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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor’s Note: The Bucket List Guide to Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures was originally published October 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As I shared in my previous article, The Bucket List Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland is a land of unbelievable adventure, great food, and amazing beauty!&#160; There was an overwhelming sense of discovery everywhere I went. It was weird because every time I saw a waterfall, the coastline, or some other landmark, it was as...</p>
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<blockquote><p><em><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Editor’s Note:</strong> The Bucket List Guide to Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures was originally published October 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness.</span></em></p></blockquote>
<p>As I shared in my previous article, <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/" rel="">The Bucket List Guide to Reykjavik</a></span>, Iceland is a land of unbelievable adventure, great food, and amazing beauty!&nbsp; There was an overwhelming sense of discovery everywhere I went. It was weird because every time I saw a waterfall, the coastline, or some other landmark, it was as if I had never seen anything like it before. That is why it was so easy to create our Bucket List Guide to Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures.</p>
<p>Originally I went to Iceland in April of 2015 to complete the following 3 Bucket list items:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 180px;"><span class="size16 PalatinoLinotype16" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>95) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">See the Northern Lights (aka: Aurora Borealis)</span></b></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 180px;"><span class="size16 PalatinoLinotype16" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>134)&nbsp;</b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Swim in the Thermal Blue Lagoon in Iceland&nbsp;</b></u></span></p>
<div style="padding-left: 180px;" align="left"><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>130)&nbsp;</b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Eat weird things</b></u></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>:&nbsp;</b></span></div>
<div style="padding-left: 180px;" align="left"><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>#17)&nbsp;</b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Harkal (Fermented Shark Meat) – Iceland</b></u></span></div>
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<p>Now, despite my valiant efforts, I failed seeing the Northern Lights.&nbsp; However, what I did discover was a geothermal land of unbelievable adventure and incredible beauty! So, if you love outdoor adventures, this guide will offer you some new ideas to add to your Iceland bucket list.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Iceland&#8217;s Bucket List Outdoor Adventures</strong></span></h3>
<p>With the tourism slogan, &#8220;Pure. Natural. Unspoiled. Iceland. The Way Life Should Be!&#8221; you can assume that Iceland is going to be a clean, natural, unspoiled destination.&nbsp; Though Reykjavik is phenomenal, make sure you get out and explore everything the country has to offer in the outdoors!</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>You&#8217;ll need a car to conquer Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures</strong></span></h3>
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<p>There are no trains in Iceland and though there are cheap public buses in the city, there really isn&#8217;t a decent public transit system for travel around the country. That doesn&#8217;t mean you have to subject yourself to expensive restrictive tour buses. Iceland is an easy country to navigate.&nbsp; It is an island with one major highway, Route 1, also known as the Ring Road. The Ring Road is about 831 miles long, extends around the entire coast of Iceland and offers the freedom and unrestricted views you will be craving!</p>
<p>So if you want to tick off the many items on our bucket list guide to iceland&#8217;s outdoor adventures, you will want to drive yourself. We found that <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftp.media%2Fr%3Fmarker%3D268347%26amp%3Bp%3D3555%26amp%3Bu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.discovercars.com%252Ficeland&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #3366ff;">DISCOVER CARS</span></a> offer the cheapest car rentals in the country.</p>
<p>Here are a few driving tips you should know ahead of time:</p>
<ol>
<li>Most of the rental cars are stick shift</li>
<li>Speed limits in Iceland are 50 km/h (30mph) within cities &amp; 90 km/h (55mph) on all other paved roads</li>
<li>Off road driving is illegal in Iceland</li>
<li>There are Speed Trap Cameras everywhere &amp; the fees can be very expensive</li>
</ol>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit the Golden Circle</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Golden Circle is one of most popular <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icerental4x4.is%2Fen%2Ficerental-4x4-blog%2Fmust-see-places-in-iceland%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #0000ff;">must see places in Iceland</span></a> and for good reason. It is a 200 mile road outside of Reykjavik and it includes 4 natural sights that should be on everyone&#8217;s outdoor Iceland bucket list:</p>
<h4>&nbsp;1) <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)</span></strong></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="529" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/thingvellir/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="Thingvellir, Iceland" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="Hiking around Thingvellir is perhaps one of the best items on the Bucket List Guide to Outdoor Adventures in Iceland" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Thingvellir.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
The national parliament of Iceland was established at Þingvellir (Thingvellir)&nbsp;in 930, and held sessions there until 1798. The area became a national park in 1930 and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. In addition to its historical importance, Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is also the location of the separating North American and Eurasian continental shelf plates, causing a visible rift in the valley.</p>
<h4><strong>2) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfalls)</span></strong></h4>
<p>Gullfoss&nbsp;(the Golden Falls) is a 3 tier stair case waterfall that will take your breath away! The waterfall is formed as the Hvítá river rushes southward&nbsp;flowing over Gullfoss at an average rate of 109 cubic meters per second. While enjoying the beauty of these magnificent falls, make sure you read the monument devoted to Sigríður Tómasdóttir of Brattholt, who is considered the savior of Gullfoss.</p>
