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Doing a 4-5 day trip to Iceland second week of July. Mostly need food and shopping recommendations bc we have accommodations and a few special excursions planned, but open to all suggestions! Please see below the fold for itinerary and questions! [more inside]
posted by greta simone around Iceland at 8:22 AM - 16 answers

I'm traveling to Iceland in August. I have 10 days and definitely want to see as much as possible. There is so much info out there about best routes to take but it seems like Ring Road, Highlands and Golden Circle are the most mentioned. Any recommendations on where to eat/drink (in and outside Reykjavik)? Was considering forgoing Ring Road to spend a few extra days in Reykjavik (to explore, meet people and experience the culture). Is 2-3 days enough in the capital? [more inside]
posted by matt755811 around Iceland at 1:10 PM - 11 answers

Do you have a recommendation for a car rental company in Iceland? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around Iceland at 6:05 AM - 7 answers

My partner and I got pandemic-married in our living room over Zoom, and had no honeymoon. Now we'd like to plan for one, but we're also feeling kind of overwhelmed about it. How can we find a travel agent that can help us plan a honeymoon in Iceland? Bonus if anyone can add any insight about traveling to and/or honeymooning in Iceland! [more inside]
posted by caitcadieux around Iceland at 7:08 AM - 10 answers

My parents are heading to Iceland in a few weeks, and I'd like to get them a Christmas gift that's related. [more inside]
posted by hydra77 around Iceland at 10:13 AM - 13 answers

I'll be spending a week in Iceland in mid-October and would love some recommendations! [more inside]
posted by orchidee around Iceland at 5:19 AM - 12 answers

I'm heading to Iceland for a week in late September. What's the best way to price compare and advance book a car for pick up from the airport at Reykjavik? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb around Iceland at 2:13 AM - 7 answers

I'm considering a trip to Iceland in a few weeks and curious to know what to expect in terms of Covid restrictions, etc. [more inside]
posted by fingers_of_fire around Iceland at 8:27 PM - 5 answers

Iceland's eastern region, along the coast and around the Lagarfljót – I want to learn about any interesting geography / natural features that are unique to the east AND/OR are relatively little known. Especially any relating to water and its different states (glacier–river–ocean).
posted by kalapierson around Iceland at 11:43 PM - 1 answer

Some friends and I are flying in to Reykjavik tomorrow for a long weekend that includes a Northern Lights tour, but it looks like this two-day transport strike is going ahead, and that will seriously mess up our plans. [more inside]
posted by vickyverky around Iceland at 9:22 AM - 6 answers

Mr. Millipede and I (41 M, 36 F) are going to Iceland in late June, arriving the morning of the 22nd and leaving the evening of the 26th. That's all we know so far. Tell us specifically where to stay and how to Iceland. [more inside]
posted by millipede around Iceland at 12:45 PM - 10 answers

Friend and I are interested in going to Iceland for 4-5 days in February or March and considering a package tour to cut out some of the hassle for a shorter stay. [more inside]
posted by unannihilated around Iceland at 9:03 AM - 10 answers

Heading to Copenhagen for the first week of March, and Iceland for the second week. Activities in Iceland will include a glacier walk, ice cave visit, some hiking, hopefully gazing at the Northern Lights. I’ve found some packing lists, and I’ve got my wool base layers. I’m uncertain about footwear. I would like to only bring one pair of footwear, so I’m not sure if they should be hiking boots or winter boots or...something else? I care more about being warm than about being stylish, although if there’s an option to incorporate both into one that would be great. If you have any recommendations for waterproof, windproof top layers that you’ve tried out in these conditions, I’m all ears as well. Also: can one fly with hand/foot warmers (the air-activated kind) in their carry-on?
posted by sugarbomb around Iceland at 9:21 AM - 9 answers

Can anyone tell me what this plaque says? [more inside]
posted by Joleta around Reykjavík, Iceland at 5:18 PM - 9 answers

Baby lóóóóóóóóóóóóóóves swimming! Pools and other recommendations for travel with a baby under a year old? [more inside]
posted by iiniisfree around Reykjavík, Iceland at 3:45 AM - 4 answers

We're leaving for vacation next Thursday and will be in Reykjavik for two days. Need a couple of restaurant recommendations for dinner for Friday and Saturday night (June 16 and 17). Casual is probably better than fancy. I am dairy-intolerant. The hot dogs are already in the plans as lunch.
posted by briank around Reykjavík, Iceland at 6:14 AM - 12 answers

As part of an upcoming trip, I'll have a 25 hour layover in Iceland. I land at Keflavík airport at 3:30pm and leave the next day at 4:50pm. I've reserved a room for the night in Reykjavik and have rented a car. Where should I drive? Is this enough time for the Golden Circle? [more inside]
posted by aaanastasia around Iceland at 1:32 PM - 9 answers

Did you go to Iceland without renting a car? If so...did you feel your trip was limited by not having a car? Or dId you find other ways to get to awesome places? [more inside]
posted by flourpot around Iceland at 10:37 PM - 12 answers

Should I purchase a GoPro for an Iceland trip? [more inside]
posted by proficiency101 around Iceland at 10:25 AM - 12 answers

So my dear friend is heading to Iceland next week for a week. Staying in an Air BnB outside of reykjavik. She will have a rental car for half a week. Where should she go? Where should she eat? What is she do? No food restrictions. Both adventurous hikers and eaters.
posted by Suffocating Kitty around Reykjavík, Iceland at 4:00 PM - 14 answers