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# Iceland.org: Travel Guides, Tours & Trip Enquiries

Discover

## Regions

Eight regions, eight moods. Choose your base, then build a route that matches your pace.

 [Explore cities and towns](<https://www.iceland.org/cities>)

### Capital Region

City walks, museums and pools in Reykjavík and the surrounding towns.

Reykjavík  Kópavogur  Hafnarfjörður

 [Explore Capital Region](<https://www.iceland.org/capital>)

### Reykjanes Peninsula

Lava landscapes and coastal viewpoints near Keflavík; check each site’s current access.

Gunnuhver  Brimketill  Blue Lagoon

 [Explore Reykjanes Peninsula](<https://www.iceland.org/reykjanes>)

### West Iceland

Borgarfjörður waterfalls, Reykholt history and activities based around Húsafell.

Hraunfossar  Borgarnes  Húsafell

 [Explore West Iceland](<https://www.iceland.org/west>)

### Westfjords

Choose a fjord area and allow for road travel, ferry schedules and seasonal services.

Dynjandi  Látrabjarg  Rauðisandur

 [Explore Westfjords](<https://www.iceland.org/westfjords>)

### Snæfellsnes

Coastal walks, villages and Snæfellsjökull National Park on a separate peninsula route.

Kirkjufell  Arnarstapi  Snæfellsjökull

 [Explore Snæfellsnes](<https://www.iceland.org/snaefellsnes>)

### North Iceland

Compare Akureyri, Húsavík and Mývatn as bases for different northern visits.

Akureyri  Húsavík  Mývatn

 [Explore North Iceland](<https://www.iceland.org/north>)

### East Iceland

Choose coastal towns or an inland base, with time for the detours between them.

Seyðisfjörður  Egilsstaðir  Stuðlagil

 [Explore East Iceland](<https://www.iceland.org/east>)

### South Iceland

Plan the waterfalls, Vík and glacier lagoons around your easternmost stop and overnight base.

Vík  Skógafoss  Jökulsárlón

 [Explore South Iceland](<https://www.iceland.org/south>)

Discover

## Places to build a route around

Choose a starting point by region and the kind of visit you want, then check the guide for access and planning details.

 [Explore things to do](<https://www.iceland.org/things-to-do>)

Day trip

### Golden Circle

Þingvellir • Geysir • Gullfoss

Consider for

First-time visitors

 [Golden Circle](<https://www.iceland.org/golden-circle>)

Black-sand beach

### Reynisfjara

Vík, South Coast

Consider for

Coastal views within current access restrictions

 [Reynisfjara](<https://www.iceland.org/beaches/reynisfjara>)

Glacier lagoon

### Jökulsárlón

Vatnajökull area

Consider for

A lagoon visit with time on foot

 [Jökulsárlón](<https://www.iceland.org/lakes/jokulsarlon>)

Mountain

### Kirkjufell

Snæfellsnes

Consider for

Mountain views from designated visitor areas

 [Kirkjufell](<https://www.iceland.org/mountains/kirkjufell>)

Geothermal spa

### Sky Lagoon

Kópavogur, capital area

Consider for

Evening soak

 [Sky Lagoon](<https://www.iceland.org/hot-springs/sky-lagoon>)

Volcanic landscapes

### Lake Mývatn

North Iceland

Consider for

Lava fields and geothermal sites

 [Lake Mývatn](<https://www.iceland.org/lakes/myvatn>)

Discover

## Guides to start planning

Start with language, bathing, national parks, northern lights, population and coastal safety. These are editorial selections, chosen to cover different parts of a trip.

Language & culture

### [What Language Is Spoken in Iceland?](<https://www.iceland.org/culture/language>)

Icelandic is the national language; English is widely spoken alongside it.

Geothermal spa

### [Blue Lagoon: Planning Your Visit](<https://www.iceland.org/blue-lagoon>)

How to fit the milky-blue lagoon on the Reykjanes Peninsula into your route.

