Iceland Itinerary
Flight from New York to Iceland a just a little over 4 hours - so it is a nice quick getaway. We went there for 5 days only. Here are some tips on what to see and here to eat.
List of Restaurants to try:
http://girlvsglobe.com/2015/06/10-best-places-to-eat-in-reykjavik.html
http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/food/reykjavik-restaurants
List of Bars:
http://travel.cnn.com/11-reykjaviks-coolest-bars-872221/
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/iceland/articles/the-10-best-bars-in-reykjavik/
http://www.eater.com/maps/Where-to-Drink-Reykjavik-beer-cocktails-coffee
Sights:
Silfra Fissure - Snorkel between the 2 continents
The Tomato Greenhouse -Solar powered tomato farm, great place to stop for lunch, they only serve tomato soups, pasta, bread – lots of fresh bread – totally amazing and all delicious. This is close to Gulfoss.
Blue Lagoon – this is close to the airport so go there on the way in or on the way home. Must make reservation as it gets crowded.
Tour Golden Circle - Waterfalls, Geysers, Thingvellir National Park, these are major sights to see around Reykjavik, they are day trips and we did this over 3 different days
Gullfoss Waterfall – a drive from Reykjavik – day trip
Black Sand Beach – Vik
In Reykjavik: Hallgrimskirkja which is a modern cathedral with a huge tower
Olgerdin Brewery - Brewery that has Brennivin, Iceland's national drink, http://www.olgerdin.is/en/
Where to Eat:
Dill - First Michelin restaurant in Iceland, http://dillrestaurant.is/en/foodandwine/
Kopar - They have a tasting menu & a la carte; it's on the harbor, http://www.koparrestaurant.is/en/
Torfan - best lobster soup in Iceland, http://www.torfan.is
Tapas Barinn - Spanish Tapas with Icelandic twist, http://www.tapas.is/en/
Grillmarkadurinn - Lots of their food comes from local farms, http://www.grillmarkadurinn.is
Fiskfelagid - Cozy restaurant in basement of a building, supposed to be best seafood, http://www.fiskfelagid.is
Baejarins Beztu Pylsur - Stand has been around since 1937, Iceland staple, the hot dog is very popular & well known, http://bbp.is/en/
Laundromat Café - Café in a laundromat, concept originated in Denmark in 2006, http://www.thelaundromatcafe.com/en/home
Laekjarbrekka - amazing langostino and cod (what Iceland is known for), http://laekjarbrekka.is/