The Travel Brats

Glaciers, Greenery, and Gorgeous Sites in Iceland

Episode Summary

Imagine you’re far away from home in the beautiful, Nordic Island nation, Iceland. Known for its geothermal swimming pools, infamous Vatnajökull glacier, and sparsely populated towns, Iceland is extremely deserving of a place on your bucket list. Tune in for this lively episode with a jam-packed, curated itinerary for where to go, where to eat, what to pack and how to get around in Iceland with Sofia and her well-traveled brother, Sebastian.

Episode Notes

October 4th - Day 1

6:15am – Arrive in Keflavik International Airport (kuh·fla·vuhk)

7:00am – Pick Up Rental Car

• Discover Rental Cars
• Voucher
• Driver's License
• Passport

9:00am – Drive to Fagradsfjall (

1:00pm – Drive to Reykjavik (rey·ke·vik)

2:00pm – Hop On- Hop Off City Bus

• Voucher will be exchanged for ticket

October 5th – Day 2

8:00am – Drive to Snaefellsjokull NP (snie-fels-sio-koot)

• 303 km total (190miles)
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6:00pm – Contact Hotel to check tour

• Call and see if tour is operating +354.560.8800

9:30pm - Northern Lights by Boat 

• Arrive at Special Tours in Reykjavik Old Harbour

October 6th – Day 3

2:30pm – Sky Lagoon Departure

• Meeting 30 minutes prior to departure outside of hotel or meeting point
• Check pickup location with hotel in advance
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October 7th – Day 4

8:00am – Check out of hotel

9:00am – Silfra Dry Suit Snorkeling

• Wear thermals underneath
• Voucher (also in Apple Wallet)
• Lasts 2.5 hours

4:00pm – Check into Bubble in Olvisholt

October 8th – Day 5

Dinner

Reykjavik Kitchen -$$-$$$

Here's the ultimate packing list for your Iceland Endeavors! 
 

Clothes- Sebastian

• 5x underwear 
• 5x socks
• 1-2 pair jeans
• Sweatpants
• 2 shirts
• Sweatshirt
• Vest
• 2x beanies
• Puffy jacket
• Rain Jacket
• Rain Pants
• Gloves
• Waterproof casual boots
• Hiking boots
• Sandals/shoes you can wear to lagoon
• Thermal pants
• Thermal shirt
• Swimsuit
• Toothbrush
• Sunglasses
• Glasses
• Scarf
• Sleeping clothes (for bubble)
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Clothes- Jess

• 5x underwear 
• 5x socks
• 1-2 pair jeans
• Sweatpants
• 2 shirts
• Sweatshirt
• Vest
• 2x beanies
• Puffy jacket
• Rain Jacket
• Rain Pants
• Gloves
• Waterproof casual boots
• Hiking boots
• Sandals/shoes you can wear to lagoon
• Thermal pants
• Thermal shirt
• Swimsuit
• Makeup remover
• Makeup
• Hair straightener
• Glasses
• Sunglasses
• Razor
• Retainer
• Bra
• Sports Bra
• Cami
• Sleeping clothes (for bubble)
• Scarf
   

Other supplies

• 2x outlet converters
• 2x phone chargers
• Camera 
• Camera battery charger
• Tripod
• 2x quick dry towel
• 2x water bottle
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Passport
• Foreign currency
• Eye masks
• Deodorant

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