- Day 2: Hella → Nupar -
First stop, Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Water plunges from 65 meters height. Famous for its breathtaking view behind the waterfall. Trails behind are slippery and quite dim when it is cloudy. Rocky trail walking out from the waterfall but definitely worth the hike!
There is another waterfall just 600 meters away, Gljúfrabúi is also worth visiting which is located inside a cave. Too bad we skipped this due to the windy weather and run into the car. Kind of regretted it now as the photos online turned out to be amazing.
*FOC toilet! This is what I though they should have everywhere around Iceland but unfortunately no. Reminder to go to any FOC toilet you see or else you will have to hold your bladder for a few hours!
*FOC toilet! This is what I though they should have everywhere around Iceland but unfortunately no. Reminder to go to any FOC toilet you see or else you will have to hold your bladder for a few hours!
Second pit stop, Skógafoss.
One of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland with 60 meters drop and 25 meters width. You will be drenched standing near to it. There’s also a stairway path to the observation deck from the top of the fall. You will need some stamina to hike up the stairs and on your right there are dozens of sheep grazing on the grass field.
Time estimated here 1 hour.
*There is toilet with 200 ISK per entrance where you have to drop coins into coin box. But I don’t see tourist doing so.. and so do I. 😂
Third pit stop, plane wreck.
10 minutes drive away from Skogafoss waterfall. Total 8km walk from parking area to plane wreck location. On treadmill you might take 40 minutes or below to walk 4km but the road is rocky and the sand are uneven so you may take a longer time.
Estimated time 2.5 hours.
*NO toilet near plane wreck or car park area.
Forth pit stop, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
Another 10 minutes away from plane wreck location. Sand is black as its lava beach risen from the ashes. Behind are not rocks but basalt columns (Gardar) that looks like stairway to heaven. Looks like hotspot for wedding couples to come for photoshoot. They do make themselves comfortable wearing sleeveless under 5℃ with strong gale.
Fifth pit stop, Vik i Myrdal Church.
Little red church on the top of the mountain. Nothing much about the church but the view overlooking at Vik town is stunning. You will see many church of this kind around small towns in Iceland, blue, red, white. But this is one of the landmark around Vik town. If you wonder, the church is closed and not open for tourist at any time of the day.
Third pit stop, plane wreck.
10 minutes drive away from Skogafoss waterfall. Total 8km walk from parking area to plane wreck location. On treadmill you might take 40 minutes or below to walk 4km but the road is rocky and the sand are uneven so you may take a longer time.
Estimated time 2.5 hours.
*NO toilet near plane wreck or car park area.
Forth pit stop, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
Another 10 minutes away from plane wreck location. Sand is black as its lava beach risen from the ashes. Behind are not rocks but basalt columns (Gardar) that looks like stairway to heaven. Looks like hotspot for wedding couples to come for photoshoot. They do make themselves comfortable wearing sleeveless under 5℃ with strong gale.
Do not get too close to the beach as there have been reports of tourist being caught by sneaker waves. Warning signs can be seen at the parking area before entering the beach.
Estimated time here: 30 minutes
*Yes. They have toilets here with cost.
Fifth pit stop, Vik i Myrdal Church.
Little red church on the top of the mountain. Nothing much about the church but the view overlooking at Vik town is stunning. You will see many church of this kind around small towns in Iceland, blue, red, white. But this is one of the landmark around Vik town. If you wonder, the church is closed and not open for tourist at any time of the day.
One thing to take note here is the speed limit is exceptionally slow at 35km/hr. there will be one speed trap immediately after you enter the residential area.
Total driving distance: 205km
Duration: 3 hours on road
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