Travel to Iceland

Do you dream of extraordinary landscapes, of discovering nature still in its raw state, of a vacation just a few hours away from France and Continental Europe, but which will allow you to discover ice, volcanism, but also the Northern Lights, magnificent fjords, hot springs or even deserts of ash as far as the eye can see? So, let’s go to Iceland! By going on a trip to Iceland, you will be able to visit a place with exceptional landscapes and you will live an extraordinary experience.

For all those who love adventure or nature, this country is truly unique! So, whether you want to drive around and do a road trip across an island, go trekking or hiking, or take a more leisurely break to enjoy yourself, then you need to visit Iceland. Iceland has been a fashionable destination for a few years now and is now one of the star countries when you want to travel close to the big European cities (or North America) and you want to get away from civilization to find nature in its raw state. You will find in this guide a lot of information to prepare your visit in this country of fire and ice (but also of water) with the various activities you can do, the various tourist places not to be missed (by region), as well as a selection of circuits, road trip and stays to be done when you travel in Iceland! So, have a nice trip!

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Prepare your trip to Iceland

You are going to this country for your next vacation, so here is a small guide that can help you find the right accommodation, a car or even a stay already organized to get there, all at the best price. With these pages, you will find solutions to find a hotel, a camping or a motor home, but also many advices to find the right rental company and the right car that will allow you to visit this country in all peace. You can also organize your trip by simply going through a travel agency or a tour operator.

You want to make a trip to this country, but you wonder at what season to go there? Iceland can be visited all year round, but it depends on what you are looking for:

  • Winter is the ideal season to see snow, aurora borealis and the atmosphere is quite unique. On the other hand, the weather is often capricious, the roads can be closed and the length of the nights is important, it is more complicated to make a road trip or to travel the country.
  • Summer is the perfect season to make a road trip and discover the Highlands of the country, inaccessible in winter. The sun is more present, the weather is calmer and it is then possible to visit the whole country and the great majority of the tourist sites. On the other hand the tourist frequentation is important and the prices are higher.
  • Spring and autumn are also interesting seasons because the number of visitors is low and the weather is often sunny in spring with the appearance of flowers. In autumn, nature takes on different beautiful colors.

But where to sleep in Iceland? If you are looking for an accommodation, you will find on this page different solutions like hotels, campings, campervans, bed and breakfast or in refuges and, of course, the price of all these accommodations. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages, but you should know that a night in a hotel is very expensive, so it can be interesting to take a tent to go camping or to sleep in a home or in a shelter.

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To get around on this island, nothing better than renting your own vehicle. 4×4, touring cars or vans, what choice to make and especially how much can it cost? Indeed, car rental is expensive, so it is important to get information and to look at the prices on different websites. With your car, you can then go on the road and tour the island.

Find out everything you can do on a trip to Iceland. What are the most beautiful sites to see and the most impressive activities? Iceland is rich in natural sites, so you can drive around the country on the roads to find Icelandic glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes, glacial lagoons like the sublime Jökulsarlon and even ash deserts. In addition to nature, this island has some interesting cities (including Reykjavik, Akureyri or Siglufjörður).

Iceland is first and foremost an island with grandiose and magnificent landscapes. You can also enhance your trip with various excursions that will allow you to discover the country in a different way: whale and puffin watching, ice cave tour, boat trip on the Jökulsarlon, guided tour of the city of Reykjavik, etc. You will also find information about day trips and excursions from Reykjavik.

Want help to prepare your trip to Iceland, our site offers many tours and itineraries to do when traveling to this country. From a few days to several weeks through a one-week or two-week tour, you will be able to organize yourself in the best way for the trip of your dreams and according to the number of people you will be.

Some tours will make you discover the whole island, but others will concentrate on certain regions like the North of Iceland (with Myvatn for example), the Golden Circle, the south of the country, etc.

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The road trip or self-tour is one of the ideal solutions to visit this island. So follow Iceland Explora’s advice and discover our different road trip proposals from a few days to several weeks to travel the country.

