Iceland Road Trip Guide: Intro and Preparation

Iceland is not a checklist — it’s a journey that humbles and awakens you. Be ready for sudden storms, detours, and surprises. They’re part of Iceland’s magic. When you return home, the roar of Skógafoss, the glow of the Aurora, and the silence of the fjords will stay with you.

I love being on the road. My parents used to travel a lot and often took me with them since I was little. I loved watching how the scenery gradually changed while I lost myself in my thoughts and dreams. There was nowhere else to go and nothing to distract me. The destination did not even matter. But this road trip in Iceland was special because even after it was over, it “stayed” with me. The memories are so vivid they can bring me back there any time I think about this trip.

Iceland was challenging, sometimes brutal, but so powerful in its beauty. It captivates with its contrasts and dares you to leave your comfort zone. I never felt as alive as when venturing on its dangerous paths or driving in complete darkness over the mountains, swimming in the lagoon amidst brutal wind, waiting on the cold beach for the Northern Lights to show… To then bask in the sunlight by the powerful waterfalls, have fresh produce for breakfast in a farmhouse on a landmark site, drive through the most beautiful fjords during sunset, watch the whales gracefully showing off their tails…