🇮🇸Iceland·Europe
Iceland
Land of fire, ice, and the Northern Lights
dest.flightsFrom
£189
dest.hotelsFrom
£95/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£130
dest.avgTemp
5°C
dest.bestTime
June to August (midnight sun), September to March (Northern Lights)
dest.safety
9.8/10
dest.about Iceland
Iceland is one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth — a raw, volcanic landscape of geysers, glaciers, black sand beaches, and cascading waterfalls. Whether you're chasing the Northern Lights in winter or hiking under the midnight sun in summer, Iceland delivers experiences that feel truly otherworldly. It's consistently ranked the world's safest country and one of its most breathtaking.
dest.topHighlights
Northern Lights
Chase the aurora borealis across Iceland's dark skies from September to March
Golden Circle
Geysir hot springs, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park in one epic day trip
Blue Lagoon
Soak in the world-famous geothermal spa surrounded by volcanic lava fields
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Float among icebergs calved from Europe's largest glacier in a stunning glacial lake
Ring Road
Drive Iceland's iconic Route 1 around the entire island — waterfalls, fjords, and volcanoes
Midnight Sun
Experience 24 hours of daylight in June and July — hike, kayak, and explore at midnight
dest.thingsToDo Iceland
- Chase the Northern Lights on a guided night tour
- Soak in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
- Drive the Golden Circle in a day
- Hike on a glacier with crampons
- Explore the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara
- Whale watching from Reykjavik harbour
- Visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra
dest.weather Iceland
dest.bestMonthsToVisit June to August (midnight sun), September to March (Northern Lights)
5-dest.day Iceland dest.itinerary
Reykjavik Arrival
- ·Arrive Keflavik Airport
- ·Check in to Reykjavik hotel
- ·Hallgrímskirkja church
- ·Laugavegur street dinner
Golden Circle
- ·Þingvellir National Park
- ·Geysir hot springs
- ·Gullfoss waterfall
- ·Northern Lights hunt (seasonal)
South Coast
- ·Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- ·Skógafoss waterfall
- ·Reynisfjara black sand beach
- ·Vík village
Glaciers & Lagoon
- ·Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- ·Diamond Beach
- ·Glacier hike
- ·Drive back west
Blue Lagoon & Departure
- ·Blue Lagoon morning soak
- ·Return to Reykjavik
- ·Last-minute shopping
- ·Keflavik Airport
dest.whereToEat Iceland
Dill Restaurant
New Nordic · Reykjavik · $$$$
Grillmarkaðurinn
Icelandic Grill · Reykjavik · $$$
Sægreifinn
Seafood · Reykjavik Harbour · $$
Café Loki
Traditional Icelandic · Reykjavik · $$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Visa-free for UK, US, EU, Australian, and most Western passport holders. Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. No advance visa required for stays up to 90 days.
dest.gettingAround
Car rental is essential for exploring outside Reykjavik — a 4WD is recommended in winter. Domestic flights to remote regions. Reykjavik has a good bus network. Guided tours available for Golden Circle and Northern Lights.
dest.currency
ISK (Króna)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+0 · Icelandic (English widely spoken)
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights?
September to March offers the best chance — you need dark skies and clear weather. The peak months are October, November, and February. Download the Aurora Forecast app for real-time predictions.
Do I need a 4WD in Iceland?
A regular car is fine for the Ring Road and Golden Circle in summer. In winter, a 4WD with winter tyres is strongly recommended. F-roads (highland tracks) require a 4WD and are closed in winter.
Is Iceland expensive?
Iceland is one of Europe's pricier destinations. Budget €100–150/day for accommodation, food, and activities. Self-catering and camping significantly reduce costs in summer.
