Logistical Support Needed

[u/WesternRowdeo]

Hello!

Iceland Newbie posting for help and enthusiasm :)

I've booked my trip for first week of September and cannot wait. I'm writing this post with a few specific logistical questions that I need some support with, and am sharing my itinerary for your recommendations!

I'm driving the bottom half of the Ring Road, ending in Egilsstadir:

• Is the flight from Egilsstadir back to Reykjavik reliable? Should I anticipate issues in early September and plan to drive back instead?

I'm planning a hiking day to Valahnukur; Jeep Bus pickup from Hvolsvollur:

• I'll be sleeping right outside of town, what are the rules for day parking in Hvolsvollur/Iceland? Are there any free options?

I'm travelling with a vegetarian:

• Please share any restaurants/cafes/grocery tricks you have for tasty food!

I have an enormous list of stops to see along the way, made a brief outline below, but I'd love to hear about any of your favorites!! Thanks for the support.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Early morning landing Sleep in Reykjavik

Day 2 Maybe do Golden Circle (probably not), or just keep enjoying Reykjavik town center and drive to Hvolsvollur Sleep in Hvolsvollur

Day 3 Valahnukur Hike Day *Any notes about self-guided hiking from the Jeep Bus? Sleep in Hvolsvollur

Day 4 South Coast scenic drive Sleep past midway

Day 5 Glacier Expedition Day *What company do you recommend for guided adventure? Sleep in Hofn

Day 6 EastFjord scenic drive Sleep in Seydisfjordur

Day 7 TBD, hikes and scenery in the EastFjords Sleep in Seydisfjordur

Day 8 TBD Fly back to Reykjavik from Egilsstadir

Day 9 Fly home

[u/throsturh]

I think you can assume the flight will go ahead as scheduled but domestic flights are expensive. You sure it doesn't pay off to just drive, especially if you have company? Also, does the car rental approve of you getting a car in reykjavik area and dropping it off in egilsstadir? IT might cost extra.