<h4><strong>3) </strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Geysir -The land of Strokkur</strong></span></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="531" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/strokkur-erupts/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="543,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="strokkur-erupts" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?fit=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-531 size-full" style="color: #000000;" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?resize=543%2C960&#038;ssl=1" alt="Exploring the Strokkur geyser as it erupts as a part of a bucket list outdoor adventure" width="543" height="960" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?resize=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1 170w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Strokkur-Erupts.jpg?resize=153%2C270&amp;ssl=1 153w" sizes="(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
The world renowned geothermal hot spring area around Geysir includes several mini geysers and 2 big ones, Great Geysir and Strokkur. Although the original Great Geysir is not currently active, its neighbor, Strokkur, erupts every 5 to 10 minutes.</p>
<h4><strong>4) </strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Kerið Volcanic Crater</strong></span></h4>
<p>Kerið is a crater formed some 5,000 years ago, with a pretty deep lake in the bottom.&nbsp; While I was there, in April, the lake was frozen. So visitors were allowed to climb to the bottom of the crater which was cleaner than when we were thrown into a <a href="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-totumo-mud-volcano-a-bucket-list-adventure/" rel=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">Mud Volcano in Colombia</span></a>.</p>
<p>If you are headed there during warmer months, it is said that the lake is a mesmerizing blue surrounded by gorgeous colorful vegetation! Please note that it does cost about 400ISK (About $3.50 USD) to enter the area, but it is worth it.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>See the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)</strong></span></h3>
<p>Perhaps one of the most popular items on the Bucket List Guide to Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures is seeing the Northern Lights.&nbsp; But even though I totally struck out seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland, that doesn&#8217;t mean you will! The best chance of seeing the Northern Lights is when the sky is clear. Often, when it&#8217;s cold and dark outside &#8211; the aurora activity is high. Take a drive away from the city lights of Reykjavik for an unobstructed view of the night sky. It is said that the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland is from October to March, however there is no guarantee. <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.vedur.is%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vedur</a></span>&nbsp;is&nbsp;the national weather website that forecasts predicted visibility of the lights.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit with the Icelandic Horses</strong></span></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="533" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/icelandic-horses/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="icelandic-horses" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-533 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="Visiting and Ricing icelandic horses is a great outdoor adventure for anyone's bucket list in Iceland" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Horses.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
These small, pony-sized horses are a majestic breed.&nbsp; According to Wikipedia, the breed is used for traditional sheepherding work, as well as for leisure, showing, and racing. They are everywhere, but I found many of them lined along fences on the Golden Circle.&nbsp; Bred to carry adults smoothly and willingly over difficult terrain, Icelandic Horses bring their cheerful demeanor and sensible attitude to each ride.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit a &#8220;Foss&#8221; or Iclandic Waterfall</strong></span></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="534" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/ensku-husin-waterfall/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="543,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="ensku-husin-waterfall" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?fit=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-534 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?resize=543%2C960&#038;ssl=1" alt="Hiking to the Ensku Husin Foss and other waterfalls is a must from the Bucket List Guide to Outdoor adventures in Iceland" width="543" height="960" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?resize=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1 170w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ensku-Husin-Waterfall.jpg?resize=153%2C270&amp;ssl=1 153w" sizes="(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
In Icelandic, the word &#8220;Foss&#8221; translates to &#8220;waterfall.&#8221; &nbsp;Iceland is enveloped in waterfalls of all shapes and sizes.&nbsp; Each one offers a unique beauty that is unrivaled anywhere else. Gullfoss in the Golden Circle is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. &nbsp;However, there other waterfalls that should be part of your Iceland Bucket List.</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall)</strong></span>: See above</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Skogarfoss</strong></span>: Located in the village of Skogar, Skogarfoss is a beautiful waterfall that you can walk up to. It is a popular destination and easy to find if you follow the tour busses.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Oxararfoss</strong></span>: Located in Þingvellir National Park, you can walk along the continental rift wall which flows into the river Öxará.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ensku Husin Area Waterfalls</strong></span>: Hraunfossar and Barnafoss are two waterfalls in the Ensku Husin area. These were the 1st waterfalls I encountered along my drive into the northwest.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Detifoss</strong></span>: Is the largest waterfall in Europe in terms of water flow, and is said to be the most powerful as well. It falls 150 feet down.</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong><u>Explore the Land of Fire and Ice</u></strong></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="535" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-vatnajokull-watching-over-us/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-vatnajokull-watching-over-us" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-535 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="Hiking to see the skeidararjokull glacier and the mighty vatnajokull volcano are bucket list outdoor adventures in Iceland" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Skeidararjokull-glacier-and-the-mighty-Vatnajokull-watching-over-us.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
