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Iceland

Fire and ice — waterfalls, geysers, glaciers and the northern lights.

Iceland is a country where the earth is still being made. Volcanoes simmer beneath glaciers, waterfalls thunder over black-sand cliffs, and steam rises from geothermal fields just an hour from the capital. The Ring Road loops it all together in one of the world’s great road trips. What makes Iceland special is access — most of its wonders are a short walk from a parking spot, and a guided glacier hike, ice-cave tour or northern-lights chase lets you go further safely. It’s expensive and weather-driven, but unforgettable, and in winter the aurora turns a midnight sky into the whole point of the trip.

Iceland on the map

Experiences, places to stay and events happening across Iceland.

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Bookable now in Iceland

Live tours from our partner network, bookable in the same region.

Private Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavikvia Viatorfrom $182

Private Transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and South Iceland Day Tourvia Viatorfrom $210

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and South Iceland Day Tour

Private Transfer: KEF Airport & Keflavík ↔ Blue Lagoonvia Viatorfrom $88

Private Transfer: KEF Airport & Keflavík ↔ Blue Lagoon

Golden Circle Private Tour with Private Transportationvia Viatorfrom $1080

Golden Circle Private Tour with Private Transportation

Private KEF Airport Transfer to Reykjavík Hotelsvia Viatorfrom $87

Private KEF Airport Transfer to Reykjavík Hotels

Year-Round Dogsledding Adventure Near Reykjavík Optional Transfervia Viatorfrom $380

Year-Round Dogsledding Adventure Near Reykjavík Optional Transfer

Winter Exclusive Reykjavik Sunrise ATV Tourvia Viatorfrom $152

Winter Exclusive Reykjavik Sunrise ATV Tour

Reykjavik Viking Trails Self Guided City Exploration Gamevia Viatorfrom $7

Reykjavik Viking Trails Self Guided City Exploration Game

Outdoor Clothing Rental for Iceland Adventuresvia Viatorfrom $239

Outdoor Clothing Rental for Iceland Adventures

Akureyri Weekend City Break Northern Lights and Whale Watchingvia Viatorfrom $280

Akureyri Weekend City Break Northern Lights and Whale Watching

Private South Coast Tourvia Viatorfrom $2277

Private South Coast Tour

Goðafoss more Spanish Tour from Akureyri Port for Cruise Guestsvia Viatorfrom $180

Goðafoss more Spanish Tour from Akureyri Port for Cruise Guests

Where to stay in Iceland

Hand-picked stays, close to the experiences you'll love.

South Coast Guesthouseguesthouse

South Coast Guesthouse

4.5

Vík

Cosy family guesthouse minutes from Reynisfjara black-sand beach and Skógafoss.

$170 / night

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Reykjavik Harbour Hotelhotel

Reykjavik Harbour Hotel

4.6

Reykjavik

Harbourside rooms with northern-lights wake-up calls when conditions are right.

$240 / night

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Find the kind of journey you’re after in Iceland.

Before you go

Practical travel information for Iceland.

Best time to visit

June–August for midnight sun and green landscapes; September–March for northern lights and ice caves.

Currency

Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Language

Icelandic (English universally spoken)

Capital

Reykjavik

Getting around

A rental car is essential; the Ring Road covers the island in 7–10 days. 4x4 needed for the highlands.

Visa

Schengen visa-free for up to 90 days for most nationalities.

Iceland FAQ

Quick answers to common traveller questions.

Popular things to do in Iceland

1Chase the northern lights on a guided night tour
2Hike onto a glacier with crampons and an ice guide
3Soak in the Blue Lagoon or a hidden geothermal river
4Drive the South Coast’s waterfalls and black sand
5Explore an ice cave in Vatnajökull (winter only)