When you visit Reykjavik, there is one place pretty much every tourist goes to, and that’s the world-famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Yes, it’s massively busy. Yes, there are just as many great – if not better – geothermal pools and hot pots to swim in at much more reasonable …
Planning your 7-day Iceland itinerary? This comprehensive guide covers the best places to visit, from the Blue Lagoon to Northern Lights viewing spots. Whether it’s your first trip to Iceland or you’re returning for more adventures, seven full days provide enough time to explore Iceland’s most popular spots without feeling …
Quick facts about Reykjavik Population: 139,000 (Greater Reykjavik: 233,000) Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK) – approximately ISK 170 = £1 Language: Icelandic (English widely spoken) Time zone: GMT year-round (no daylight saving time) Best time to visit: June-August for midnight sun and warmest weather; September-March for Northern Lights Airport: Keflavik International …
Iceland – the land of fire and ice. Despite sub-zero temperatures, winter months of darkness and hefty prices, it remains one of the hottest destinations around. If I could go back for another Iceland family vacation, I would in a heartbeat. Having no expectations about our family trip to Iceland, …
If you were to drive through the small village of Flúðir – situated about an hour from Reykjavík – you’d be forgiven for thinking that a pit stop at the petrol station would be the only reason to get out of the car. But don’t be too quick to dismiss …
When we booked our road trip with Hey Iceland, we were given several accommodation options that would best maximise our chances of seeing the Northern Lights; off-the-beaten-track, with no surrounding light pollution. And because we didn’t want to drive too far from Reykjavík, and still be able to explore around …