Iceland is home to beautiful glaciers and active volcanoes.&nbsp; When out east, you can also visit Jökulsárlón ice lagoon. It is filled with large chunks of ice crashing about in the darkness of the Atlantic ocean. You may recognize it from the movies, including two James Bond films. From there, make time to visit Vatnajökull National Park.&nbsp; It is the largest glacier cap in all of Iceland.&nbsp; You can climb a path along Skeidararjokull glacier, while doing so, you will see the amazing blue glacier ice along the side.</p>
<p>Please note that glacier climbing is considered dangerous and should not be done without professional assistance.</p>
<p>Along the same trek, you will see Grímsvötn above you, a basaltic volcano which has the highest eruption frequency&nbsp;in all of Iceland. In May 2011 it erupted, causing major disturbances, not only in Iceland, but to air travel in the United Kingdom, Greenland, Germany, Ireland and Norway.&nbsp; On beautiful days, you will even see lenticular clouds&nbsp;hovering over Grímsvötn.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Explore the Beaches in Iceland&#8217;s Suderland</strong></span></h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="537" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/kirkjufjara-beach/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="kirkjufjara-beach" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-537 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="The black sand of kirkjufjara beach in Iceland" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KirkJufJara-beach.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
Driving along the Ring Road (Rte 1) in the southland of Iceland is an adventure in itself and you&#8217;ll pass many of the popular tourist attractions. However, the road along the southern coast offers beautiful views of the coast line and will take you to the black beaches. To get there, head to Dyrhólaey or the city of Vik.&nbsp; Nearby you will find two popular destinations:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kirkjufjara Beach</span></strong>: Kirkjufjara beach offers gorgeous views, where the Atlantic ocean comes ashore, powerfully crashing waves onto the&nbsp;black sand beach. You can hike leisurely along the top of the cliff or make your way to the bottom and the beach. However, please note all signs. In 2015, authorities regulated the area due to loose rocks.</li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Reynisfjara Beach</span></strong>: Reynisfjara Beach is a natural black sand and pebble beach with large boulders. However, the highlight is&nbsp;the interesting basalt caves. The basalt columns resemble a rocky pyramid and form&nbsp;an extraordinary cave, Hálsanefshellir.</li>
</ol>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="538" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/reynisfjara-beach-the-hallsanefshellir-cave/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="reynisfjara-beach-the-hallsanefshellir-cave" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-538 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="Seeing the basalt pillars and black sand at reynisfjara beach near the hallsanefshellir cave in Iceland" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Reynisfjara-Beach-the-Hallsanefshellir-Cave.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Go Swimming!!</strong></span></h3>
<p>Whenever I go to the beach I want to go swimming!&nbsp; However, please note that swimming at any of the beaches listed here or anywhere connected to the Atlantic is not recommended or considered safe. Swimming in them is ill advised due to the temperature and severity of the ocean.</p>
<p>With that said, Iceland is full of geothermal pools that offer the chance to soak in warm waters all around the island. Water from these geothermal hot springs can range from 37–39 °C (98-102°F).&nbsp; Here are several pools that you should definitely explore:</p>
<h4><strong>1) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach</span></strong>:</h4>
<p>Nautholsvik is a small beach in Reykjavik open for several months of the year. To find out more about when you can go, check it out&nbsp;in <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.EricGamble.com%2Fthe-bucket-list-guide-to-iceland-part-1-reykjavik%2F&amp;sref=rss"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Part 1: Reykjavik</span></a></p>
<h4><strong>2) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Seljavallalaug (the Secret &amp; the oldest pool in Iceland)</span></strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="539" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/seljavallalaug-pool-in-iceland/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="543,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="seljavallalaug-pool-in-iceland" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?fit=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-539 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?resize=543%2C960&#038;ssl=1" alt="Swimming in the seljavallalaug pool is probably one of the best outdoor bucket list adventures in Iceland " width="543" height="960" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?resize=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1 170w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Seljavallalaug-Pool-in-Iceland.jpg?resize=153%2C270&amp;ssl=1 153w" sizes="(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
Seljavallalaug, also known as the Seljvavellir pool&nbsp;was built in 1923 and is&nbsp;the oldest pool in Iceland.&nbsp; However, it&nbsp;is not on any tourist guide list or main tour map. &nbsp;To find this hidden pool, drive the Ring Road until you see a sign that says Seljavellir. Pull to the back right of the area until you find a newer pool where you can park. From there, walk&nbsp;about 30&nbsp;minutes towards the bottom of the valley. There are worn paths that are easy to follow. You will have to jump over a little&nbsp;waterfall (be careful), but it’s an easy walk.&nbsp;After you cross the waterfall, follow the river, you&#8217;ll come to pipes pumping hot water &#8211; they will lead you to&nbsp;the pool &#8211; just around the corner.</p>
<h4><strong>3) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Famous Blue Lagoon</span></strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="540" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/the-bucket-list-guide-to-icelands-outdoor-adventures/world-famous-geothermal-blue-lagoon/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,540" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="world-famous-geothermal-blue-lagoon" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?fit=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-540 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1" alt="Swimming in the world famous geothermal blue lagoon is on most people's Outdoor Adventure Bucket List for Iceland" width="640" height="360" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-famous-geothermal-Blue-Lagoon.jpg?resize=480%2C270&amp;ssl=1 480w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /><br />