National park

### [Þingvellir National Park](<https://www.iceland.org/national-parks/thingvellir>)

A rift valley between two tectonic plates and the site of Iceland's ancient parliament.

Northern lights

### [Northern Lights Forecast](<https://www.iceland.org/northern-lights/forecast>)

How to read aurora activity and cloud-cover forecasts before you head out.

Facts & figures

### [Iceland's Population](<https://www.iceland.org/population>)

Dated population observations, geographic boundaries and definitions.

Coastlines

### [Iceland's Beaches](<https://www.iceland.org/beaches>)

Black-sand shores, basalt columns, and how to visit them safely.

Discover

## Traveling to Iceland with Dogs

An ordinary pet visit requires an import process and quarantine. Check whether bringing your dog fits the trip before making bookings.

 [Read the full guide](<https://www.iceland.org/traveling-with-dogs>)

Ordinary pet dogs require MAST import approval and a fourteen-day stay at an approved quarantine station. The permitted origin, veterinary schedule and station admission date affect whether a visit is practical. Qualifying certified service dogs have a separate approval process; home quarantine is not a general pet option. Read the [dog-import guide](<https://www.iceland.org/traveling-with-dogs>) and follow the current MAST instructions before booking transport.

Discover

## Weather by month

Compare Reykjavík’s historical monthly high and low temperatures, then read the guide for your travel month.

 [View all months](<https://www.iceland.org/best-time-to-visit>)

Reykjavík station 04030 · 1991–2020 climate normals · °C. Average daily highs and lows, not a forecast. [Source and definitions](<https://www.iceland.org/climate#monthly-averages>).

### January

**Average high**

3.2°C

**Average low**

-1.7°C

[January guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/january>)

### February

**Average high**

3.3°C

**Average low**

-1.9°C

[February guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/february>)

### March

**Average high**

4.2°C

**Average low**

-1.3°C

[March guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/march>)

### April

**Average high**

6.9°C

**Average low**

1.0°C

[April guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/april>)

### May

**Average high**

10.1°C

**Average low**

4.0°C

[May guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/may>)

### June

**Average high**

13.0°C

**Average low**

7.2°C

[June guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/june>)

### July

**Average high**

14.9°C

**Average low**

9.1°C

[July guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/july>)

### August

**Average high**

14.1°C

**Average low**

8.6°C

[August guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/august>)

### September

**Average high**

11.4°C

**Average low**

6.2°C

[September guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/september>)

### October

**Average high**

7.6°C

**Average low**

2.7°C

[October guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/october>)

### November

**Average high**

4.7°C

**Average low**

-0.1°C

[November guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/november>)

### December

**Average high**

3.3°C

**Average low**

-1.6°C

[December guide](<https://www.iceland.org/weather/december>)

Planning help

## Iceland Travel FAQs

Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.

**When should I visit Iceland?**

Choose the experiences first, then the season. Summer offers long daylight; aurora viewing needs darkness. A season does not guarantee road access, wildlife or a tour departure. Our month guides separate historical climate from current forecasts.

**How many days do I need?**

Count the usable days between your flights, then choose a region or circuit. A five-day holiday may leave only three full sightseeing days. Compare actual overnight locations and activity times rather than a universal minimum.

**How should I estimate the cost?**

Price your actual dates, party and room arrangement. Add transport, fuel or charging, parking, tolls, meals and activities. Compare quotes in one currency and distinguish a starting price from a confirmed total.

**Do I need a 4x4?**

Choose for the actual roads, conditions and rental contract. A larger vehicle does not override a road closure or a rental restriction; paved roads can also be affected by winter conditions.

**Does an enquiry reserve my trip?**

No. An enquiry sends your preferences. Any proposal, availability, price and booking terms need separate confirmation before you agree to arrangements.

**Where should I check current travel conditions?**

Use the Icelandic Meteorological Office, official road information and SafeTravel for current notices. Check the individual park or operator too; an older photograph or guide description does not establish access today.