but before....what about some horseback riding in Akureyri?
We booked our 1h horse tour with Polar Hestar as we had some discount from the hostel (H.I. Hostel) where we were staying. I think if I remember correctly it was 5400 ISK (compared to 6000 ISK). We are all biginner level, I did some horseback riding before, but very limited
the name of my horse was Clara, she was very nice :)
500+ km to go to the Westfjords
it is one of the most beautiful roads I drove on so far. Endless pretty places and hard not to stop constantly. Here an overview
Accommodation
Bjarkarholt Guesthouse
Bjarkarholt 451 Hagi Iceland +354 777 5777 Latrabjarg and the Puffins
ok, so I am fully and completely in love with these small little birds: THE PUFFINS!!!
but first thing's first. We've been there in June and there were a lot. I read online you should go in the evening, but we went in the morning and there were enough birds and not too many people. Make sure you have enough gas as there is no gas station around. Main part of the road is off-road so it it is rainy best to have a 4x4, If dry, a regular car will do just fine. We traveled with a Ssang Young. Road to Latrbjargand finally.....the PUFFINS
they are a lot and they are right there. no need for fancy camera or anything, a regular phone will get you the ultra cute picture
Some facts about puffins:
From here we went to catch the Ferry at Brjanslaekur to cross over to the Snaefellsness peninsula. We just stopped a bit to a cool beach on the way
although long and remote, adding the trip to the Westfjords to your Iceland itinerary is totally worth it and recommendable.
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