<span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluelagoon.com%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Blue Lagoon</a></span> is probably the #1 item on everyone&#8217;s Iceland Bucket List.&nbsp; It is spa is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula &#8211; southwestern Iceland, near the airport. Although this is&nbsp;one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, its definitely worth it. The drive is easy and there is ample parking. Another option is finding the ticket center in Reykjavik, there you can pre-purchase your tickets and&nbsp;get a bus pass to the Lagoon. The bus runs hourly. The Lagoon offers general entry, but you can also purchase various spa services. Entry includes a wristband, which acts as a key for your electronic changing room locker and allows you to keep an electronic tab if you partake in the outdoor bar or restaurant.&nbsp; To learn more or purchase cheap tickets online visit <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluelagoon.com%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Blue Lagoon Online</a></span></p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Find the crashed U.S. Navy Plane Crash</strong></span></h3>
<p>In 1973, the United States Navy was flying a DC 3 over Iceland when they ran out of gas and crashed on the beaches of Sólheimasandur. Everyone survived the crash, but apparently they just left the plane there and went home. The plane has been there ever since. &nbsp;Unfortunately, it is stripped clean, but the shell of the plane remains at its final resting spot on the black sand beach.</p>
<p>There are no signs or much information readily available when trying to find the plane, you just have to do some research. When you park on Ring Road, please remember that off roading in Iceland is illegal. Park your car on the highway and hike 4km in to the plane.</p>
<p>To locate this hidden piece of history, use these GPS coordinates: 63.459523, -19.364618</p>
<p>The easiest thing to do is to plug these coordinates into the search bar of the Google Maps app. Once entered, you will see a marker on the Google Maps titled, Sólheimasandur Plane&nbsp;Wreck.&nbsp; If you are in Iceland, hit the 3 lines at the top of the search bar to open the menu and select &#8220;start driving.&#8221; This will give you directions to the spot on the Ring Road where you park and start your journey.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Take a Formal Outdoor Adventure Tour</strong></span></h3>
<p>We get that not everyone wants to tick off the many amazing outdoor adventures from this Bucket List Guide alone. So, if you prefer a more formal tour check out one of these amazing options we found to help you tick it before you kick it!</p>
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<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grab Your Gear &amp; Go</span>!</strong></h3>
<p>All in all, there is a reason that Iceland is at the top of everyone&#8217;s travel list recently. The unparalleled beauty, friendly people, unspoiled landscape and opportunity for adventure make it a fantastic travel destination. Whether you want to spend time in the city or take an outdoor adventure, Iceland is right for you. Give it a try &#8211; you many be surprised!</p>
<p>But what is the one outdoor adventure on this list that you are excited to experience? Or is there anything in this Bucket List Guide to Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures that we missed? Let us know in the comments below so we can have more outdoor adventures in Iceland when we return!</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Don’t forget to Pin this to your Bucket List Board!</strong></span></h4>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Editor&#8217;s Note: The Bucket List Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland was originally published October 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. In April of 2015, I decided that Iceland was my next major bucket list destination!  But why?  Why would anyone, who dislikes the cold as much as I do, have traveling to Reykjavik, Iceland on their Bucket List? Easy, I was on a mission to complete 3 Bucket list items and Reykjavik was the perfect...</p>
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<p>In April of 2015, I decided that Iceland was my next major bucket list destination!  But why?  Why would anyone, who dislikes the cold as much as I do, have traveling to Reykjavik, Iceland on their Bucket List?</p>
<p>Easy, I was on a mission to complete 3 Bucket list items and Reykjavik was the perfect central location to tackle them. The 3 items I wanted to tick off were:</p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;"><span class="size16 PalatinoLinotype16" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>95) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">See the Northern Lights (aka: Aurora Borealis)</span></b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;"><span class="size16 PalatinoLinotype16" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>134) </b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Swim in the Thermal Blue Lagoon in Iceland </b></u></span></p>
<div style="text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;" align="left"><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>130) </b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Eat weird things</b></u></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>: </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left; padding-left: 150px;" align="left"><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>          </b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><b>#17) </b></span><span class="size14 PalatinoLinotype14" style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', serif;"><u><b>Harkal (Fermented Shark Meat) – Iceland</b></u></span></div>
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<p>Though I failed seeing the Aurora Borealis, what I did discover was a land of unbelievable adventure, great food, and amazing beauty!  There was a thrill of discovery everywhere I went.  It was the first time in forever that I felt like everything I saw was a new revelation.  I loved that childlike feeling of discovery and amazement.</p>
<p>Now, in my humble opinion, Iceland is not just a &#8220;quick trip.&#8221;  So, I have decided to split up my review into two parts:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 180px;">Part 1: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Bucket List Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 180px;">Part 2: <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ericgamble.com%2Fthe-bucket-list-guide-to-iceland-part-2-icelands-outdoor-adventures%2F&amp;sref=rss"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures</span></span> (<span style="color: #ff0000;">Click Here</span>)</a></p>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Welcome to Reykjavik, Iceland &#8211; a Bucket List Destination</span></strong></h3>
