Day 3 Itinerary
Drive to Urriðafoss waterfall
Drive to Gluggafoss waterfall
Drive to Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi waterfalls
Drive to Rutshellir Caves
Drive to Skógafoss waterfall
Grab dinner at the Bistro Bar within Hótel Skógafoss
Drive to accommodation and spend the night
(My hotel recommendation: Hotel Skogafoss. Stay here or in any hotel nearby the Skogafoss waterfall.)
Total Drive Time: 2 hours
Urriðafoss waterfall
This waterfall isn’t as popular as many others in Iceland but is still beautiful and has none of the crowds. It’s a short drive off the main road and only a few steps from the parking lot.
Gluggafoss
This tucked away waterfall is so beautiful and has very few crowds. Its a short climb from the parking lot to see the viewpoint pictured below.
Seljalandsfoss
This is one of Iceland’s most visited waterfalls and this stop is a must! It’s most unique feature is that it allows visitors to walk behind the falls offering a 360 view. It’s only a short walk from the parking lot. Bring a waterproof jacket when walking behind the falls. This is a good place to rest for lunch. There’s a small cafe next to the falls offering snacks and warm drinks. Also, check out Gljúfrabúi waterfall, a 10 minute walk from Seljalandsfoss.
Rutshellir Caves
Rutshellir Caves is a fun stop, right off the road, on the way to Skógafoss. These small, man made caves can be found underneath a rocky mountain located on a local farm. To get there, cross over the ladder hung across the fence. The caves are free entry.
Skógafoss Waterfall
My favorite waterfall in Iceland! This striking 60m waterfall doesn’t require any hiking and is a short walk from the parking lot. However, there is an optional view point above the falls that is accessible by staircase and I’d recommend checking it out. If you chose to hike past the upper view point, you can see smaller waterfalls along the river that feed into Skógafoss. I stopped at the first 3 waterfalls on the trail, pictured below, but the trail goes on for miles. Tip: bring waterproof clothing and prepare to get soaked!
Ground view of Skógafoss
Top view of Skógafoss
Waterfalls found on the trail past the top view of Skógafoss.
