{"id":9562,"date":"2022-07-11T18:27:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=9562"},"modified":"2022-07-11T18:27:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:27:57","slug":"9-cant-miss-things-to-do-in-iceland-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/destinations\/9-cant-miss-things-to-do-in-iceland-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In Iceland In July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iceland might not seem like the most obvious destination for a summer vacation, but the island nation\u2019s climate is surprisingly warm, even in the middle of winter, when temperatures can reach upwards of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Iceland\u2019s real low season starts in July, however, when the average temperature hovers around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason and more, July is one of the best times to visit Iceland. Here are 9 things you absolutely must do during your trip to <\/span>Iceland in July<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Iceland in July<\/b><\/h2>\n

Blue Lagoon<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s a tourist attraction. Yes, it can be crowded. But you also won\u2019t find a more relaxing way to take a dip while still feeling like you are having an authentic <\/span>Icelandic experience<\/span><\/a>. The water is warm enough that even first-timers don\u2019t have anything to worry about and you can relax on one of those weird rectangular rafts until your time is up. You will not regret visiting Blue Lagoon at least once before you leave Reykjavik for home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Golden Circle (\u00deingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)<\/b><\/p>\n

The Golden Circle is an iconic, must-see trip for any first-time visitor. The route takes you past three of Iceland\u2019s most spectacular natural features: \u00deingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Drive along Highway 1 from Reykjavi\u0301k, then Highway 36 south from Geysir. The trip is just over 150 kilometres (93 miles) and can be done comfortably by car in about 5 hours without stops.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snorkelling in Silfra<\/b><\/p>\n

Considered one of the best <\/span>snorkelling spots in all of Europe<\/span><\/a>, Silfra is a freshwater fissure between two tectonic plates that are pulling apart from each other. The rift has created crystal clear water and a host of underwater sea life. It\u2019s particularly spectacular for snorkelers\u2014you can swim over massive cave-like formations and see fish swimming underneath you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon<\/b><\/p>\n

Located on Brei\u00f0amerkursandur glacial outwash plain, it is one of nine glacial <\/span>outwash<\/span><\/a> lakes that can be found along Iceland\u2019s coastline. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon has bright blue waters which contrast with its surroundings, due to all of its white sand shores and icebergs. This is a photographer\u2019s dream, especially during sunrise or sunset. The best time to visit is from April until August when daylight hours are longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hiking Selfoss<\/b><\/p>\n

At a distance of 22 kilometres from Reykjavik, it is hard to believe that Hvolsvollur is only being used as a parking lot for tourists. With breathtaking views, you could spend all day hiking from there down into Selfoss and back. There are also two geothermal pools nearby if you want to take a swim after your hike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Go horseback riding on a glacier<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a bad idea to come in summer if you want to ride <\/span>Icelandic horses<\/span><\/a>; that is, after all, what they were made for. The warmest months of summer are also when it\u2019s easiest to visit Vatnajo\u0308kull National Park\u2014the biggest and most popular of Iceland\u2019s Glacier National Parks. There’s no better way to get up close with the country’s impressive natural resources than on horseback. To go horseback riding on a glacier you have to have some experience riding horses, so I would recommend taking lessons before coming here. But even if you don’t know how to ride one horse at home, this should be easy enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit Skogafoss Waterfall<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re staying in Reykjavik, a great place to cool off on a hot summer day is at Skogafoss waterfall. Not only will it be much cooler than being down town, but you\u2019ll be able to cool off and explore one of Iceland\u2019s most beautiful waterfalls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit \u00deo\u0301rsmo\u0308rk – Valley of Thor (The God of Thunder)<\/b><\/p>\n

Located on Hli\u0301\u00f0arfjall mountain, \u00deo\u0301rsmo\u0308rk is one of two valleys in Iceland named after Thor, and there\u2019s a good reason for that. Situated between Langjo\u0308kull and My\u0301rdalsjo\u0308kull glaciers, it has many of these frost giants sprawled all around it and has views of 15 different glacial tongues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot Springs at Landmannalaugar<\/b><\/p>\n

A highlight of any trip to Iceland is a visit to one of its many geothermal hot springs. Landmannalaugar is a favourite among travellers, thanks in part to its proximity to numerous other must-see attractions and breathtaking scenery. Located on the famous Laugavegur hiking trail, Landmannalaugar\u2019s geothermal hot springs are especially popular during winter months, when travellers often have trouble reaching them due to weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Iceland might not seem like the most obvious destination for a summer vacation, but the island nation\u2019s climate is surprisingly warm, even in the middle of winter, when temperatures can reach upwards of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Iceland\u2019s real low season starts in July, however, when the average temperature hovers around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. For this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9564,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2685],"tags":[5979],"class_list":["post-9562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-destinations","tag-iceland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}