<p>Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in Iceland.  Being the world&#8217;s northernmost capital, it is a popular tourist destination.  Its long history states that it was established by Ingólfur Arnarson from Norway around AD 870.  Reykjavik is not just a Viking heritage site but a modern city filled with remarkable food, unbelievable art, and exciting history.  So here are my top bucket list items to see or do in Reykjavik, Iceland:</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The majestic Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="492" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/the-hallgrimskirkja-lutheran-church/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="543,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="the-hallgrimskirkja-lutheran-church" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?fit=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?fit=543%2C960&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-492 size-full aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?resize=543%2C960&#038;ssl=1" alt="Eric Gamble standing in front of the hallgrimskirkja church on his Bucket List trip to Reykjavik, Iceland" width="543" height="960" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?w=543&amp;ssl=1 543w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?resize=170%2C300&amp;ssl=1 170w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Hallgrímskirkja-Lutheran-Church.jpg?resize=153%2C270&amp;ssl=1 153w" sizes="(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>The <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hallgrimskirkja.is%2Fen&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church</a></span> is Iceland&#8217;s official church and is the 7th tallest structure in Iceland at 244 feet.  As you walk up to the church you are greeted by a statue of explorer Leif Eriksson.  Inside, the simplicity of the Church is breathtaking and the columns and ceilings are said to resemble the basalt lava flow pillars similar to those witnessed along the Southern Shores of Iceland.  Above the entrance, the church houses a large beautiful pipe organ by the German organ builder Johannes Klais.</p>
<p>One of the cool things to do is to purchase a ticket to the observation deck.  This allows you to take the elevator and then hike up 3 flights of stairs up from the clock of Hallgrímskirkja Church where you will have a bird&#8217;s eye view of the beauty of Reykjavik, the ocean, and mountains.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Take A &#8220;Free&#8221; City Walk Tour</strong></span></h3>
<p>The City Walk tour takes you on foot around the heart of Reykjavík with English speaking locals. The main focus is the general history of Iceland and the evolution of Reykjavík as a town. They also tell you about elves, vikings, food, nightlife, music, economic aspects and political affairs. Additionally, they include the funny facts about Iceland and the places you must see in Reykjavík. The &#8220;free&#8221; <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fcitywalk.is%2Ftour%2Ffree-walking-tour-reykjavik%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">City Walk</a> </span>runs 100% on donations from guests, which are offered to the guide at the end of each tour. The tour runs daily, even multiple times a day starting at a park, named Austurvöllur in front of the House of Parliament.  To learn more or reserve your spot on the tour visit <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fcitywalk.is%2Ftour%2Ffree-walking-tour-reykjavik%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #3366ff;">http://CityWalk.is</span></a></p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Walk down Laugavegur Street</strong></span></h3>
<p>Laugavegur Street is the main street of Reykjavik.  The name means <i>&#8220;wash road,&#8221;</i> as it used to lead to the hot springs in Laugardalur. Here, in olden times, the women of Reykjavík took their laundry for washing.</p>
<p>During the day now, as you walk along the cobblestone road, you will find tons of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Plus, there are all kinds of unique shops to satisfy any explorer or souvenir collector.  Then at night, Laugavegur becomes the center for fine dining as well as music and entertainment.</p>
<p>One of the novelty highlights is to visit <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fphallus.is%2Fen%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Icelandic Phallological Museum </a></span>where you can explore according to their mission statement, &#8220;the serious study into the field of phallology in an organized, scientific fashion.&#8221;</p>
<h3><u><strong>Visit the Tourism Information Center</strong></u><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="498" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/tourism-board-ideas/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?fit=542%2C649&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="542,649" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tourism-board-ideas" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?fit=251%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?fit=542%2C649&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-498 size-full aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?resize=542%2C649&#038;ssl=1" alt="The Tourism Activity Board is a great Bucket List Guide to fun activities and events in Reykjavik, Iceland" width="542" height="649" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?w=542&amp;ssl=1 542w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?resize=251%2C300&amp;ssl=1 251w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tourism-Board-Ideas-e1609095737845.jpg?resize=225%2C270&amp;ssl=1 225w" sizes="(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>One of the coolest things about traveling is finding all of the fun and free local stuff to do. It is a great guide to finding Bucket List activities in Reykjavik, Iceland. You can even find fun activities like a Tom Selleck mustache contest!</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit the Perlan Observatory</strong></span></h3>
<p>The <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perlan.is%2Fen-gb&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Perlan Observatory</span></a> offers fantastic views of the entire city both from a viewing platform open to the public and a rotating restaurant at the top. If the restaurant is too expensive for you (it is for most), there is also a small cafeteria on the same floor as the viewing platform.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Check out the Cemeteries</strong></span></h3>
