I went for 3 nights in December. It's frickin expensive. Like, everything from taxis to airport transfers to pints to attraction admissions is a sting in the bum. Would recommend renting a car if you have a licence, and also pre-booking any tours etc in the next few weeks so you have better control over costs. It's really a beautiful country, the Golden Circle tour was awesome and Reykjavik was magic in the snow! PS: most of the pubs have a happy hour, don't get charged 12 euro for a pint of Guinness like we did đ
Cost-wise it is definitely the smarter option, and also gives you a lot more freedom to see what you want when you want to and for however long you wanna be there! The bus tour was a bit restrictive, but I have to say the tour guide was brilliant craic and very knowledgeable
I went end of Jan early Feb a few years ago. Amazing place, but yes, expensive!
We decided against renting a car and tbh was delighted we didnât. We went on small tours, while expensive, totally worth it. Got to the northern lights snd and a few off the beaten track places as well as all the main slights. The main reason we decided against renting a car was the weather, believe me when I tell you, driving outside Reykjavik in winter is no joke. The random blizzards, gale force winds and ice storms we encountered multiple times a day made me very relieved it wasnât me driving.
It will be really really cold so make sure to have layers and wind proof outer layer, hiking boots if you plan to visit a lot outside the city. It was so cold there that my husbandâs beard froze and both our woollen hats froze.
Be careful if visiting black beach, itâs stunning but rough waves regularly wash up on shore and tourists have been swept out to sea. On that cheery note, I will say, itâs stunning there and one of the best holidays we have had. Enjoy, but dress appropriately for the weather!
The #1 piece of advice I would give you is to book some tours. It's not the kind of country to rent a car and fart about in, the roads are extremely dangerous at this time of the year. Tourists wind up in ditches all the time.
We bought big-ass fur-lined hiking boots from Lidl, we were very glad we had them. Bring a hat, gloves, and a few layers.
It's quite expensive to eat/drink but a lot of the bars do a happy hour, take advantage of it if drinking is your thing. There are some great cafes will local soups and things like that. They're amazing, lovely places to hang out.
The people are lovely and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful, but definitely have a plan before you go. Enjoy!
Second this, lovely spa vibes and overlooking the sea. It's adults-only and I recommend getting there before sunset and spend a few hours after sunset there.
There's a visit Iceland thread with lots of tips. Bring layers, layers, layers, and I cannot stress this enough - layers. They have an even more mixed bag of weather in one day than we do. One minute you could be blown asunder by the wind and next minute the sun is out and most places for food will have the heat on so it's nice to be able to strip down or add more as needed. Rain pants and a waterproof coat were also essential on our trip. Even when it wasn't raining it was so handy to throw on the rain pants when visiting waterfalls and be able to take them off jumping back in the car and be nice and dry.
Also, it is EXPENSIVE. I was probably a bit naive heading over, thinking ah jaysus with the cost of living in Ireland these days it can't be that bad! It was... Don't get me wrong, 100% worth it, but bloody expensive. Two glasses of wine on our first evening set us back âŹ29 and I knew from then we were fecked.
We went end of January few years ago. I brought thermals and definitely needed them as it was -18° at points. The ice and snow is different, I walk with a cane and I was able to walk across icy streets without slipping because the ice is dryer than ours (I don't know how that makes sense but thats how it isđ ). I only had a pair of cheap walking boots and they were fine for getting around.
The geysers are mostly steam at this time of year and they STINK. Guinness farts got nothing on them. đ¤Łđ¤Ł For the love of God, don't stand downwind of them when they erupt đ¤Ł
The Lighthouse Inn in GarĂ°ur is a fabulous place to stay and you'll have an incredible view of the aurora outside your bedroom window. If you're not staying there, there's a big car park next to the actual lighthouse down the road from it and hardly anyone was over there so we could get really great photos of the aurora above the water too.
Also Get Your Guide is a great app to use while you're there to book stuff!
