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  1. sathish-kumar-subramani revised this gist Apr 15, 2024. 1 changed file with 23 additions and 0 deletions.
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    https://www.icelandair.com/blog/the-yule-lads/

    ## Itinerary

    - _Nov 16, 17, 18 (Grimur hotel Reykyavik)_
    - Nov 16: Walking tour
    - Nov 17: Whale watching
    - Nov 18: Deildartunguhver geothermal area
    - _Nov 19: Hotel Hella_
    - Nov 19: Thingvelir national park
    - _Nov 20: Höfn inn_
    - Nov 20: Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, some canyon
    - _Nov 21: Kria hotel_
    - Nov 21: Ice cave tour
    - _Nov 22: Fosshotel_
    - Nov 22: Vik black beach, caves
    - _Nov 23: Asbru hotel_
    - Nov 23: Reykyavik local sightseeing, Blue lagoon
    - Nov 24: Fly back

    ## GoT Iceland locations

    Season 7
    Reynisfjara beach - East watch by the sea
    Stakkholstsgja - Beyond the wall to capture wight
    @@ -26,6 +45,7 @@ Thingvellir - Oxararfoss - the bloody gate to vale


    ## Sixt

    Type of fuel - Petrol or Diesel
    Ask for snow tires
    check for automatic transmission
    @@ -38,6 +58,7 @@ Don't open the door in case of heavy wind / storm - sit inside
    never enter a one-lane bridge when there is another car on it

    ## Medicine

    Spare tire or Stepney
    GPS or offline maps
    Paper map
    @@ -48,6 +69,7 @@ Hotel contact numbers - offline
    Road side assistance

    ## Other items

    Ready to cook food
    Water
    hot water
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    additional memory card for camera

    ## Blogging materials

    “þetta reddast!”
    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by
    https://www.aldasigmunds.com/books/the-little-book-of-the-icelanders-in-the-old-days/
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    ## Expenses

    | For | Cost | Remarks |
    | ------ | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Flight | 597.68 | 298.84*2 Expedia Tickets 1086013184542, 1086013184543 |
    | Car | 379.65 | 163.69 + 215.96; Expedia reservation fee: 163.69, Sixt booking+ insurance: 215.96 |
    | Fuel | 40.67 | 18.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 45.17 | 20.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 55.34 | 22.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 34.69 | 23.11.2019 at Orkan |
    | For | Cost in € | Remarks |
    | ------------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Flight | 597.68 | 298.84*2 Expedia Tickets 1086013184542, 1086013184543 |
    | Car | 379.65 | 163.69 + 215.96; Expedia reservation fee: 163.69, Sixt booking+ insurance: 215.96 |
    | Fuel | 175.87 | 40.67 N1(18.11) + 45.17 N1(20.11) + 55.34 N1(22.11) + 34.69 Orkan(23.11) |
    | Hotel | 567.17 | 188.82 Grimur(16,17,18) + 71.82 Hella(19) + 62.83 Hofn(20) + 108 Kria(21) + 72 Fosshotel(22) + 63.70 Ásbrú(23) |
    | Tours | 612.74 | 145.70 Seatrips(17.11) + 290.58 Jökulsárlón Glacier Ice cave tour(21.11) + 176.46 Blue lagoon(23.11) |
    | Food(16.11) | 027.60 | 5.34 Chocolate + 8.16 Pizza + 14.10 Pizza |
    | Others(16.11) | 006.67 | 6.67 Toiletries |
    | Food(17.11) | 037.71 | 14.85 Italian + 2.97 Seatrip coffee + 19.89 Bombay Bazaar |
    | Food(18.11) | 038.49 | 2.97 Hot chocolate at Hot spring + 35.52 Landnamssetur Islands Borgarnes |
    | Food(19.11) | 023.38 | 23.38 Pizza @ Geyser Gilma restaurant |
    | Others(19.11) | 005.54 | 5.54 Selfoss parking |
    | Food(20.11) | 025.61 | 25.61 Hotel Skogafoss HVOLSVOLLUR |
    | Others(20.11) | 005.19 | 5.19 Seljalandsfoss parking |
    | Food(21.11) | 010.84 | 4.07 Fries + 6.77 Vik |
    | Food(22.11) | 016.65 | 1.09 Vik + 15.56 Kogunarholl Ehf. SELFOSS |
    | Others(22.11) | 026.60 | 26.60 Return from plane crash site |
    | Food(23.11) | 025.50 | 19.94 Iceland Street Food Reykjavik + 5.56 Tiu Vit Ehf. Reykjavik |
    | Others(23.11) | 014.83 | 14.83 Museum Reykjavik + 36.32 Blue lagoon |
    | Others(24.11) | 014.45 | 9.63 Duty Free Store REYKJANESBAER + 4.82 Icelandair-Saga Shop Reykjavik |
    | | | |
    | ------------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Total | 2612.17 | |


