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Budget 3-Day Thingvellir Backpacker Escape

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A low-cost, walkable 3-day exploration of Þingvellir's geology, history and local vibes using public transport, hostels and street-food options.

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地元のガイドが2〜3時間案内し、主要観光地と隠れた名所を紹介。100%チップ制で、ガイドは最高のサービスを提供します。情熱的な話、内部情報、オンラインでは見つからないレストランのおすすめも。

初日にこれを行うことで、街の概要をつかみ、歴史を学び、滞在中の個人的なおすすめを地元の人から得られます。

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日 1Arrival & First Walks in Þingvellir
Morning
Travel from Reykjavík to Þingvellir (Strætó/regional bus or shared shuttle)

Estimated time: 1.5h

Check Strætó schedules in advance (limited frequency). Consider an early shuttle to maximize daylight.

Late Morning
Þingvellir National Park Visitor Centre

Estimated time: 0.75h

Start here for maps, park orientation, and free exhibits explaining the site's geology and history.

4.4(1,091 reviews)
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Midday
Almannagjá Gorge (Almannagjá)

Estimated time: 1h

Walk the rift on foot — the main, iconic walk is free and flat for most sections.

4.5(105 reviews)
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Afternoon
Lögberg (Law Rock) & Þingvallakirkja (Thingvellir Church)

Estimated time: 0.75h

Historic assembly site (Lögberg) followed by the small church nearby — great for low-cost cultural context.

4.7(1,631 reviews)
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Late Afternoon
Öxarárfoss Waterfall

Estimated time: 0.5h

Short walk from the main path; picturesque and free. Wear good boots — it can be icy in March.

4.7(5,905 reviews)
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Evening
Thingvellir Dark-Sky Spot — Sunset & (possible) Northern Lights viewing

Estimated time: 1.5h

Choose an open, safe viewpoint (ask the Visitor Centre). Warm layers and a headlamp recommended; aurora is never guaranteed but March is in season.

4.7(44 reviews)
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Meals

LunchPacked sandwiches or street-food/small café snack (buy in Reykjavík before departure)$6–8
DinnerHostel kitchen cooking or simple soup/pizza at nearby guesthouse$8–12
Public bus (Strætó) runs to the area but infrequently — check times. Consider an organized low-cost shuttle if your arrival time is late. Walk between main park sites; everything inside Þingvellir is very walkable.
日 2Rifts, Fissures & Local Life
Early Morning
Self-guided Geology & Rift Audio Tour (downloadable)

Estimated time: 1.5h

Download an audio guide (many free or low-cost options) and follow a mapped route explaining tectonic plates and rock formations.

Mid Morning
Peningagjá (Peningargjá) Fissure & Pooled water viewpoints

Estimated time: 0.5h

Small fissure with clear water where divers enter Silfra; good to observe from the rim without paying for a dive.

4.7(81 reviews)
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Late Morning
Walk to Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool) and shoreline of Þingvallavatn

Estimated time: 1h

A bit of light hiking; bring waterproof boots for muddy patches.

4.7(239 reviews)
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Afternoon
Laugarvatn rye-bread demo & community stop (budget option / free lookout)

Estimated time: 2h

Nearby Laugarvatn has small community-run demonstrations of geothermal rye-bread baking (hverabrauð). Some demos are free or low-cost; check local notices. Combine with a cheap café visit.

Evening
Hostel common room / local pub meet-up (budget social evening)

Estimated time: 2h

Great way to meet locals/backpackers; buy a beer or cook in the kitchen — cheaper and more authentic than tourist restaurants.

Meals

BreakfastHostel breakfast or self-made porridge/coffee$3–5
LunchSmall café in Laugarvatn or packed lunch near the lake$7–10
DinnerCook in hostel kitchen; buy supermarket ingredients$4–7
Short local buses run to Laugarvatn and nearby villages; if schedules don't line up consider hitching a lift with other travelers or joining a low-cost shuttle. Keep cash and card accessible.
日 3Quiet Corners, Photography & Return
Sunrise/Morning
Photography walk at quieter viewpoints (self-led)

Estimated time: 1h

Use Hakið Viewpoint and shoreline angles around Þingvallavatn for sunrise shots — perfect for low-cost creative mornings.

Mid Morning
Hakið Viewpoint

Estimated time: 0.5h

Short climb, big panorama — ideal for photographs and spotting birds on the lake.

4.9(87 reviews)
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Late Morning
Optional: Watch Silfra divers from the shore (free) or relax at Þingvellir Visitor Centre

Estimated time: 0.75h

You can observe certified divers entering Silfra; the actual diving/snorkeling is expensive and not budget-friendly, so watching is a good low-cost alternative.

Afternoon
Selfoss street-food market sampler and supplies for return journey

Estimated time: 2h

Head to Selfoss (bus) on your way back for cheap street-food options and a supermarket to stock snacks for travel.

4.4(1,091 reviews)
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Evening
Return to Reykjavík or onward travel (bus/shuttle)

Estimated time: 1.5h

Plan return bus times carefully; late-evening buses are limited. Book shuttle early if needed.

Meals

LunchStreet-food or café in Selfoss (fish-and-chips / hot dog / pastry)$7–12
DinnerFinal hostel meal or cheap restaurant in Reykjavík (if returning)$10–15
Confirm return bus/shuttle times the evening before. Keep an emergency taxi budget if you miss the last bus (taxis in Iceland are expensive).

予算内訳

宿泊費 / 泊$35
食費 / 日$20
交通費 / 日$10
アクティビティ / 日$5
1日合計$70
旅行合計$210

Backpacker estimate assumes dorm-style hostels (~$30–40/night), mostly street-food and supermarket meals, limited paid activities (mostly free natural attractions). Transport uses public buses/shuttles; if you rent a car expect higher costs.

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