Was in Iceland at the beginning of December and had a great time.
Went with Jet2 so all transport from the airport to hotel and back were included.
Cards are mostly used instead of cash.
Tips not expected.
Very expensive.
Cocktail during happy hour (4-6) still ÂŁ15.
Visit Sky or Blue lagoon for an amazing experience.
Book walking tours.
Great coffee.
Download GetYourGuide app for inspiration and bookings.
Have a great time
Rejkyavik is nice for a day or two, but dont make it your whole trip. Travel around the country and enjoy the nature. I HEAVILY recommend the blue lagoon, was my favourite part of the whole trip.
Personally found the northern lights to be overrated. Or at least not up to my expectations. It only properly glows green on camera, and to the naked eye its more of a white streak of light.
But yeah, like others have said, definitely dont go on a budget, its the most expensive country ive visited.
Bring waterproof everything! If you are doing a tour with waterfalls. Bring a waterproof pants, jacket and socks. Not water resistant, Proof! Its essential because you will be soaked out of it. Its worth the money.
Gullfoss and geysir were amazing, defintely go there. Gullfoss was half frozen when I was there, it was so beautiful. We went by car but if youâre not used to driving in snowy conditions I wouldnât recommend it, there was snow drifting across the road and I was only able to negotiate it because Iâm very experienced.
We also went to Snaefellsnes, because thatâs where they went to the centre of the Earth in Jules Verneâs novel. The road there was almost completely deserted and it felt like being in a horror movie, but it was also wonderful. Oh, and extremely windy, even compared to Ireland.
Been there a few times, already canât wait to go back.
Controversially, itâs really not as expensive as people say it is. Dublin prices are very nearly on par with them.
Laugavegur is essentially the strip that has everything on it in Reykjavik, and is the most expensive. If you go one street across from it in either direction, you will save a good bit of money. If youâre in this area, please visit Svarta KaffiĂ°. The place has bowls made of bread and they fill them with soup. Itâs absolutely unreal.
Blue lagoon seems like a rip off, but it is really brilliant. Yes, itâs not natural, but itâs worth every penny. Go there before sunset, itâs one of the most beautiful places Iâve ever been to see the sunset and the drinks are quite nice there as well.
The tours are very expensive. But again very convenient and well ran. For example, the northern lights tour is dear, but if you donât see them, they will offer you to come back the next night for free to try again or get a refund.
I worked there.. there is a small town outside Reykjavik that has an Irish festival every year because it was founded by Irish sailors at some point in history. The entire town will be covered in Irish Flags and Leprechauns and the whole lot. I think its held near the end of May. Cant really remember though, worth a look if youre there while its on.
I spent around 20 months living there from 2017 to 2019. Happy to field any questions you might have to best of my ability, albeit some info will not necessarily be most up to date. Fantastic place!
Do not by tickets for the Blue Lagoon, tourist trap. Just going there and have a look around is possible and cost nothing. While there , visit Grindavik. It has been mostly deserted after the last eruptions. Eerie... you will be travelling over a brand new road straight through fresh lava fields
Was there last april and didn't actually find it much more expensive than dublin. Lots of places have happy hours where you can get 5-7 euro pints in Reykjavik.
Bring lots of layers and waterproof jacket/pants
We rented a car and went along the south coast - would definitely recommend
The geothermal pools are brilliant we went hvammsvik and Laugarvatn as were so much cheaper than blue or sky lagoon!
Myself and my husband were there for 10 days in 2024. We hired a camper van and did a loop of the country - although I donât think the full loop is possible at this time of year. As other people have mentioned it is very expensive but in my opinion 100% worth it. There are some really cool national parks and waterfalls within driving distance from Reykjavik. If you are hiring a car, get the most comprehensive insurance they offer, itâs worth every cent. Pay attention to the weather forecast while you are there. The weather changes rapidly and can become dangerous very quickly. We saw a camper van blown off the road with the wind. Bring very warm clothes and lots of layers. We did the Sky Lagoon and loved it. You can do tours that leave from Reykjavik and cover a lot of the major sites and return in the same day which might be a good option if you are not confident driving in the snow. The seafood is amazing. Happy Hour drinks are the way to go.
