Iceland
Iceland is a beautiful country with many natural wonders to explore. There is always an adventure to be had whether that be as a solo traveller, couples travelling or family and friends. Whether you only have 72 hours in Iceland, 1 week or more, there are many things you can do to make the most of your time. If pictures like these 5 pictures of Iceland don’t entice you to visit Iceland, I am not sure what will. I will share what places in Iceland are worth visiting.
This post was about the perfect itinerary for 72hrs in Iceland.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN ICELAND
Thingvellir National Park
Gullfoss Waterfall
Geysir
Sun Voyager
Laugarvatn Fontana Spa
Blue Lagoon Spa Retreat
Church Hallgrímskirkja
Seljalandsfoss
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
Skogafoss Waterfall
Vic Beach
“Black Sand Beach – Iceland”
TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING
Language: The main language spoken is Icelandic, as well as English.
Currency: The currency in Iceland is the Icelandic króna, but many places will also accept the Euro and the US Dollar.
Credit Cards and ATMs: In Iceland most places accept credit or debit cards, so no need to worry about carrying too much cash around with you. However, contactless is limited so be sure to remember your chip and pin details.
Plugs: The plugs in Iceland are Type F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and standard frequency is 50Hz.
Safety: Iceland is extremley safe to walk around by yourself with low crime levels.
Accommodation – We stayed at the Storm Hotel by Keahotels which was part of the flights package via easyjet. We were super happy with this central location. The room, breakfast and allocated parking was what we needed. The parking lot was small but we managed to just about get a space every night. I can imagine on busier times of the year this could be challenging.
Food – As I had heard food can be expensive in Iceland I made sure to take a hot water flask, packs of noodles and lots of road trip snacks. I think I packed a little too much in all honesty but this kept us going! We did go to one of their local supermarkets to have a mooch and yes the cost of drinks etc were pricier however we didn’t go crazy when shopping. When we go shopping abroad we tend to look out for things that we would not necessarily find at home. We found applsin soda drink which made the holiday x100 better!
Transportation – I would recommend hiring a car if you are apple to drive as this enables you to be more flexible and see more places in a short space of time. However, it can be daunting if you are a new driving particularly when the weather conditions in winter can get very blistery and scary on the roads. There are many tour buses/coaches which do days out which you can book. Also some hotels run their own touristic itineraries which is worth asking about.
Suggested Daily Budget – 50-60 GBP / 52-62 USD
Did you know?
More than 60% of the Icelandic population live in the capital Reykjavík.
MONEY SAVING TIPS
1
Travel with snacks
Travelling with snacks can be very useful if you are travelling the long roads with limited stops. Carrying a hot water flask and noodles is also useful if you crave something warm to eat whilst travelling.
2
Download Maps
Download maps on google. This way you do not need to rely on signal and using up your data when travelling from one destination to the next.
3
Rent a Car
This can work out cheaper than taxing around or booking transport for a full day of exploration. Of course some wholesome tours may have you covered.
4
Don't buy bottled water
Icelandic tap water is pure, great and the best drinking water you will ever try. You can ask for free water practically everywhere. Carry an empty bottle if you must.
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