Youngest sister has suggested that we travel to Iceland and then from Iceland to meet her in Norway since we are already going to fly to that part of the world. She is planning a trip to explore Norway on campervan with her husband and invited us to join her.
I am a bit worry to leave the house for almost 27 days (Iceland & Norway). But my husband said we should. Lucky that younger son is back to KL for good and started work with hubby 1 September 2025. At least another person at home or else the whole house will be quiet with elder son alone. We are to fly off on 3 October 2025.
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| Waterfalls everywhere! |
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| Jokursalon Glacier Lagoon |
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| Aurora seen at Akureyri |
We flew with British Airway, transit Heathrow and arrived 9.40 am at Keflavik International Airport (KEF). We board flybus from airport to BSI bus terminal which takes about 50 minutes. Then transfer to another bus to bus stop #8 - Hallgrimskirkja. The bus tickets cost us ISK5199 (RM171) per person. Just about less than 10 minutes walk to check in Freyja Guesthouse (bathroom and kitchen sharing).
Flight details
KUL/London/Reyjkjavik
BA 034
Depart 2250, October 2, 2025 KLIA T1
Arrive 0525, October 3, Heathrow T5
Transfer 2 hr 10 mins
BA800
Depart 0735, Oct 3, 2025 Heathrow T5
Arrive 0940, Oct 3, 2025 Keflavik
British Airway check in luggage 1 bag @ 23kgs, cabin bag @ 23 kgs.
Iceland is 8 hours behind Malaysia time.
After dropped off our luggage we went stroll around the area with plenty of food, bakery, souvenirs near the Hallgrimskirkja Church. We had lunch at Hotland Piazza, 12 inches margherita pizza (ISK2790/RM92) , 6 inches garlic bread with olives (ISK1700/RM56) and Latte (ISK790/RM26) to share. We both could not finish the pizza but we were surprised seeing 2 girls each of them having a 12 inches pizza! We are just too small eater.
The next morning we checked out and waited at bus stop #8 at 8 am for Artic Adventure to pick us. However with the powerful wind it was so cold and we waited till almost 9am for our driver to reach. After us, there were 2 stops to pick up customer. Total 16 pax in this small mini bus where we have Koreans, Singaporeans, Hawaians, Americans, Australian.
We have booked 6 days Around Iceland Adventure Package ISK 279,990 per pax add VAT 11% total paid ISK559,980 (RM18,452). Pick up & drop off, minibus transport, expert English speaking guide cum driver, hotels, breakfast, sightseeing stops, guided glacier tour, all necessary glacier safety equipment, whale watching tour and free Wifi on board of bus were included.
This 6 days tour (started 4 Oct and end on 9 Oct) around Ring Road covers majestic waterfalls, black sand beach, glaciers, fjords, geothermal hot spring, whale watching, ice cave and volcanic terrain.
Day 1 on 4 October
Golden Circle - Skogafoss - Reynisfjara-Vik
Pingvellir National Park was our first stop. Follow by Gullfoss waterfall, erupting geyser at Geysir, Seljalandsfoss waterfall (you can walk behind this waterfall) , Skogafosd waterfall. We ended the day with a stop in Vik and Reynisfjara beach.
Lunch was at Gullfoss Panorama Restaurant Cafe. We had Fish and Chips (ISK2990), Soup of the day (ISK2590) and coke (ISK550). Total bill ISK5,730.
We were given a quick stop at Kronan Vik to buy snacks etc. We stay in Geirland Hotel near the small town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
Day 2 on 5 October
Skaftafell - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Eldhraun Lava Field, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach (black sand beach).
Ice statues float across, waves of Atlantic Ocean, shimmering on the coal black sands.
We stayed a night at Hotel Hofn.
Day 3 on 6 October
East fjords - Djupivogur-Wilderness Centre
Scenic route to Djupivogur, charming little village and unspoiled East Fjords. We visited the sculpture granite artwork Eggin of Gleovik which represents eggs of 34 birds in that area and stunning Beruforour Fjord. After lunch, King Prawn; 8 pcs small fried prawn (ISK2095) at Hafio Bistro we went to souvenir shop opposite. Bought stainless steel flask for ISK4500 (approximately RM150). Everything is costly here after exchange rate.
Later the rest of day explore Wilderness Centre. We stayed in charming historic building, unwind in traditional hot tub or sauna and enjoy local cuisine specialty is their roast lamb. However we were not in luck to view any aurora though this is the best place with least light pollution. Last few days guests staying here were able to view beautiful aurora.
Dinners usually in hotel after check in. However, we prefer to have a simple cooking of Asian food which we brought from home.
Day 4 on 7 Oct
Stuolagil - Myvatn - Goofoss - Akureyri
First stop at Stuolagi Canyon, geothermal paradise of Namaskaro before Lake Myvatn region with mesmerizing volcanic landscapes and hot springs. We made a stop at Myvatn Nature Baths renowned as Blue Lagoon of the North. We immersed in the warm geothermal water (optional extra) which we paid RM586.17 for 2 pax. Lunch was just simple waffle (ISK1690) and cocoa drink (ISK700).
We then proceed to Dimmuborgir, stunning lava formation and mystical Goofoss waterfall.
Late afternoon we arrived Akureyri, the Capital of North, the biggest town outside Reykjavik during trip around Ring Road, we'll know for stunning Fjord and mountain landscape.
Tonight we stayed at Berjaya Hotel Akureyri where tonight we managed to see Aurora on this windy and chilling night.
We walked down to the shops area as when the bus passed by a Thai food. We ended having dinner at Krua Siam. Tomyum with rice cost us ISK3890
Day 5 on 8 October
Whale watching - Siglufjorour - North West Iceland
Exciting day for whale watching boat tour in Eyjafjorour Fjord. Yes we saw whales but it was too cold.
We drove through Skagaforour.
The night spent at Hotel Laugarbakki. Hubby ordered mushroom soup for his dinner ISK2790 whereas i had fish.
Day 6 on 9 October
Final day at West Iceland. Started our day with a hike to Grabrok crater, 170 meters above the ground. Bought myself a Puffin keychain for ISK1190.
Then to Borgarfjorour area, stopped at Deildartunguhver hot spring, waterfalls. Had lunch at Snertilaust ISK2600. Then to Reykholt, home to Snorri Sturluson (historisn, lawyer, politician, poet, author). Visited Sturlureykir horse farm. Drove aroynd scenic fjord, Hvalfjorour (Whale Fjord), on our way back to Reykjavik, arrive around 6pm.
We requested our drop off at BSI Bus Terminal so we took flybus to airport. Paid 2 tickets at ISK7, 998. We put a night at Hotel Aurora USD270. 47 (RM1150. 45), 5-10 mins walk from airport to minimise transport and timing just to get to airport as our flight depart 0755 hrs from KEF.
Breakfast in Aurora Hotel served as early as 4am next morning. So we had quick breakfast before proceed to airport.
Details of Scandinavian flight (SAS)
10 October
SK4788 KEF/OSL
0755/1235 hrs
SK4418 OSL/TROM
25 October
SK4413 TROM/OSL
1130/1320 hrs
Personal 2kgs, Carry on 8kgs, Check in 23kgs
At Oslo Airport my name was called to go to security. Turned out they suspected vape or lighter in my checked in bag. I have to open up for them to check manually, go through scan again and clear the baggage. When i wanted to board the plane, i was hold up as my name was in their system over some issue. It could be due to earlier incident. They waited to check with security but no response till everyone boarded only I was allowed to board the plane.
We flew to Tromso to meet my sister and her husband for our Norway exploration.
Till we meet again Iceland!
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