Pack just before you leave. We were there last June. The week before we went it was 17 to 20 degrees. The week we were there a big storm rolled in and it was between 0 and 5 degrees and bloody cold.
It can be expensive. Take advantage of happy hours. If you rent a car be careful opening your doors in wind. Park facing the wind if you can.
Also most car parks you have to pay to use regardless of time. I've heard of people driving into a car park and leaving and still getting ticketed.
The food tour we did was probably one of the best experiences and the Lava show is really cool as well.
I went back in April last. Best holiday I have ever been on. Coolest place I have been to without exception. We pre-booked a few tours and also rented a car and went around the island. If youâre going to rent a car I would highly recommend blue car rental. Also for tours, Arctic Adventures are excellent. We did the golden circle and Snaefellsness peninsula, the later was a long day and a lot of sightseeing but it was nice.
It is an expensive place so be prepared. Eating out and excursions are expensive. I go over to the UK quite a bit and found it comparable to London prices for a lot of things.
Brilliant place, renting a car would be good since the roads are basically empty outside the city. Its great. Northern lights tour wasn't worth it tbh. It was all cloudy so you couldn't really see them. You look through a camera that help you see, but honestly I don't count it as seeing it with my own eyes. Finland for the NL.
Whale cruise was great and the black beach was cool too.
The first time I went, we hired a car for the golden circle. Jokulsarlon we just did a bus. Â But my main tip would be to go on a superjeep tour. They can take you places you couldnât access and there will be at most, 4 passengers in the car including you. Â
We went over the top of glaciers, Â through rivers and to loads of hidden gems you couldnât get to in a car. Â One of the best experiences of my life. Have now been 7 times to visit different areas and I always do a superjeep tour.Â
Most evenings were spent in Dillon.. if you like rock music and whisky itâs amazing!
To cut costs of food, do a bit of shopping at Bonus. We bought breakfast (Skyr) from there and stuff to make sandwiches on our day trips. Saved a lot that way.Â
Always look for happy hours, there is usually always one on somewhere. I think thereâs an app you can use. Cuts down the cost of boozing a lot.Â
We didn't find it super expensive apart from some meals and drinks which were maybe a bit higher than Dublin prices. We hired a car and spent our first 3 nights in a hotel in Vik that had guest lodges with shared spaces. We hit the duty free at Iceland airport when we arrived to pick up beers/wine and also stopped at a supermarket for supplies on the way to Vik. That saved us a few bob until we went back to Reykjavik.
Definitely bring layers, you will end up stripping down in bars etc.
Don't think that anything is "too touristy", because honestly it's all beautiful!
Recommend Sky Lagoon around sunset. Book early to get a good time slot.
Be cautious about going to the islands! I went to the Westman Islands, and although the experience there was lovely they treated it like it was no big deal that due to sea conditions the ferry took us to a port 3 hours away from where we were supposed to return (and where everyone's rental cars were) and the journey was one of the most harrowing and nausea-inducing experiences of my life. No warning before we went out to the island that day, no heads up before we got back to the ferry that the whole itinerary had been rearranged, no transportation back to the original port, and absolutely no sympathy or help from the woman at the desk who was deeply annoyed that everyone had so many questions about what the fuck was going on when everyone showed up and saw that the ferry schedule had been entirely rearranged. We were flying out the next day and the logistics of getting back to where our rental car (and luggage) was was a nightmare. When we got into the port there was a line of ambulances for all of the people who were injured on the rough crossing, the staff acted like this was also just par for the course.
Beautiful country and friendly people but very, very expensive. Don't expect dining out and having a few pints to be a reasonable night out. They used to have duty free on the way in. If it's still there, use it.
I went last March for four nights and had a great time!
