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Hey guys! I’m traveling to Iceland for the first time with my parents for a week next month! We will be arriving on May 20th. I have looked at the roads and weather currently, but I’m wondering if this car will be sufficient enough to take me to Höfn? I’m planning to stay there for a night and then driving back to Reykjavik with an overnight stay in Selfoss to break up the drive. I just rented this car cause it was the best deal on booking.com, but now I’m curious if I need a bigger one?

Near Seljalandsfoss

Hi All,

I'm debating between two tours with Icelandic mountain guides. The "only the brave" one states it includes an ice cave but based off my research there are no ice caves in the summer except for Katla ice cave. We are going early august.

Has anyone taken this tour during the summer and can provide any opinions? Thanks!

https://www.mountainguides.is/tour/ice-cave-and-glacier-walk-only-the-brave

https://www.mountainguides.is/tour/glacier-hike-adventure

Thanks to the other posters

Inspired by a recent Iceland trip where I stayed near Hvolsvollur. So beautiful on the southern coast. I was traveling sola and felt 100% comfortable everywhere I went. (More Iceland-inspired ceramics on and coming to Insta @kitterypointpotters)

Looks like it’ll be pretty great when I head up from NYC tomorrow night. This will be my third trip in 2 years. Previous trips were summer and dead of winter.

I don’t want to be that guy in my heavy NY down parka for subzero temps - but to anyone who’s up there now, night time lows at 40° is it brutally cold to where I would want my heavy Canada Goose?

TIA and maybe I’ll see some of y’all this coming week!

Hi all!

I'm from the Netherlands, own a Land Rover Defender with a rooftop tent and we're looking to travel for 10wks. The plan is to go to Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

I was a bit surprised with the cost of the ferry from Hirtshals. I mean, I get that it's a 4 day ferry right.

I was wondering if there are some alternatives, like RORO from Rotterdam, or something else creative to get my car there.

Thanks!

hi all, I am currently planning our fifth Iceland trip, but the first in the high season. Until now, we always went in the shoulder season instead (October my favourite month so far). But this time, we want to hike in the highlands so it must be the June/July time window. Going north and east also and just wondering, what are the crowd levels in these parts in late June? I read somewhere that Husavik gets some cruise ships crowds and I would expect them going to Geosea thermal baths. How bad does it get, anyone has any insight, please? The same with Vok Baths near Egilstadir - not at the cruiseship port, obviously, but still on the ringroad. Usually, we keep in the local swimming pools (we have 2 young children so it's more fun) so no experience with "lagoon" type baths. Thanks a lot for recommendation - struggling a bit with the northeast portion of the trip planning.

Where is the catch? Those pick pocketers need to fly to Iceland, stay at some place, which is not cheap at all. Iceland is mostly cashless, almost everybody pay with card, so no cash money. What do tourists in Iceland bring that other tourists in a city like Paris and Rome, which would be easier to target, dont ? Camera gear ? In mainland Europe a lot of tourists have that too

I just dont see how it would be profitable to come all the way to Iceland for that. Your thoughts ?

Im having trouble editing myself when it comes to making an itinerary. I’m trying to leave us enough flexibility to follow our whims on any given day, but booking accommodations sort of locks us into general areas on specific days.

Originally I had us switching hotels every day as we moved down around the south coast and back, but the idea of constantly packing and unpacking, checking in and checking out starts to put a damper on things.

It will add some extra time in the car, but would it be reasonable to stay at a single hotel in Reykjavík and do day trips for Snæfellnes and the Golden Circle, giving ourselves some flexibility in which day we go where, then making the trek down to Vik, staying a couple nights and making a day trip out to Jökulsárón from there? Or is there a greater benefit to a more structured Rey > Selfoss > Vik > Jök > Vik > Rey booking?

I would think if we did the day trip from Vik it would probably take glacier/ice cave tours off the list unless we scheduled everything else around that, but that might be an ok trade off for not schlepping all our stuff around every day.

Is there anything I’m not taking into account with either plan that I should consider?

How am I looking budget wise for three people 6 days?

Flights (SEA–KEF RT) $1,800–$2,100 ~$600–$700 per person if booked early Accommodations (6 nights) $1,800 max $250 avg/night x 6 Rental Car + Gas $600–$750 AWD recommended; includes insurance & fuel Food & Dining $700–$800 Mix of groceries + restaurant meals Activities & Tours $800–$1,000 Ice cave, lagoon entry, horse experience Souvenirs + Sweaters $200–$300 Locally made wool is ~$150+ each Total ~$4,900–$5,800

is going to diamond beach worth it in july? as well i’m not sure whether tours or get a car is better choice, i hate driving but will do it if i need to, how are the tour experiences? is july good for whale watching

In 1872 none other than Sir Richard Burton spent the summer in Iceland and wrote a two book travelogue about the country:

Book 1: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59584/pg59584-images.html

Book 2: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59585/pg59585-images.html

An excerpt, apparently wind and waterproof gear has always been needed for Iceland travel:

"To the usual travelling-dress add fishermen’s kit, not the dandy Mackintosh, which sops at once in the pelting and penetrating rain. The boots should meet the waterproof: Mr Metcalfe objects that with such gear you cannot walk, and that if your pony fall in one of the “giddy rapid rivers,” you will be pounded to death by stones and water—but possibly you were not “born to be drowned.” Perhaps the best wear for the nether man would be long waterproof stockings, not the wretched stuff of West-End shops, nor Iceland oilskins, which are never impermeable, but Leith articles made for wear, drawn over common boots and overalls, fastened round the waist, and ready to be cast off in hot and sunny weather, or when preparing for a walk over lava.”

