Sure, here is an updated 7-day itinerary for exploring Iceland by car starting in Reykjavik, with a maximum travel time of 3 hours per day, an emphasis on nature, including suggested places to sleep and eat for each day:
Day 1: Reykjavik - Start your day by exploring Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city. Take a walk around the city center and visit popular tourist attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja church and the Harpa concert hall.
For the night, you can stay in Reykjavik at one of the many hotels, guesthouses or hostels available in the city center. There are many good restaurants in Reykjavik, you can consider dining at one of the seafood restaurants in the city, such as Fiskfelagid or Sægreifinn.
Day 2: Reykjavik to the Golden Circle (2hrs) - Head out of Reykjavik to explore the famous Golden Circle, which includes the Gullfoss waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area, and Thingvellir National Park. This is a popular tourist route and can be done in less than 3 hours.
For the night, you can stay in one of the many guesthouses or hotels located near the Golden Circle, such as Hotel Gullfoss or Hotel Geysir. You can also consider dining at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Friðheimar for tomato-based dishes.
Day 3: Golden Circle to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfall (2hrs) - Today, head south to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfall. Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall that you can walk behind and Skogafoss is one of the largest waterfalls in the country.
For the night, you can stay in one of the guesthouses or hotels located near Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfall, such as Seljalandsfoss Guesthouse or Skogafoss Guesthouse. For dinner, you can try one of the local restaurants, such as Skogar Restaurant, which serves traditional Icelandic cuisine.
Day 4: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss Waterfall to Vatnajökull National Park (2hrs) - Today, continue east to Vatnajökull National Park, where you can explore the Skaftafell area, known for its glaciers and hiking trails.
For the night, you can stay in one of the guesthouses or hotels located near Vatnajökull National Park, such as Skaftafell Guesthouse or Vatnajökull Guesthouse. For dinner, you can try one of the local restaurants, such as Langidalur Restaurant, which serves traditional Icelandic cuisine.
Day 5: Vatnajökull National Park to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (2hrs) - Today, continue east to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon where you can take a boat tour among the floating icebergs.
For the night, you can stay in one of the guesthouses or hotels located near Jökulsárlón, such as Jökulsárlón Guesthouse or Diamond Beach Guesthouse. For dinner, you can try one of the local restaurants, such as Jökulsárlón Restaurant, which serves traditional Icelandic cuisine
Day 6: Jökulsárlón to Reykjavik (3hrs) - Today, return to Reykjavik, but make sure to stop at the Goðafoss waterfall and the Dimmuborgir lava formations along the way.
For the night, you can stay in Reykjavik at one of the many hotels, guesthouses or hostels available in the city center. For dinner, you can try one of the local restaurants, such as Grillmarkadurinn which serves traditional Icelandic cuisine with a modern twist.
Day 7: Reykjavik - Take a day to explore Reykjavik and enjoy the city's culture and nightlife.
You can spend your last night in Reykjavik at the same place you stayed the night before. For your last dinner in Iceland, you can try one of the local restaurants, such as Fishmarket which serves seafood dishes.
Please note that this is a very rough itinerary, and depending on road conditions, weather and your interests, you might want to adjust the plan accordingly. Also, you might need to check the opening hours of the places you plan to visit, especially during the shoulder season when the weather can be unpredictable. Also, availability of the accommodation and restaurants may vary depending on the time of your visit, so I recommend to book in advance.
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Sure, here is an updated 7-day itinerary for exploring Iceland by car starting in Reykjavik, with an emphasis on nature and less crowded attractions, similar in beauty to the ones you initially proposed:
Day 1: Reykjavik - Start your day by exploring Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city. Take a walk around the city center and visit popular tourist attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja church and the Harpa concert hall.
Day 2: Reykjavik to the Kerid Crater (2hrs) - Head out of Reykjavik to explore the Kerid Crater, a volcanic crater lake that is less known than the Golden Circle. It's located in the Grimsnes area and you can take a leisurely walk around the crater.
Day 3: Kerid Crater to Seljavallalaug (2hrs) - Today, head south to Seljavallalaug, a hidden natural hot spring pool. It's one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland and is surrounded by beautiful nature.
Day 4: Seljavallalaug to Skaftafell National Park (2hrs) - Today, continue east to Skaftafell National Park, which is part of Vatnajökull National Park. Here you can hike to the Svartifoss waterfall and explore the nearby glaciers.
Day 5: Skaftafell National Park to Fjadrargljufur Canyon (2hrs) - Today, head north to the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, a beautiful and less-visited canyon in the East of Iceland, that is similar in beauty to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Day 6: Fjadrargljufur Canyon to Reykjavik (3hrs) - Today, return to Reykjavik, but make sure to stop at the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfall along the way.
Day 7: Reykjavik - Take a day to explore Reykjavik and enjoy the city's culture and nightlife.
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