I arrived in the afternoon on the first day and explored Reykavik. I actually opted to stay in Reykavik as a Base and used the bus tours to explore.
The second day,we did a bus tour of the Golden Circle where we saw the Geysirs, Kerid Crater etc
Third day we did another bus tour of the South Coast , where we saw the black sand beach , Skogafoss waterfall and some many nice small towns, I would recommend a towel and spare change of clothes or wet gear as one of the waterfalls you could walk under it but do get splashed but we'll worth it
We also did a trip to blue lagoon on our last full day. My flight home was at 7am so actually opted to stay in the Hotel Aurora which is a few min walk to the airport terminal and had an early breakfast from 4am
A recommendation I have is to bring packed lunches as it can be pricey,we went to the supermarket chain Bonus which I didn't find overly pricey depending on what you were buying.
Also bring plenty of warm gear and wet gear and hiking boots I found great for the tours
Taxi from KEF to a nearby (7 min drive) bakery cost me âŹ40 and there was bitter cold winds of 70kmh as well as pissings of rain like it would at home
I went for 3 nights in December. It's frickin expensive. Like, everything from taxis to airport transfers to pints to attraction admissions is a sting in the bum. Would recommend renting a car if you have a licence, and also pre-booking any tours etc in the next few weeks so you have better control over costs. It's really a beautiful country, the Golden Circle tour was awesome and Reykjavik was magic in the snow! PS: most of the pubs have a happy hour, don't get charged 12 euro for a pint of Guinness like we did đ
Thanks a million ! We are thinking of renting a car rather than do tours
If you're renting a car, look up how the roundabouts here in Iceland works. They're quite different from how we drive in Ireland.
Cost-wise it is definitely the smarter option, and also gives you a lot more freedom to see what you want when you want to and for however long you wanna be there! The bus tour was a bit restrictive, but I have to say the tour guide was brilliant craic and very knowledgeable
I went end of Jan early Feb a few years ago. Amazing place, but yes, expensive! We decided against renting a car and tbh was delighted we didnât. We went on small tours, while expensive, totally worth it. Got to the northern lights snd and a few off the beaten track places as well as all the main slights. The main reason we decided against renting a car was the weather, believe me when I tell you, driving outside Reykjavik in winter is no joke. The random blizzards, gale force winds and ice storms we encountered multiple times a day made me very relieved it wasnât me driving.
It will be really really cold so make sure to have layers and wind proof outer layer, hiking boots if you plan to visit a lot outside the city. It was so cold there that my husbandâs beard froze and both our woollen hats froze.
Be careful if visiting black beach, itâs stunning but rough waves regularly wash up on shore and tourists have been swept out to sea. On that cheery note, I will say, itâs stunning there and one of the best holidays we have had. Enjoy, but dress appropriately for the weather!
My wife and I went for a few days, it was lovely.
The #1 piece of advice I would give you is to book some tours. It's not the kind of country to rent a car and fart about in, the roads are extremely dangerous at this time of the year. Tourists wind up in ditches all the time.
We bought big-ass fur-lined hiking boots from Lidl, we were very glad we had them. Bring a hat, gloves, and a few layers.
It's quite expensive to eat/drink but a lot of the bars do a happy hour, take advantage of it if drinking is your thing. There are some great cafes will local soups and things like that. They're amazing, lovely places to hang out.
The people are lovely and it's jaw-droppingly beautiful, but definitely have a plan before you go. Enjoy!
Agreed. Wouldn't be renting a car.
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Thank you!
I really recommend Hvammsvik if youâre up that way. Have a great time!
Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik is a great place to spend an afternoon
Second this, lovely spa vibes and overlooking the sea. It's adults-only and I recommend getting there before sunset and spend a few hours after sunset there.