<p>Perhaps this is a New Orleans thing, but in my opinion, cemeteries are always beautiful destinations. To us, they feel like outdoor museums of art and history and this is quite evident in Reykjavik.  Both Fossvogskirkjugarður cemetery beside the Fossvogur bay, and <span class="vcard"><span class="fn org">Hólavallagarður cemetery</span> <span class="note directions">on the western edge of Tjörnin pond, offer a unique beauty. I visited t</span></span>he extraordinary Fossvogskirkjugarður cemetery which has a unique memorial that commemorates the vessels which were lost in the North-Atlantic Ocean during the Second World War.  Another beautiful nuance was tons of gravesite ornaments and lanterns around the headstones.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Watch the Birds at Tjornin</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="503" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/tjornin-the-beautiful-city-pond/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?fit=960%2C489&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,489" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="tjornin-the-beautiful-city-pond" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?fit=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?fit=640%2C326&amp;ssl=1" class="alignleft wp-image-503 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?resize=640%2C326&#038;ssl=1" alt=" The tjornin is a beautiful city pond where you can watch the many birds of Iceland Gather" width="640" height="326" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?resize=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tjornin-the-Beautiful-City-Pond.jpg?resize=530%2C270&amp;ssl=1 530w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>Tjornin, the beautiful city &#8220;Pond&#8221; is a<span class="description"> small lake in the center of the city where the locals often gather to feed the ducks. The southern end of Tjörnin links to the Vatnsmýri swamp. Here you will find a small bird reserve with paths open to the public except during egg hatching season.</span></p>
<p>This is a perfect place to sit, relax, and perhaps have a picnic.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Go to the Beach for a Swim in the Atlantic</strong></span></h3>
<p>From May 15th until September 15th, use the city&#8217;s small airport to take a trip over to <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnautholsvik.is%2Fen%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span id="Nautholsvk_Thermal_Beach" class="vcard"><span class="fn org"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Nautholsvík Thermal Beach</span></span></span></a>. <span class="description">Here you can swim in the Atlantic, because they pipe hot water into the ocean. A beach of golden sand has been created and a “pool” enclosed nearby, where the water temperature is about 20ºC. </span></p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Visit the Höfði House</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="504" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/hofoi-house/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="hofoi-house" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="alignright wp-image-504 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="The hofoi house is a must see bucket list destination in Reykjavik, Iceland for those love Cold War History" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hofoi-House.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>The Höfði House is a beautiful white house that sits alone on the shore of the Reykjavik coastline. It is best known for being the spot where Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan ended the Cold War once and for all in 1986. Renowned guests of Höfði House include celebrities and heads of state, including the Queen of England, Winston Churchill, and Marlene Dietrich.</p>
<p>On top of the famous visitors, the Höfði House does have one permanent resident. Apparently, the house is believed to be occupied by a ghost known as The White Lady.  But don&#8217;t worry. It seems that she only likes to haunt it&#8217;s former resident, the British Ambassador.  In fact, her haunting caused him so much distress that he persuaded the British Foreign Office to sell the home.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eat your Weight in Hot Dogs</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="508" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/hot-dogs/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?fit=540%2C960&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="hot-dogs" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?fit=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?fit=540%2C960&amp;ssl=1" class="wp-image-508 size-full aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?resize=540%2C960&#038;ssl=1" alt="Eric Gamble eating pylsurs or hot dogs at the world famous Bæjarins Beztu in Downtown Reykjavik Iceland" width="540" height="960" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Hot-Dogs.jpg?resize=152%2C270&amp;ssl=1 152w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>There is no doubt that Reykjavik is becoming a foodie destination! You will also find tons of micro breweries, casual sit down places, and even fine dining throughout the city. But apparently the #1 food in all of Reykjavik, Iceland is the hot dog!</p>
<p>Known as pylsurs, the hot dogs are made mostly with lamb (and sometimes a little pork). Then they are traditionally topped with mustard, ketchup, fried onion, raw onion and remolaði, a mayonnaise-based sauce with sweet relish. You can find them anywhere and they are all delicious, but the king of the pylsurs is <a href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbp.is%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Bæjarins Beztu</span></a>, the stand located down by the harbor on Tryggvagata! In 1998, Bill Clinton ate here and declared it was the best hot dog in the world.  James Hetfield, vocalist of the popular heavy metal band Metallica apparently couldn&#8217;t get enough either! To find visit <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbp.is%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.bbp.is</a></span>.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eat Puffin Birds, Rotting Shark meat, and then drink Black Death</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="513" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/icelandic-food-sampler/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?fit=960%2C543&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="960,543" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="icelandic-food-sampler" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?fit=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1" class="alignright wp-image-513 size-full" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?resize=640%2C362&#038;ssl=1" alt="sample small plates of Hákarl (Fermented shark), harðfiskur (dried haddock), Grillaður lundi (Grilled puffin), and Langreyður (Whale Fin Meat) at the Icelandic Bar in Reykjavik" width="640" height="362" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?resize=768%2C434&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icelandic-Food-Sampler.jpg?resize=477%2C270&amp;ssl=1 477w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h3>
