Your complete guide to Iceland
The Land of
Fire and Ice
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Waterfalls, glacier lagoons, hot springs and the long dark nights under the northern lights — the guides our readers reach for first.
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From Lofoten Trail to Town: A Layering Guide for Changing Plans
4 Days in Iceland: Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and the South Coast
Horse Riding in Iceland, Then a Few More Days in the Saddle in Norway
Snorkeling Silfra: What to Expect in Iceland's Clearest Water
Reykjavík Days Beside Oslo Street Life
A Practical Iceland Road Trip That Leaves Room for a Nordic Tour
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Bird Cliffs After Iceland: Westfjords, Puffins and the Next Coast
From Iceland Basecamp to Norway Hiking Weeks
Taste Iceland First: Plan One Week Around the Dishes You'll Actually EatThe Guide
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Your complete guide to Iceland: Ring Road itineraries, waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, the Northern Lights, and practical travel tips for the Land of Fire and Ice.
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Iceland in January: Weather, Daylight and Things to Do
Things to Do in Iceland in Winter: Aurora, Ice Caves and a 7-Day Plan
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Guide: Iceland in Miniature from ReykjavíkPlan your trip
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Flights, tickets, a car and mobile data: the things worth sorting before you land at Keflavík.
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Getting around
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Most of Iceland is only reachable by car. Compare local rental companies, from small cars to 4x4s for the highlands, with pick-up at Keflavík Airport or in Reykjavík.
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Perlan: Entry Ticket
Experience a volcano and walk through a 100 m long ice cave
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from €52.79
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Sky Lagoon: Entry Ticket
Relax in thermal waters and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape
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Reykjavik City Card: Entry to Museums + Public Transport
Save cash as you explore Reykjavik like a pro!
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Secret Lagoon Hot Spring: Entry Ticket
Soak your soul in the oldest geothermal hot spring in Iceland
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Before you go
Travel essentials
Stay online
Get a Saily eSIM before you fly: mobile data from the moment you land, no SIM swap or roaming bill.
Get an eSIM →Travel insurance
Cover for cancellations, medical costs and gear, for trips with glaciers, volcanoes and winter roads.
Get a quote →Airport transfer
A driver waiting at Keflavík arrivals, at a fixed price, to take you straight to your hotel.
Book a transfer →Rent a car
Compare cars from local Icelandic rental companies, including 4x4s for the highlands and winter roads.
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Summer in the north
Under the Midnight Sun
From May to August the sun barely sets. Plan the long days — fjord villages, highland roads and puffin cliffs — with our seasonal guides.