There's a visit Iceland thread with lots of tips. Bring layers, layers, layers, and I cannot stress this enough - layers. They have an even more mixed bag of weather in one day than we do. One minute you could be blown asunder by the wind and next minute the sun is out and most places for food will have the heat on so it's nice to be able to strip down or add more as needed. Rain pants and a waterproof coat were also essential on our trip. Even when it wasn't raining it was so handy to throw on the rain pants when visiting waterfalls and be able to take them off jumping back in the car and be nice and dry.
Also, it is EXPENSIVE. I was probably a bit naive heading over, thinking ah jaysus with the cost of living in Ireland these days it can't be that bad! It was... Don't get me wrong, 100% worth it, but bloody expensive. Two glasses of wine on our first evening set us back âŹ29 and I knew from then we were fecked.
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We went end of January few years ago. I brought thermals and definitely needed them as it was -18° at points. The ice and snow is different, I walk with a cane and I was able to walk across icy streets without slipping because the ice is dryer than ours (I don't know how that makes sense but thats how it isđ ). I only had a pair of cheap walking boots and they were fine for getting around.
The geysers are mostly steam at this time of year and they STINK. Guinness farts got nothing on them. đ¤Łđ¤Ł For the love of God, don't stand downwind of them when they erupt đ¤Ł
The Lighthouse Inn in GarĂ°ur is a fabulous place to stay and you'll have an incredible view of the aurora outside your bedroom window. If you're not staying there, there's a big car park next to the actual lighthouse down the road from it and hardly anyone was over there so we could get really great photos of the aurora above the water too.
Also Get Your Guide is a great app to use while you're there to book stuff!
Was in Iceland at the beginning of December and had a great time. Went with Jet2 so all transport from the airport to hotel and back were included. Cards are mostly used instead of cash. Tips not expected. Very expensive. Cocktail during happy hour (4-6) still ÂŁ15. Visit Sky or Blue lagoon for an amazing experience. Book walking tours. Great coffee. Download GetYourGuide app for inspiration and bookings. Have a great time
Rejkyavik is nice for a day or two, but dont make it your whole trip. Travel around the country and enjoy the nature. I HEAVILY recommend the blue lagoon, was my favourite part of the whole trip. Personally found the northern lights to be overrated. Or at least not up to my expectations. It only properly glows green on camera, and to the naked eye its more of a white streak of light. But yeah, like others have said, definitely dont go on a budget, its the most expensive country ive visited.
When we were there we had a spectacular northern light experience that was very visible with the naked eye, so it just depends on luck really.
Get the full insurance for the rental car if you're planning to drive around. I was caught in a sandstorm and the paint got a bit scratched.
Spent 7 days there in 2016, what questions do you have ?
What clothes did you bring? Any recommendations for places to make sure and see.
Bring waterproof everything! If you are doing a tour with waterfalls. Bring a waterproof pants, jacket and socks. Not water resistant, Proof! Its essential because you will be soaked out of it. Its worth the money.
Gullfoss and geysir were amazing, defintely go there. Gullfoss was half frozen when I was there, it was so beautiful. We went by car but if youâre not used to driving in snowy conditions I wouldnât recommend it, there was snow drifting across the road and I was only able to negotiate it because Iâm very experienced.
We also went to Snaefellsnes, because thatâs where they went to the centre of the Earth in Jules Verneâs novel. The road there was almost completely deserted and it felt like being in a horror movie, but it was also wonderful. Oh, and extremely windy, even compared to Ireland.
Been there a few times, already canât wait to go back.
Controversially, itâs really not as expensive as people say it is. Dublin prices are very nearly on par with them.
Laugavegur is essentially the strip that has everything on it in Reykjavik, and is the most expensive. If you go one street across from it in either direction, you will save a good bit of money. If youâre in this area, please visit Svarta KaffiĂ°. The place has bowls made of bread and they fill them with soup. Itâs absolutely unreal.
Blue lagoon seems like a rip off, but it is really brilliant. Yes, itâs not natural, but itâs worth every penny. Go there before sunset, itâs one of the most beautiful places Iâve ever been to see the sunset and the drinks are quite nice there as well.
