1. Go horseback riding
You won’t find horses anywhere in the world like Icelandic horses. Unlike other horses, they possess two additional gaits, the tölt and the skeið, which are thought to have developed in response to a gene mutation. These gaits allow for a smooth and steady ride. And since Icelandic horses are short in stature but strong and powerful, horseback riding in Iceland makes a great activity for beginners.
2. Go around the island
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3. Soak in a lagoon
It’s worth making the time to do something relaxing on your trip. Here are the top 3 lagoons, listed in order from most popular to least:
4. See the waterfalls
Did you know that Iceland has 10,000+ waterfalls? You won’t be able to chase all of them but should try to see the most iconic ones. Here’s a list compiled by Iceland Car Rental:
- Gullfoss – Most Popular Iceland Waterfall
- Morsárfoss – Tallest Waterfall in Iceland
- Dettifoss – Most Powerful Waterfall in Europe
- Seljalandsfoss – Walk Behind the Water Flow
- Skogafoss – Rainbow Waterfall
- Glymur – Second Tallest Waterfall in Iceland
- Svartifoss – Waterfall Surrounded by Black Columns
- Hraunfossar – Lava Waterfalls
- Godafoss – Waterfall of the Gods
- Bruarfoss – Bright Blue Waterfall
- Dynjandi – Remote Waterfall
5. Try a hotdog
Icelandic hotdogs are not your ordinary hotdogs. They are made with a blend of hormone-free, grass-fed Icelandic lamb, beef, and pork. and is served on a soft hotdog bun with fried onions, fresh onions, ketchup, sweet brown mustard, and remoulade which is a spiced mayonnaise-based condiment. Be brave and try it with all the toppings.
6. Try Icelandic rye bread
This dense, sweet, and hearty rye bread is traditionally baked in a pot or steamed in special wooden casks by burying it in the ground near a geyser.
It’s sliced thin and served with smoked, cured, or pickled foods but is also very delicious as a side with a simple smear of salted butter.
7. Go on a helicopter ride
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8. Explore a cave
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9. Attend a show
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10. Learn about the history
Despite the destruction from earthquakes, eruptions, and avalanches, Iceland has maintained a rich and well-recorded history
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