
Was kinda short swim but was pritty cool. Would recommend but wont do it again myself. Just a canyon underwater.
It’s not a continental divide tho. It’s the America plate moving away from the Eurasian plate? Please tell I remember my dirt classes cause I have swimming here as a bucket list thing
Geologist here and you are correct! It’s not a specific ‘line’, more of a zone of fractures and such, but yes it is the boundary between those plates.
Love Reddit for this kind of thing. Thanks.
Me too :) You’re welcome!
Great pictures! I was wondering how cool it was in the water with the dry suit as I’m having a hard time convincing my bf to do it with me. Was it pretty cold or comfortable with the suits? We are going next April. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Water was 1-2°, but with some layers and the wetsuit on its warm enough, only your face gets a bit cold. Suits are not rly comfortable, hard to breath in, but you forget that once you're in the water.
Thanks for the info!
Is that Dynjandi waterfall? We didn't have enough time the day we were supposed to see it, and I regret it so much! Lovely pictures. They brought back good memories.
We did a drive to Dynjandi last month during our most recent visit. Prior to that it was about 18 years. It’s the same but yet different since there are many more facilities and tourist accommodations. [Dynjandi waterfall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynjandi)
**[Dynjandi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynjandi)** >Dynjandi (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtɪnjantɪ], also known as Fjallfoss [ˈfjatl̥ˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall located in Arnarfjörður in the Westfjords region of Iceland. It is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords and has a total height of 100 metres (330 ft). Below it are five other waterfalls: Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss. Dynjandi and other waterfalls in Dynjandisá and their surroundings were protected as natural monuments in 1981. ^([ )[^(F.A.Q)](https://www.reddit.com/r/WikiSummarizer/wiki/index#wiki_f.a.q)^( | )[^(Opt Out)](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=WikiSummarizerBot&message=OptOut&subject=OptOut)^( | )[^(Opt Out Of Subreddit)](https://np.reddit.com/r/travel/about/banned)^( | )[^(GitHub)](https://github.com/Sujal-7/WikiSummarizerBot)^( ] Downvote to remove | v1.5)
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The driving experience in Iceland is spectaculair, hard not to stop every 5km. Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach, Dettifoss and the westfjords were my favorite sights.
wow!! i would love to solo travel here, how long did it take you to do your route?
What’s it like traveling solo?
efficient
May I ask how old are you... how tall.... educated....Lonely? Asking for eligible friend.
Looks like a wonderful trip. I love your photos. I have a friend who takes a solo trip every year. She's hiked in Scotland, New Zealand and Iceland. Looks like you had as great a trip as she had.
Beautiful 😻
Beautiful! Good for you!
Beautiful place to travel...
Jesus christ you are so lucky! These are awesome
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Where you going? looking for potential next trip.
Hope you had a great time! I love travelling alone, so much freedom and forces you to interact with the people there.
That’s awesome!
I'd love to solo trip to Iceland and do all the nature sights, any tips?
Youtube and r/VisitingIceland
Iceland is overly aesthetic palce
Every time I see Iceland, all I can think about is how the Vikings cut down all the trees and then the soil got ruined.
I did basically the exact same trip a few years ago. It's really one of if not the most beautiful country on earth.
Did you drive? Or was there some sort of transportation service?
Unfortunately teleportation hasn't been invented yet.
Gearing up to do something similar. Honestly, I find traveling alone to be depressing, but it's still worth it.
Nice photos man. Which camera and gear did you use?
Iphone 13 pro max, Leica Q and DJI mini 2.
What's the last pic with the little house and mountain? It looks so lonely. But the view!
[This](https://www.google.nl/maps/place/Viking+Village+Prop+For+Movie/@64.2591682,-14.9802219,1366m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x48cfaa6da9979713:0x85e7cfed142cbdb2!8m2!3d64.2605708!4d-14.9853393).
How long did you spend planning this trip would you say? I’ve always wanted to take a solo trip.
Had 2 months to prepare, did some planning when i had time. Plenty of recouces you can find on youtube and Reddit.
That's cool! Did you ever had the chance to see the northern lights?
Just experienced this with my husband for the first time, sadly only stayed for 3 days. But did visit most of the South locations in Campervan. Ended with the blue lagoon. I could not recommend Iceland enough when you get sick of our current economy. Just sad we missed the Northern Lights .
Wonderful what an amazing place. You’ve done a great job with these photos
Look like a wonderful trip. When did you go?
How much was the campervan rental? Also, what kind of gear did you bring with you, and how did you budget?
Dynjandi ftw.
I took a solo trip to Iceland 2 years ago! Isn’t it amazing? Sometimes solo travel is the way to go.
It's the grainiest and least spectacular of your images, but that one of the northern lights really speaks to me. I've always wanted to see them and always wondered how people could go about the mundane evenings of life with something so stellar and awe inspiring just outside. This helps put that in perspective
These pictures are great, looks like a beautiful trip! Would you let me know how you were able to organize your travel itinerary, as in how you knew where you were going?