The tours are very expensive. But again very convenient and well ran. For example, the northern lights tour is dear, but if you donât see them, they will offer you to come back the next night for free to try again or get a refund.
Itâs beautiful there, youâll love it!
I worked there.. there is a small town outside Reykjavik that has an Irish festival every year because it was founded by Irish sailors at some point in history. The entire town will be covered in Irish Flags and Leprechauns and the whole lot. I think its held near the end of May. Cant really remember though, worth a look if youre there while its on.
I spent around 20 months living there from 2017 to 2019. Happy to field any questions you might have to best of my ability, albeit some info will not necessarily be most up to date. Fantastic place!
Do not by tickets for the Blue Lagoon, tourist trap. Just going there and have a look around is possible and cost nothing. While there , visit Grindavik. It has been mostly deserted after the last eruptions. Eerie... you will be travelling over a brand new road straight through fresh lava fields
Loads of Mums
Jokes aside. You should get this app. https://www.barhopp.is/
The drinks are expensive enough but all bars have a happy hour and they donât overlap.Â
The bar called âBookstoreâ is an absolute must for some live music if thatâs your thing.Â
We also went to a lava show and it was worth it too. Â
Thanks a million!
Was there last april and didn't actually find it much more expensive than dublin. Lots of places have happy hours where you can get 5-7 euro pints in Reykjavik.
Bring lots of layers and waterproof jacket/pants
We rented a car and went along the south coast - would definitely recommend
The geothermal pools are brilliant we went hvammsvik and Laugarvatn as were so much cheaper than blue or sky lagoon!
Myself and my husband were there for 10 days in 2024. We hired a camper van and did a loop of the country - although I donât think the full loop is possible at this time of year. As other people have mentioned it is very expensive but in my opinion 100% worth it. There are some really cool national parks and waterfalls within driving distance from Reykjavik. If you are hiring a car, get the most comprehensive insurance they offer, itâs worth every cent. Pay attention to the weather forecast while you are there. The weather changes rapidly and can become dangerous very quickly. We saw a camper van blown off the road with the wind. Bring very warm clothes and lots of layers. We did the Sky Lagoon and loved it. You can do tours that leave from Reykjavik and cover a lot of the major sites and return in the same day which might be a good option if you are not confident driving in the snow. The seafood is amazing. Happy Hour drinks are the way to go.
Pack just before you leave. We were there last June. The week before we went it was 17 to 20 degrees. The week we were there a big storm rolled in and it was between 0 and 5 degrees and bloody cold.
It can be expensive. Take advantage of happy hours. If you rent a car be careful opening your doors in wind. Park facing the wind if you can.
Also most car parks you have to pay to use regardless of time. I've heard of people driving into a car park and leaving and still getting ticketed.
The food tour we did was probably one of the best experiences and the Lava show is really cool as well.
I went back in April last. Best holiday I have ever been on. Coolest place I have been to without exception. We pre-booked a few tours and also rented a car and went around the island. If youâre going to rent a car I would highly recommend blue car rental. Also for tours, Arctic Adventures are excellent. We did the golden circle and Snaefellsness peninsula, the later was a long day and a lot of sightseeing but it was nice.
It is an expensive place so be prepared. Eating out and excursions are expensive. I go over to the UK quite a bit and found it comparable to London prices for a lot of things.
Anyway, have an amazing time in an amazing place.
Brilliant place, renting a car would be good since the roads are basically empty outside the city. Its great. Northern lights tour wasn't worth it tbh. It was all cloudy so you couldn't really see them. You look through a camera that help you see, but honestly I don't count it as seeing it with my own eyes. Finland for the NL.
Whale cruise was great and the black beach was cool too.
