Document checklist for Iceland

A valid passport or other travel authorization – must be at least three months after the duration of your intended stay in Iceland.

Enough funds.

Essential Iceland travel information

Currency– The Icelandic króna (ISK) is the country of Iceland’s official currency. USD 0.0074 for 1 ISK

Daily budget for one person– $150-$300 per person

Language– Along with other languages like Danish, German, Spanish, and French, most Icelanders are fluent in English.

Socket type– Two plug kinds, C and F, are related to Iceland. Iceland uses 230V and 50Hz for its power needs.

Time zone – (GMT)

Top 3 cities to visit– Husavik, Borgarnes, and Reykjavik

Top 3 landmarks/monuments– Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, and the Giza Pyramids.

Typical costs and budget for Iceland

Daily spending: $300

Transport: $30 per person

Meals: $25

Hotel: $150-250 per night

Transport and ways to travel around Iceland

The road network in Iceland is extensive and user-friendly. The most popular road around Iceland is called The Ring Road. Because of the many mountain passes, gravel, snowy and icy roads, and other factors, driving in Iceland significantly differs from driving elsewhere. But the breathtaking scenery also has a way of drawing attention to itself.

Do you want to explore Iceland without a vehicle? Although Iceland lacks trains, travelers can still travel by bus, ferry, and airplane. Planning is advised to do this, especially when going somewhere in the winter months.

Must do and see in Iceland 

The Westfjords: The Westfjords are one of Iceland’s most isolated and sparsely inhabited regions. They got their name from the innumerable stunning fjords that line them, surrounded by massive flat-topped mountains. This is the perfect place for tourists looking to view unspoiled environments, little fishing communities, and a variety of creatures, including arctic foxes, whales, seals, and puffins, even though it is outside the ring road and mostly only accessible in the summer.

The Blue Lagoon: Iceland is home to several geothermal spas, but the Blue Lagoon is the most well-known. This destination, found on the Reykjanes Peninsula close to Keflavik International Airport, is the ideal site to start or conclude a trip to Iceland.

The Peninsula of Snaefellsnes: This peninsula in West Iceland features everything that makes Iceland renowned, earning its common name “Iceland in miniature.” A day may be spent seeing historic towns, various fauna, imposing mountains, waterfalls, and breathtaking beaches. The Snaefellsjokull glacier is located in the Snaefellsjokull National Park, which is especially interesting.

Safety in Iceland

Iceland consistently ranks first on the Global Peace Index, has one of the least rates of violence in the world, and has no known harmful animal predators for humans. Therefore, it doesn’t seem particularly hazardous, but the difficulties are elsewhere.

Typical Iceland food to try

Kjötsupa: The traditional lamb soup is made using the more intricate cuts of the animal and an assortment of Icelandic herbs and vegetables. Throughout the winter months, this is typically eaten in Iceland.

Sheep’s head (Svið): it is a traditional Icelandic dish that, while not always available or consumed regularly by Icelanders, is worth mentioning.

Hardfiskur is a typical food in Iceland and is considered a delicacy. If you enjoy beef jerky, you’ll enjoy this odd snack made in Iceland. With extra Icelandic butter, it tastes the finest.

Fun facts about Iceland

1. Icelandic settlers first arrived in Greenland around 986.
2. After internal strife in the 13th century, Iceland submitted to Norwegian rule. Later centuries saw it governed by Denmark.
3. About 20 to 25 percent of Iceland’s population left the country during the last quarter of the 18th century for the United States and Canada due to famine.