Often called “Iceland in Miniature,” the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is packed with dramatic cliffs, black and golden beaches, waterfalls, lava fields, charming fishing villages, and one of Iceland’s most famous mountains.

In this episode, I’ll take you on a road trip around the peninsula and will share the best places to stop, a few lesser-known gems, and some helpful tips from my own visits.

In this episode:

• The famous Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss
• Búðir Black Church and Ytri Tunga Seal Beach
• The Arnarstapi to Hellnar coastal walk
• Djúpalónssandur Beach and Saxhóll Crater
• Snæfellsjökull Glacier and dramatic coastal scenery
• Colorful Hellissandur and charming Ólafsvík
• Berserkjahraun Lava Field and Selvallafoss Waterfall
• A fun bonus stop where you can make your own Iceland souvenir

Whether you're visiting Snæfellsnes on a day trip from Reykjavík or spending a few days exploring, this episode will help you plan your route and discover why this beautiful peninsula is one of my favorite parts of Iceland.

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The South Coast gets even more dramatic as you travel east from Vík toward Höfn.

In this episode, I’ll share the best stops along the way - from lava fields and breathtaking canyons to glaciers, glacier lagoons, Diamond Beach, and the dramatic Vestrahorn.

Plus I’ll add a fun stop at the end!

In this episode:

• Yoda Cave and Eldhraun Lava Field
• Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon and other quick roadside stops
• Skaftafell and Svartifoss
• Múlagljúfur Canyon
• Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoons
• Diamond Beach
• Vestrahorn and Stokksnes Beach
• A few personal tips to help you plan your drive

If you're driving Iceland's South Coast, this episode will help you choose the stops that are worth adding to your itinerary and remind you why you may need more time than you think!

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The drive from Reykjavik to Vík is one of Iceland's most scenic road trips, with waterfalls, a glacier, dramatic cliffs, black sand beaches, and plenty of memorable stops along the way.

In this episode:

• How to explore the South Coast
• Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls
• A few fun and lesser-known roadside stops
• Seljavallalaug, Iceland's oldest swimming pool
• Skógafoss and Kvernufoss waterfalls
• Sólheimajökull Glacier
• Dyrhólaey cliffs and puffins
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and important safety tips
• Why you should visit Vík

Whether you're exploring the South Coast on a day trip or as part of a longer Iceland road trip, this episode will help you plan your route and decide which stops to add to your itinerary.

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