Dress according to the weather as it can change very rapidly depending on if it's winter or summer. You should always wear good shoes or boots for your maximum comfort. Wearing three layers of lightweight upper body clothing is the most effective method for retaining warmth. The weather is very unpredictable in Iceland, therefore it is always good to bring more than you use, just in case.
Good Points:
● Base layer – normal underwear and short or long-sleeve t-shirts are usually fine
● Warm sweater – wool or fleece
● Lightweight outdoor trousers/pants
● Lightweight waterproof jacket with hood - rain – and windproof shell
● Good hiking boots - water-resistant
● Hat, scarf and gloves/mittens
It is the responsibility of all visitors to make sure that their passport and other travel documents accepted by Icelandic authorities are valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay in Iceland.
Since Iceland is a member of the Schengen Agreement, the same border control regulations apply to Iceland as to other European Schengen Member countries. This means that the ETIAS travel authorization requirements are applicable to all non-member state nationals visiting Iceland starting in January 2024.
For more information on whether or not you need to apply for a VISA or have an ETIAS travel authorization prior to your arrival, please visit the official ETIAS website. ETIAS website
Yes. All travelers – regardless of origin – are welcome to visit Iceland. There is no longer a requirement to present a certificate of vaccination or of prior COVID-19 infection.
No, All visitors are welcome, with no requirement for a PCR test to board aircraft, or testing or quarantine upon arrival. There is no longer a requirement to present a certificate of vaccination or of prior COVID-19 infection.
No, All visitors are welcome, with no requirement for a PCR test to board aircraft, or testing or quarantine upon arrival. There is no longer a requirement to present a certificate of vaccination or of prior COVID-19 infection.
We strongly recommend that our guests obtain appropriate health and travel insurance and are aware of what is covered and included in their policies before they depart home.
If any participants have any Covid-19 symptoms, it is very important to notify the guide/staff and follow the instructions given by the Icelandic health authorities. You are not required to do any isolation/quarantine.
We always recommend all travellers to get comprehensive personal travel insurance. If you are from an EEA country, we advise that you bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. Check with your policy provider or credit card company to find out if you are covered for coronavirus-related claims. They may be able to give you an upgrade on your policy to include this.
If you have booked an airport transfer with us, your driver/guide will monitor the flight with flight number you provided us with when you made the booking. The day before your arrival you will receive an email from us with all the details about your pick-up and the driver so you can be in direct contact with your driver if you need to.
If your flight is cancelled please be in touch with us and we will rearrange your itinerary accordingly and make the necessary changes.
Something unique about traveling to Iceland is that you will virtually never need to use cash currency. The vast majority of Icelanders use debit or credit cards for making purchases. If you are going to be traveling outside of the Reykjavik area and you want to have cash, we highly recommend withdrawing Icelandic currency at Keflavik Airport.