Driving north up into the Snaefellsnes peninsula, watching the sun rise around us, was incredible. Up until that point, neither of us had ever seen mountains so tall, or landscapes so alien (and beautiful!).
Boyfriend Perspective: To be honest, I missed most of our ride up. What?! I was jetlagged and the sun hadn’t even come up yet. Buses can be very comfortable for naps.
But let’s pause there, because reading one post about every stop here would take about three years.
So, we’ve broken up our adventure into a couple of shorter bits.
Notes:
- We booked our Snaefellsnes tour with Goecco, a self-proclaimed Indie tour company. We 100% will book with them again (and so should you!!). It’s worth noting, though, that each guide has their own type of safety and knowledge certifications. This means that, while the basic itinerary won’t really vary, many of the intermittent stop-offs will change from guide to guide. It’s actually a good thing!
- Quick tip: Iceland has no native species of trees, so you get very little in the way of natural wind buffers. (Unless you count your partner – I totally hid behind Luke.) So, make sure you have a SUPER SOLID wind layer, an even better insulation layer, and a snug hat/scarf combo that you won’t lose in a stiff breeze. Your body will thank you!
