Travel tips

With three weeks in Iceland, you can take your time exploring Route 1 and its side trips: volcanoes, glaciers, fjords, hot springs, dozens of waterfalls, and almost constant daylight in the summer. From the lush south to the lava deserts of the north, from the fjords of the east to the cliffs of the west, every day offers a new landscape. We've designed this 21-day road trip itinerary to explore Iceland in all its diversity, at a pace that leaves room for the unexpected. Here is our day-by-day … [Read more...] about Our 3-week itinerary around Iceland (without a 4WD)

Where to sleep in Iceland? Here's our complete guide comparing the best places to stay in Iceland, depending on your program (summer or winter): Where to stay in Iceland - map and summary Map of towns to stay in Iceland In this article, we present them not in order of preference, but by geography, doing the whole of Iceland counter-clockwise.To help you locate all the places we mention in this article, here's a map: Here are a few driving times to give you an idea of summer travel … [Read more...] about Where to stay in Iceland (road trip): 15 places + hotels

Want to take advantage of the Icelandic summer to explore the island under the midnight sun?Here are our tips for choosing the number of days you want to spend in Iceland this summer. How many days to spend in Iceland in summer: quick answers There is no universal answer to this question. It depends on a number of criteria. We give you more details in the article to help you make your decision. The Icelandic summer offers a considerable advantage: the days are extremely long, with up to 24 … [Read more...] about How many days in Iceland (in summer)?

Want to go to Iceland in July?Find out if the region is right for you at this time of year, with our comprehensive guide to climate, travel conditions, crowds, prices, attractions and events. Travelling to Iceland in July: quick answers Is the weather nice in Iceland in July? Is this a good time to visit? July is the warmest month of the year in Iceland, and one of the most favorable for travel. Temperatures are peaking, the days are very long thanks to the last weeks of the midnight sun, and … [Read more...] about Visiting Iceland in July: our complete guide!

Want to go to Iceland in August?Find out if the region is right for you at this time of year, with our comprehensive guide to climate, travel conditions, crowds, prices, attractions and events. Travelling to Iceland in August: quick answers Is the weather nice in Iceland in August? Is this a good time to visit? August is an excellent month to discover Iceland. Temperatures remain among the mildest of the year, the days are long and all the roads are open, including the tracks in the … [Read more...] about Visiting Iceland in August: our complete guide!

Want to go to Iceland in September?Find out if the region is right for you at this time of year, with our comprehensive guide to climate, travel conditions, crowds, prices, attractions and events. Going to Iceland in September: quick answers Is the weather nice in Iceland in September? Is this a good time to visit? September is a month of transition in Iceland. Summer gives way to autumn, the colors change and the nights become dark again. Temperatures are dropping, but remain bearable, and … [Read more...] about Visiting Iceland in September: our complete guide!