<p>For those more adventurous or wanting to tackle unique Icelandic fair, take a trip over to  <span class="_5pbw _5vra" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;C&quot;}"><span class="fwb fcg" data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;k&quot;}"><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.islenskibarinn.is%2Fen%2F&amp;sref=rss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Íslenski Barinn</a></span> (aka: the Icelandic Bar).  Here you can sample small plates of Hákarl (<em>Fermented shark)</em>, harðfiskur (<em>dried haddock</em>)<em>, </em>Grillaður lundi (<em>Grilled puffin</em>), and Langreyður (<em>Whale Fin Meat</em>).  </span></span></p>
<p>When eating Hákarl you&#8217;re supposed to wash it down with Brennivin also known as Black Death. I don&#8217;t know which tasted worse, the fermented rotting shark meat or the horrible liqueur. But it was a fun culinary experiment and the Puffin was phenomenal.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sit and watch the sun set by the Solfar (the Sun Voyager)</strong></span></h3>
<p>The Sólfar (the Sun Voyager) is a unique piece of art in Reykjavik. This sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, is located next to the Sæbraut road in Reykjavík, Iceland. According to Árnason, &#8220;Sun Voyager is a dreamboat, an ode to the sun. Intrinsically, it contains within itself the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, progress and freedom.&#8221;</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tackle your Reykavik Iceland bucket list with a formal tour guide</strong></span></h3>
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<p>Planning a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland soon?  Hopefully this Bucket List Guide to Reykjavik, Iceland will help you make the most of your time in this magical northern capital city.  If there is something you’re still curious about, or if you have any follow up questions, please feel free to reach out in the comments below and look for my next post: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=163104X1630293&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ericgamble.com%2Fthe-bucket-list-guide-to-iceland-part-2-icelands-outdoor-adventures%2F&amp;sref=rss">The Bucket List Guide to Iceland &#8211; Part 2: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Iceland&#8217;s Outdoor Adventures</span></a></span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Don’t forget to Pin this to your Bucket List Board!</strong></span><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1339" data-permalink="https://www.EricGamble.com/reykjavik-iceland-bucket-list/the-bucket-list-guide-to-iceland-reykjavik-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?fit=736%2C1200&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="736,1200" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="The Bucket List Guide to Iceland &#8211; Reykjavik" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?fit=184%2C300&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?fit=628%2C1024&amp;ssl=1" class="aligncenter wp-image-1339 size-large" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?resize=628%2C1024&#038;ssl=1" alt="Pinterest Picture of the Colorful Houses you see during your Bucket List guide to Reykjavik Iceland" width="628" height="1024" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?resize=628%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 628w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?resize=184%2C300&amp;ssl=1 184w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?resize=166%2C270&amp;ssl=1 166w, https://i0.wp.com/www.EricGamble.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Bucket-List-Guide-to-Iceland-Reykjavik-1.png?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w" sizes="(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></h4>
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<p>Some of the biggest questions people are always asking us is, how we are able to afford to travel so much? So to help, below, you will see some of our Favorite tools to help you tick off any bucket list travel items:</p>
	<li><strong>Flights:</strong> By now it should be pretty obvious that Travel is a major part of The Bucket List Project and is most likely a big part of yours. That is why one of our first stops when looking for flights anywhere is <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8076223-13856226" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kiwi</a></span>. However, if you have time, we also recommend signing up with <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="https://www.dollarflightclub.com/?rfsn=2186209.b9c1ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dollar Flight Club</a></span>! Through the daily emails they send us, we have used them to save on average about $350+ on Round trip internationally.</li>
	<li><strong>Accommodations:</strong> Not going to lie, we love renting unique accommodations from local hosts through <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="https://www.airbnb.com/c/egamble3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Airbnb</a></span>. However, if you are looking for 5 Star hotels, Pensions on the Camino de Santiago, or a hostel in Portugal, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2826799-12010984" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Booking.com</a></span> can take care of you.</li>
	<li><strong>Activities & Tours:</strong> There are tons of tour groups and organizations out there that can facilitate your bucket list adventure. But for us, we tend to start with <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=360086&mid=11018&awinaffid=306061&linkid=2359010&clickref=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Viator</a></span> since they have a Low Price Guarantee! However, if we are just looking for day adventures or something a little smaller, <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;"href="https://www.getyourguide.com/?psrc=widget&partner_id=47PTHVW&visitor_id=RUCJYM5FF7PBZY9AY0VPKA5EBI9JJEVF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GetYourGuide</a></span> is a great resource with over 40,000 activities worldwide.</li>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Originally published on 03/09/15) People keep asking me, Where are you Travelling to Next? What Bucket List are you going to attack Next??? Well, you asked&#8230;DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!! At the End of March, I will Travel for 1 day to Toronto, then off to ICELAND for 6 Nights, and ending my trip on Easter in Washington, DC for Family! God Willing, I will be Completing the Following Bucket List Items: #130-7 Eat Poutine in Canada #134 Swim In Blue Lagoon Geothermal...</p>
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<p>People keep asking me, Where are you Travelling to Next? What Bucket List are you going to attack Next???</p>
<p>Well, you asked&#8230;<b><u>DRUM ROLL PLEASE</u></b>!!!</p>
<p>At the End of March, I will Travel for 1 day to Toronto, then off to <b><u>ICELAND</u></b> for 6 Nights, and ending my trip on Easter in Washington, DC for Family!</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/egamble.homestead.com/ice-land.jpg?resize=502%2C570" width="502" height="570" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" data-recalc-dims="1" /></p>
