Trips to Iceland really are all about the clichés – jaw-dropping scenery, natural wonders and arctic wildlife. Get planning your Icelandic adventure with our travel guide and amazing Iceland tours!
Best time to visit Iceland
It’s no mystery that Iceland has become a hugely popular destination to visit, with many avid travellers wanting to catch that all important glimpse of the Northern Lights. For those who are indeed looking to do that specifically, the best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is between September – March where the days are slightly longer. Temperatures are also icier between December – February so make sure to wear extra layers!
Things to do in Iceland
Blue Lagoon
No visit to Iceland would be complete without a trip to famous geothermal spa; the Blue Lagoon. Set in striking scenery in a lava field, melt away your stress in the blue waters or under a tumbling waterfall. Return transfers from town are also included.
Northern Lights
See the vivid, bright colours of the Northern Lights dance across the sub-Arctic sky on this three-hour tour. Hwith cloudless skies, the swaying displays are usually a stunning emerald colour but can also be pink, red and white. If the lights don’t show, the trip will be offered again for free.
Whale watching
Get up, close and personal witht eh largest animals on earth on this unmissable Icelandic experience. With a success rate of 92%, chances are that you will be rewarded with excellent sightings of the minke whale. If you’re luck you may also see pods of orcas, dolphins and humpbck whales.
Golden Circle
Pack a stash of ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ and get ready to feel the full force of nature! From the gushing Strokkur geyser, which shoots steaming columns of waterto the Thingvellir NP. Round off your tour of mother nature and visit the idyllic Frioheimar.
Travel Costs
Iceland is one of the most expensive destinations in Europe:
Food and Drink
A meal in an inexpensive restaurant could range between 1,500-2,800kr or a meal at a fast food chain can cost between 1,300-1,800kr. You can spend between 800-1,100kr on a domestic beer whereas a coffee could could between 450-600kr.
Transport
Straetó buses operate in and around Reykjavik. There’s also car rental options from around 490kr per week. Catching a taxi on a basic tariff will cost around 3,299kr. Avoid expensive airport taxis!
Accommodation
A hostel bed in Iceland can cost beteween 8,000-14,000kr for a night’s stay. The key to hotels in Iceland is booking early to avoid disappointment! A night averages at 30,000kr or around 20,000 for a single bedroom.