Mælifell & Þórsmörk

Isleifur Eli - (IsleifurEli)
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Isleifur Eli
What you’ll do

This adventure will take you through the South Coast and up into the highlands to Mælifell and down to Þórsmörk.

Things to know before you go:

The highlands are only open in the summer, you can check to see if roads are open here https://umferdin.is

For this trip a 4x4 is required and you will need one that is specifically allowed into the highlands by your rental company, GoCampers hava a few higland models available here and you can get 5% off with code: eli5

You also need to be comfortable driving in rough conditions and through water as there are a few river crossings along the way.

Also note that water levels in the river crossings can change depending on weather.

Some places in the higlands have very limited or even no cell service at all, so make sure to have offline maps saved on your phone in case you get lost.

Weather can be unpredictable so be prepared, and keep a close eye on the forecast.

Day Total

295.8 km (183.8 mi)

5 hr 12 min

Day 1 - South Coast

You will start your journey by exploring the beautiful South Coast of Iceland.

Make sure to stock up on food/snacks and drinks for the trip at one of the local supermarkets (Bónus, Krónan) before heading out.

1

Go Campers Iceland
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Affordable camper van adventures in Iceland
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$$
Direction

170.9 km (106.2 mi)

2 hr 15 min

2

Seljalandsfoss
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One of Icelands most famous waterfalls
Category
Waterfall
Est. Price
$
Direction

12.4 km (7.7 mi)

14 min

3

This one is optional

Íráfoss
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Lesser known waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

14.3 km (8.9 mi)

17 min

4

Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
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One of Icelands oldest swimming pools
Category
Hot Spring
Direction

6.3 km (3.9 mi)

9 min

5

Rutshellir Caves
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Ancient man-made caves with legends
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

4.8 km (3 mi)

8 min

6

Skógafoss
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Majestic Icelandic waterfall
Category
Waterfall
Direction

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

5 min

7

Kvernufoss
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Fantastic waterfall you can walk behind
Category
Waterfall
Est. Price
$
Direction

12.7 km (7.9 mi)

21 min

8

Sólheimajökull
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Accessible glacier with stunning views
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

23.2 km (14.4 mi)

30 min

9

Dyrhólaey
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Breathtaking coastal views in Iceland
Category
Photospot
Direction

17.6 km (10.9 mi)

17 min

10

Choose the option that fits you the best

Reynisfjara Beach
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Dramatic black sand beach
Category
Photospot
Est. Price
$
Direction

31.9 km (19.8 mi)

51 min

11

Þakgil
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One of the most beautiful campsites in Iceland
Category
Campsite
Est. Price
$
Direction

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