<p>God Willing, I will be Completing the Following Bucket List Items:</p>
<p>#130-7 <b><u>Eat Poutine in Canada</u></b></p>
<p>#134 <b><u>Swim In Blue Lagoon Geothermal Pool in Iceland</u></b></p>
<p align="right"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/egamble.homestead.com/iceland-blue-lagoon.jpg?resize=381%2C385" width="381" height="385" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0" data-recalc-dims="1" /></p>
<p align="left">#130-17 <u><b>Eat Hakarl <i>(Fermented Shark Meat)</i> in Iceland</b></u></p>
<p>#95 <b><u>See the Northern Lights aka Aurora Borealis</u></b></p>
<p>#103 <b><u>MY NEVER ENDING BUCKET LIST ITEM: To Fulfill 1 Bucket List Item for Anyone who helps me do one of mine</u></b> &#8211;  (My Cousin Graziella has always wanted to Run/Walk a Color Run so I will end my trip in Washington DC and help her complete this after she helped me see the Rockettes Christmas Show in New York City)</p>
<p>For anyone who knows me, I truly HATE THE COLD, however, to Ever have a chance to see something as Remarkable as the Aurora Borealis, you have to break out of your comfort zone and do things you thought you would Never, Ever Do to Get Something You would Never Ever Get sitting at home in Comfort!</p>
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<p>What Do you think of this Bucket List Adventure?  Have you ever been to Iceland Before?  Leave me Comments below by clicking on the link!!</p>
<p><i><span style="color: #e8b900; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><u>&#8220;It is better to live one day as a Lion than a thousand days as a Lamb.&#8221;</u></b></span></i></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>(Originally published on 03/02/15) Wait&#8230;.What Year is IT??? How Did I miss 2014 already?  Wait, how old am I?  I turned 39 Last Wednesday??  Holy Crap!!!!  Where did those days go? These are all statements people say all the time when you ask them what they did last year or what they did during the past year of their life on their birthdays.  I know its what people keep asking me.  So what did Eric Gamble, Mr. Bucket List, Mr. World...</p>
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<p>Wait&#8230;.What Year is IT??? How Did I miss 2014 already?  Wait, how old am I?  I turned 39 Last Wednesday??  Holy Crap!!!!  Where did those days go?</p>
<p>These are all statements people say all the time when you ask them what they did last year or what they did during the past year of their life on their birthdays.  I know its what people keep asking me.  So what did Eric Gamble, Mr. Bucket List, Mr. World Traveler, Mr. Crazy Adventurer, Mr. Insane Free Living Spirit do last year??  Then they ask, well what is NEXT?  So First, Let me give you my 2014 Year in Review and then Give you a taste of the State of the Bucket List Union for 2015!</p>
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<div align="left"> 2014 Was a unique year in that it started with me returning to decade of the 80&#8217;s!  I got to go to WrestleMania &amp; See Guns N Roses Live in Las Vegas!  The little punk kid in me was totally geeking out for both!</div>
<p align="left">Then the Summer time I got to give back!  I was able to help my mother see Alaska, help honor a long time friend by showing him what I saw in Him and his friendship (A Holy Cross Man), help another friend recover his lost high School Ring, and set another friend on his own insane Adventure to skydive!</p>
<p align="left">I did some unique traveling to different parts of the US but the highlight of my travels was backpacking through Peru to witness Machu Picchu and Lake Titticaca!</p>
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<div align="left"> So Everyone ALWAYS wants to know what I am doing next!  I think its sometimes crazy especially when I get home from doing some crazy adventure, that within a few days, they are like, &#8220;That Was Awesome, so What are you going to do Now?&#8221;  My thoughts are usually like, &#8220;What am I going to do now?  I don&#8217;t know, like 2 weeks of Laundry?!?!&#8221;  But to be honest, I love the question, cause it means that people see me as someone who is Living A Life of Adventure, Travel, and Experiences&#8230;Living As A Lion!</div>
<p align="left">So Here is a Little Taste of the Ideas of What the Year 2015, my Last Year in my 30&#8217;s, is going to hold!  Here is my 2015 State of the Union!</p>
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<p align="left">1) I am starting this year by helping 2 people complete their Bucket List Items, One will go Skydiving and my cousin will do a Color Run as a Catalyst to get healthy</p>
<p align="left">2) 2015 Will be the YEAR OF FINISHING!  I plan on Finishing several Bucket List Items that have been a work in progress like reading all 15 Wizard of Oz Books, Doing my Last Mud Run of the 4 that were my Goal ( Last One? I AM SPARTAN!), Finally cut this last bit of Body Fat to see my 6 pack! and a couple of others!</p>
<p align="left">3) I have been missing one of my more important sections Making Amends.  Therefore, I am going to actively try to work on 2 of them and hopefully do one other bucket list gift for one other person this year!</p>
<p align="left">SO WHAT ABOUT TRAVEL?</p>
<p align="left">4) Geez, fine&#8230;I will be travelling to hopefully 3 international sites and 4 new US sites that I have never been to&#8230;Think I am going to search for the Aurora Borealis, do Indy 500, Possibly go to China and do the Most Dangerous Climb to a Temple, visit the Galapagos and Ecuador for an EcoTravel, or perhaps go to Thailand.  These are just some of the ideas popping in my mind right now but who knows where I will end up however I will go see the world, eat strange foods, and learn by traveling!  I do know this, it will be crazy, it will be wonderful, and it will be epic!</p>
<p align="left">So those are my Goals. I like to announce them and share them!  It holds me accountable!  You guys hound me and I like and need that.  What if 2015 is our last year of life?  What if we don&#8217;t get to see our next Birthday?  Well, then we need to Live now!</p>
<p align="left">What are your goals this year?  Share them with my by clicking on the comments link below!!  Cant wait to see what you are thinking!</p>
<div style='display:none;' class='shareaholic-canvas' data-app='share_buttons' data-title='2014 Year in Revew &amp; 2015 State of the Union!' data-link='https://www.EricGamble.com/2014-year-in-revew-2015-state-of-the-union/' data-app-id-name='category_below_content'></div><div style='display:none;' class='shareaholic-canvas' data-app='recommendations' data-title='2014 Year in Revew &amp; 2015 State of the Union!' data-link='https://www.EricGamble.com/2014-year-in-revew-2015-state-of-the-union/' data-app-id-name='category_below_content'></div><p>The post <a href="https://www.EricGamble.com/2014-year-in-revew-2015-state-of-the-union/">2014 Year in Revew &#038; 2015 State of the Union!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.EricGamble.com">The Bucket List Project</a>.</p>
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