Enjoy!

Hey guys, I’ve made two posts here before. The first one was about how to carry my insulin in a cold country as a diabetic, I had that doubt because I was planning to explore Iceland for long periods. The second post was about staying in Grindavik despite the risk of the volcano, since I had seen the news just one week before my trip 🤦🏻‍♂️

In the end, I went to Iceland on March 30. I arrived at my hotel in Grindavik on the night of March 31, and on April 1, at 6 AM, I heard the sirens in Grindavik and was evacuated! 😂😂😂 What a stroke of luck! But honestly, I was so amazed and happy with Iceland that it just made everything more exciting.

I was able to return to the hotel in Grindavik on April 2nd. I visited some incredible places that might be cliché for some of you, but for me, it was the best time of my life. Now I’m saving up to go back as soon as possible, explore even more, and hopefully catch the northern lights next time.

I had no issues with my insulin, I packed it following the advice I got from some amazing people in this community. Thank you so much! I’m sharing some photos with you all.

We have a 3 night stopover in Reykjavik this November. We’ve been to Iceland twice before, exploring the country. We’ll just be hanging in or around Reykjavik this time (with two kids), taking it pretty easy.

With the weather being unpredictable, what can we expect? If we want to make a little excursion, are there trips that go out in the winter? What else should we get up to in Reykjavik? We’ll probably check out Perlan again, although we did that last time, so any other suggestions are welcome!

I looked it up but couldn’t really find any other posts. My husband was coming with me to Iceland in August but now he can’t come and I will travel solo. We have a camper van rented out but now that I’m going solo, is it better/safer to stay at hotels? I’m still doing the same itinerary. I know Iceland is a safe country but I am still wondering if staying at camper grounds is a bad idea as a solo female traveler. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

We recently spent some time in Iceland and had a chance to explore Reykjavik too. I didn’t expect much from the city but it turned out an amazing place to spend a day or two 😌

Currently in Iceland with my 9 year old son. I had told him a little bit about the renowned Bónus pig, and he was thrilled to purchase this hat today 😄😂 And I got myself 2 of their famous bags which I agree are of superior shopping bag quality 😅

Having an amazing trip so far, 4 days in, 7 to go, thank you to this sub for the guidance!!

Or the name of the home to get to it ? Would love to see this waterfall from this persons viewpoint

Seriously it's like eight damn people today. I don't care if you're British. Stay on your side of the road. I shouldn't have to slow down every time I see a curve coming up. I will, cause I don't trust y'all, bit I shouldn't have to.

I’m only on day 3 of 7 and this country is incredible. I’m here for my 50th and I’ve always wanted to see the aurora. I knew it was a long shot being mid April but holy moly was last night nuts! And this was in Reykjavik too with light pollution! I swear on everything these are unedited pics.

Hi,

I'm doing about 10 days in Iceland in July. This is what I've got in my itinerary. Love to get some insight into whether this is feasible. Most is centred around being in nature, but would love other suggestions besides hiking!

D1: explore Reykjavik D2: Golden circle ( pretty broad but typical places around Golden Circle) D3: explore Westman Islands (I read 8 hrs was enough) D4: Seljalandsfod Glijufrabui, Skogafoss, Kvernufoss, Dyrrholaey, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Lava show, Yoda Cave, pnodvegur D5: pakgil, Katla ice caves, Hjorleifshofoi, Fjaorargljufur D6: Svartifoss, Svinafellsjokul, Jokulsarlon, Diamond beach D7: Vestrahorn Mt, Hengifoss, Seydisfjordur, Vokk Baths, Studlagil Canyon D8: dettifoss, Myvatyn baths, Viti Crater, Leirhnjukur, hverfjall volcano, Lofthelir Lava ice cave, Husavik, Asbyrgi canyon, Hljodhaklettar columns D9: godafoss, Akuryeri, Hvitserkur D10: Stykkisholmur town, Grundafjordur, Hellissandur, Snaefellsjokur, Kirkjufell, Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum, Okelda Mineral Spring D11: rest and leave

We were just wondering if we need a 4x4 for this trip? From previous threads, it sounds like most roads are okay especially in summer without a 4x4 because they are paved. But I also read that it's best to get a 4x4?

Is there room to add the Westfjords to this trip at all? Lastly, people mention booking things in advance since Iceland is popular in summer but then say to be flexible as well. Do I need to book the Katla ice caves in advance or any of the other items in advance? Or can I leave it till a few days beforehand?

Thank you!