This country is known to be one of the most expensive in Europe and even in the world. Discover now all you need to know about cheap trips to Iceland, but also about all the tips to travel at discount price! If you are wondering how much a trip to Iceland will cost you, then you will have all the information available on the Iceland trip budget page.

For a few years now, Iceland has been part of the stopovers of many cruises that frequent the waters of the North Atlantic. They allow you to discover this beautiful country by calling most often at Akureyri, Reykjavik and Isafjödur.

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Going through a tour operator to Iceland

If you don’t want to organize your trip to Iceland yourself, you can also decide to go with a tour operator, which will save you a lot of time. However, going with a travel specialist also has a fairly high cost, so you should look carefully to see if it is advantageous for you. The interest of taking this type of vacation is also to have an opinion on what is proposed.

Vous souhaitez partir seulement quelques jours vous changer les idées ? Alors pourquoi ne pas partir en weekend en Islande ! Located at only 3 hours from London, Reykjavik is close enough to go there and spend only a few days. Vous pourrez y visiter la capitale du pays, mais aussi aussi quelques lieux proches comme le Cercle d’Or ou le célèbre Blue Lagoon dans la péninsule de Reykjanès. Un séjour court comme un week-end se fait aussi bien à une personne qu’en couple avec ou sans enfant. You can enjoy the beautiful capital Reykjavik and the nearby regions. Certains tour-opérateurs islandais proposent des voyages tout compris avec la nuit d’hôtel et le vol au départ de Paris ou d’une autre ville.

What to see in Iceland? Trips in the different regions of the island

This tourist guide will allow you to discover the most important Icelandic sites, but also less known places. This way, you will be able to plan your next trip to Iceland and see the different places to visit… You will also be able to plan the number of days and nights you need to spend in each tourist place and thus prepare your tour.

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Essential step in a trip to Iceland, Reykjavik will allow you to discover the Icelandic culture, its inhabitants, but also to eat in good restaurants or go out in a bar.

Essential step in a trip to Iceland, Reykjavik will allow you to discover the Icelandic culture, its inhabitants, but also to eat in good restaurants or go out in a bar.

Kirkjufell montagne

Apart from the capital Reykjavik, there are other beautiful places in the west of the island that are worth a visit, such as the Reykjanes and Snæfellsnes Peninsulas and the splendid Westfjord.

Husavik

In this region, far from the main tourist routes, there are many places to visit such as Myvatn, Dettifoss, Husavik or Akureyri. So don’t hesitate to go there!

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Get away from the most touristic areas to discover the eastern part of Iceland with its wild fjords, but also its reindeers and its unique landscapes. Often forgotten by travelers, yet this area is really worth it!

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Desolate and inhospitable land, difficult to access, the center takes you to another planet surrounded by glaciers and volcanoes.

Even though the huge island is right next to Iceland, it is not part of that country, but of Denmark. However, trips to Greenland are often made from this island. You can then discover its magnificent fjords, its gigantic glaciers, its unique fauna and flora and its people.

Glacier qui tombe dans la mer au Groenland

Some questions about travelling in Iceland

What budget for a trip to Iceland?

It is necessary to choose well its circuit, its type of trip (road trip, organized tour, etc.), its means of transport (car, bus or camping car) and its mode of accommodation (hotel, bnb or camping). As for the duration, you should count about 10 to 15 days to go around Iceland.

What budget for a trip to Iceland?

The budget for a trip to Iceland varies depending on the type and length of stay you wish to make, as well as the mode of transportation you choose. In general, prices for accommodation (hotels, b&b), car rental, living and flights are very high, but they vary according to the time of the year (high period in summer). To get an idea, you should count on about 120 € to 200 € for a night in a hotel with breakfast. Airline tickets are between 100 and 350 € from France.

What budget for a trip to Iceland?

The Icelandic climate is of the subpolar oceanic type, even polar in certain zones. The weather is very often changeable and the average temperatures on the south coast are around -3 to +1 °C in winter and 10 to 15 °C in summer. The best time to travel to Iceland is therefore between May and September when the weather is sunny and temperatures are mild (around 15°C in the afternoon, often 20 to 25°C). If you want to see the Northern Lights, you should rather go in winter when it is dark.

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