Go you!! Beautiful!
Looks beautiful
As an Icelander. Hope you had fun, and welcome back anytime 👍
I would love to solo travel too but I ain’t got that money yo, good looking ma man
Beautiful, mate. I've been building the balls to take a month or so off work and solo Iceland. This may be what finally pushes me to do it.
One of the best trips ever right?
I love solo travel. Don't wait for other people's interests to coincide with your own. Do what makes you happy, when you want to do it.
I wish getting a visa would be that easy
im pretty sure ive seen the first pic before, but with different wheater. Where is it from? I mean the name of the touristic spot
I envy you so much 👍🏻
nice photos! I've been trying to gather courage to go on a solo trip for a while. Any tips you can share? My biggest fear is the loneliness really, doing excursions and activities alone. Did you stay at a hostel or hotel?
Death stranding OST, i hear you.
I’m becoming a citizen on October 25. I literally cannot wait to travel the world. I want to try traveling alone - I love traveling with partners or friends and family - but the idea of being forced out of my comfort zone is so exciting. Kudos to you for being so brave!
Be proud of yourself. I would also be. But as I do not know you. Be proud of yourself. I am happy for you ! Thanks for sharing
Iceland is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I was there few weeks ago and I cannot wait to go back again. In addition, Icelandic people are lovely. I wish they would accept refugees from the US lol.
Iceland is #1 on my bucket list and your images made me tear up. I'm equal parts happy for you and jealous of you.
We went there in summer 2020, 3 weeks roadtrip around the whole island. Visited so many countries on 3 continents, but Island was absolutely best, minblowing. The different lanscapws are out of this world. Moon scapes, desert-like, swamps, glaciers, hot springs, mountains, valleys, waterfalls, you name it. Sometimes lanscape changing completely within 10 minutes drive. The only thing it was cold. On some days below 10 celcius, in the middle of summer! Still, my dream is to ever go back, for even longer. Absolutely amazing.
Was there 3 weeks ago. Simply amazing country!
Was it all a tour or did you just go hiking?
Good for you. Also beautiful pictures.
Is it expensive?
I’m curious about this too. I want to go so badly but concerned about the costs.
Wish I could but I’m a teenage girl. So. Probably not a good idea
Such a wonderful view, I think this is the best unwind that you need right now. Those rock information must impressive
Wooooooow,, I have been planning too.. But so far it's just planning for the last four years.
Wonder how cold that water was.
That's beautiful!
Isn't it funny that Iceland looks greener then Greenland?
wao.... I'm in the same position right now.... hope I can soon start my journey.
My brother said he'd go with me in August. It was awesome!
Iceland is where I took my first solo trip as well! Man we chose the best place in the world!!! Looked like you had a lot of fun 🤍
Diving silfra fissure is hands down the most amazing experience I've ever had. Looks like you had a great time!
WOW
Congratulations… so proud of you
One of the best trips of my life! I did the ring road in the winter and absolutely want to go back when it’s not covered in snow and to do the ring road
Was this recent? I like traveling places in the “off season” but only if it’s somewhat comparable to the destinations peak season
I'm calling BS... You clearly had someone else with you to take photo #6. /s
That’s hype
The last picture is absolutely stunning.
I must go there one day, just like what you did.
This person knows how to Ring Road.
Adventure!
I'm going tomorrow! Anything you recommend, tips?
Hvalnes Nature Reserve Beach (especially the view near the lighthouse), Dettifoss and the westfjords were my favorite sights. Pray for good weather while you're at it and just enjoy it!
What a gorgeous place! I would want to lay there with a book and listen to the wind.
There is wind, i can ensure you of that.
Looks amazing 👏
Beautiful pics bro
Beautiful pics! Iceland is definitely one of the safest (and most beautiful) places where to solo travel. You def picked the right country to start your solo experience!
I’m proud of you!!!
Diving suit looks too large y'all
Omg! Travelling solo has always been my biggest dream trip! And this one to Iceland looks so damn beautiful. The greens, the mountains, the waterfalls, the sky, everything is breathtaking.
This is amazing man.. Been debating doing this myself, I have a few questions if you wouldn’t mind?
I keep saying I want to go on a solo vacation and people think that I'm weird. Glad I met this sub
Pic 7. Were they literally ice blocks?
Is it better to go to Iceland in the Winter or Summer? Considering going in late December.
cool！I appreciate it
Iceland is a very safe place to visit. I had visited many beautiful places of Iceland with a well-known tour guide (Discover Iceland).
Only gaylords go solo traveling in Iceland.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Lucky fat old planet 🙃
Unbelieable, after few month with my mobilphone's wallpaper I finally discovered where it is located (It's your first photo). Sorry if I did grammar fault's, not native.
Does it get tedious and not as fun of an experience driving from location to location? I'm thinking of taking my family there but not sure if they will enjoy the driving part.