The first time I went, we hired a car for the golden circle. Jokulsarlon we just did a bus. Â But my main tip would be to go on a superjeep tour. They can take you places you couldnât access and there will be at most, 4 passengers in the car including you. Â
We went over the top of glaciers, Â through rivers and to loads of hidden gems you couldnât get to in a car. Â One of the best experiences of my life. Have now been 7 times to visit different areas and I always do a superjeep tour.Â
Most evenings were spent in Dillon.. if you like rock music and whisky itâs amazing!
To cut costs of food, do a bit of shopping at Bonus. We bought breakfast (Skyr) from there and stuff to make sandwiches on our day trips. Saved a lot that way.Â
Always look for happy hours, there is usually always one on somewhere. I think thereâs an app you can use. Cuts down the cost of boozing a lot.Â
We didn't find it super expensive apart from some meals and drinks which were maybe a bit higher than Dublin prices. We hired a car and spent our first 3 nights in a hotel in Vik that had guest lodges with shared spaces. We hit the duty free at Iceland airport when we arrived to pick up beers/wine and also stopped at a supermarket for supplies on the way to Vik. That saved us a few bob until we went back to Reykjavik.
Definitely bring layers, you will end up stripping down in bars etc.
Don't think that anything is "too touristy", because honestly it's all beautiful!
Recommend Sky Lagoon around sunset. Book early to get a good time slot.
Book your Northern Lights trip for the first night you get there. If it gets cancelled, you can go again the following night.
Also, be prepared to be fleeced - literally and financially.
Be cautious about going to the islands! I went to the Westman Islands, and although the experience there was lovely they treated it like it was no big deal that due to sea conditions the ferry took us to a port 3 hours away from where we were supposed to return (and where everyone's rental cars were) and the journey was one of the most harrowing and nausea-inducing experiences of my life. No warning before we went out to the island that day, no heads up before we got back to the ferry that the whole itinerary had been rearranged, no transportation back to the original port, and absolutely no sympathy or help from the woman at the desk who was deeply annoyed that everyone had so many questions about what the fuck was going on when everyone showed up and saw that the ferry schedule had been entirely rearranged. We were flying out the next day and the logistics of getting back to where our rental car (and luggage) was was a nightmare. When we got into the port there was a line of ambulances for all of the people who were injured on the rough crossing, the staff acted like this was also just par for the course.
Follow the happy hours. Otherwise your wallet will empty fairly fast. 36 euro for a guinness and a g&t... had to put the brave face on paying.
Beautiful country and friendly people but very, very expensive. Don't expect dining out and having a few pints to be a reasonable night out. They used to have duty free on the way in. If it's still there, use it.
Itâs like temple bar on steroids but try see the northern lights under no circumstances eat potted shark
Thank you all ! Made me more excited to go!
I went last March for four nights and had a great time! I arrived in the afternoon on the first day and explored Reykavik. I actually opted to stay in Reykavik as a Base and used the bus tours to explore.
The second day,we did a bus tour of the Golden Circle where we saw the Geysirs, Kerid Crater etc
Third day we did another bus tour of the South Coast , where we saw the black sand beach , Skogafoss waterfall and some many nice small towns, I would recommend a towel and spare change of clothes or wet gear as one of the waterfalls you could walk under it but do get splashed but we'll worth it
We also did a trip to blue lagoon on our last full day. My flight home was at 7am so actually opted to stay in the Hotel Aurora which is a few min walk to the airport terminal and had an early breakfast from 4am
A recommendation I have is to bring packed lunches as it can be pricey,we went to the supermarket chain Bonus which I didn't find overly pricey depending on what you were buying.
Also bring plenty of warm gear and wet gear and hiking boots I found great for the tours
Hope you have a great time!
Get all the car insurance if you rent a car, they will 100% try and screw you over otherwise
Was there for a layover a few weeks ago
Taxi from KEF to a nearby (7 min drive) bakery cost me âŹ40 and there was bitter cold winds of 70kmh as well as pissings of rain like it would at home
Mam said she wanted to go to Iceland a few years back. The brotherâs girlfriend went away and bought her a gift card for the supermarket..
this is casualireland
Awesome cheers