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    Do Citywalk Reykjavik first
    Use coupons.is dineout.is
    https://adventures.is/blog/cheap-eats-in-reykjavik/


    ## Expenses

    | For | Cost | Remarks |
    | ------ | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Flight | 597.68 | 298.84*2 Expedia Tickets 1086013184542, 1086013184543 |
    | Car | 379.65 | 163.69 + 215.96; Expedia reservation fee: 163.69, Sixt booking+ insurance: 215.96 |
    | Fuel | 40.67 | 18.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 45.17 | 20.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 55.34 | 22.11.2019 at N1 |
    | Fuel | 34.69 | 23.11.2019 at Orkan |

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    Don't open the door in case of heavy wind / storm - sit inside
    never enter a one-lane bridge when there is another car on it

    ##Medicine
    ## Medicine
    Spare tire or Stepney
    GPS or offline maps
    Paper map
    @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Emergency numbers - 112
    Hotel contact numbers - offline
    Road side assistance

    ##Other items
    ## Other items
    Ready to cook food
    Water
    hot water
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    additional memory card for camera

    ##Blogging materials
    ## Blogging materials
    “þetta reddast!”
    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by
    https://www.aldasigmunds.com/books/the-little-book-of-the-icelanders-in-the-old-days/
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    Sixt
    ## Sixt
    Type of fuel - Petrol or Diesel
    Ask for snow tires
    check for automatic transmission
    @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Refueling
    Don't open the door in case of heavy wind / storm - sit inside
    never enter a one-lane bridge when there is another car on it

    Medicine
    ##Medicine
    Spare tire or Stepney
    GPS or offline maps
    Paper map
    @@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ Emergency numbers - 112
    Hotel contact numbers - offline
    Road side assistance

    ##Other items
    Ready to cook food
    Water
    hot water
    @@ -58,6 +59,7 @@ IPad - can be used for navigation

    additional memory card for camera

    ##Blogging materials
    “þetta reddast!”
    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by
    https://www.aldasigmunds.com/books/the-little-book-of-the-icelanders-in-the-old-days/
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    https://safetravel.is/conditions
    https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/areas/
    https://www.icelandair.com/blog/the-yule-lads/
    GoT Iceland locations

    ## GoT Iceland locations
    Season 7
    Reynisfjara beach - East watch by the sea
    Stakkholstsgja - Beyond the wall to capture wight

    Thjodveldisbaerinn stong - Olly's village

    Season 8
    Skogafoss waterfall - Jon snow rides dragon

    Svinafellsjokul - hollywood glacier - north of the wall

    Eyjafjallajokull - Beyond the wall to capture wight

    Thingvellir - Nesjavellir - brienne and hound fight

    Thingvellir - Oxararfoss - the bloody gate to vale



    Sixt
    Type of fuel - Petrol or Diesel
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    # Iceland
    weather and road conditions
    http://www.road.is/
    https://safetravel.is/conditions
    https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/areas/
    https://www.icelandair.com/blog/the-yule-lads/
    GoT Iceland locations

    Sixt
    Type of fuel - Petrol or Diesel
    Ask for snow tires
    check for automatic transmission
    check fuel level - must be full
    check for existing damages and note down in the rental agreement
    4 wheel drive if possible
    Refueling

    Don't open the door in case of heavy wind / storm - sit inside
    never enter a one-lane bridge when there is another car on it

    Medicine
    Spare tire or Stepney
    GPS or offline maps
    Paper map
    Fuel - use card
    Speed limit
    Emergency numbers - 112
    Hotel contact numbers - offline
    Road side assistance

    Ready to cook food
    Water
    hot water
    snacks

    Flash light
    Power bank
    IPad - can be used for navigation

    additional memory card for camera

    “þetta reddast!”
    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180603-the-unexpected-philosophy-icelanders-live-by
    https://www.aldasigmunds.com/books/the-little-book-of-the-icelanders-in-the-old-days/
    https://www.iheartreykjavik.net/
    https://www.iheartreykjavik.net/iceland-self-drive-guide/
    https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/movie-locations-in-iceland
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/iceland/places
    Little Moscow
    Purchase > 6000 ISK for tax refund
    Buy Blue lagoon stuff at airport
    Buy noodles for dinner
    Have a microwavable container to make meals
    Pack sandwiches
    Always have winter and rain clothes with you
    Winter = less day light. Plan for summer for max daylight
    Book blue lagoon for mornings or noon. Check if evenings are cheaper
    Do Citywalk Reykjavik first
    Use coupons.is dineout.is
    https://adventures.is/blog/cheap-eats-in-reykjavik/