See what the experts are saying about Iceland. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Iceland was much more homophobic in 1978, when the country's first gay organization was founded in ReykjavÃk. The small population and close-knit family networks made it difficult for gays and lesbians to escape the disapproval of older gener... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Iceland is often thought of as a travel destination for rugged outdoorsy types. Seniors who fit this description and those who don't will have no trouble finding plenty of adventure in the great outdoors. Age simply shouldn't factor into whet... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
With so many excellent group adventure tours to choose from, Iceland is a great place to fly solo. Even those normally allergic to organized tours find the Icelandic experience far more personal and less tame than the usual. Single travele... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Iceland is tough for students on a tight budget. Youth hostels and "sleeping-bag accommodation" at guesthouses and farms can be lifesavers. The backpackers' website travellerspoint.com offers a number of private rooms in Iceland for as little... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Iceland has more options and resources for travelers with disabilities than ever before, but you must call well in advance to secure your plans. ReykjavÃk and Akureyri are fairly accommodating, and new public buildings have to meet a strict c... Continue reading »
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Tips for vegetarian travelers
Icelandic diets are meat-heavy, but fresh vegetables have become more widely available in recent years, partly because of local production in geothermally heated greenhouses. Pasta dishes are common on menus. The few vegetarian restaurants an... Continue reading »
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Staying connected
Telephones Calls to Iceland from overseas require the country code prefix, which is 354. All phone numbers within Iceland are seven digits. Numbers beginning with 6 and 8 are reserved for mobile phones. No calls are "long distance" within... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Iceland vacations are often planned around a specific multi-day adventure, arranged either through a tour company or on your own. Knowing if and when you'll have a rental car -- and whether it will have four-wheel drive -- will affect your it... Continue reading »
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In four days
Word is getting around that Iceland is great for casual 3- or 4-day escapes. The basic components of an Iceland long weekend are ReykjavÃk, and excursions from ReykjavÃk; and more often than not, the Blue Lagoon spa. Every night of this itine... Continue reading »
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In one week
A driving tour through south Iceland's natural splendor -- capped off by a journey to the magnificent Westman Islands -- is hard to beat. This itinerary is designed for summer.. Day 1: ReykjavÃk Day 2: Höfn & Vatnajökull Take the mor... Continue reading »
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Exploring the coast
Technically the Ring Road could be "done" in 3 days, but a week is a sensible minimum. The following whirlwind itinerary circles the country clockwise, with ReykjavÃk as the start and finish point. A conventional rental car can easily handle... Continue reading »
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Active vacation
Iceland's most world-renowned trek -- a four-day route blessed with astonishing scenery -- is the 4-day trek known as Laugavegurinn, connecting the interior wonderland of Landmannalaugar to the alpine oasis of Tþórsmörk. Facilities along the... Continue reading »
