A group hiking in a line on Svínafellsjökull Glacier in the Skaftafell National Park Iceland. This glacier has been used as a filming location for many feature films.

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Best Things to Do

Hiking, biking, Reykjavík-ing and more. Here's everything you need to do in Iceland for 2023.

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Things to Know

Plan the perfect visit to Iceland with these top tips on packing, the environment and local etiquette.

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Transportation

It may be small but Iceland can be mightily difficult to get around. The scale and savagery of the landscape make traveling tricky – here's how to do it.

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Visa Requirements

Depending on where you’re visiting from, you may need to apply for a visa to visit Iceland. Here’s our guide to the country's entry and visa requirements.

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Money and Costs

The claim that "Iceland is too expensive to visit on a budget" is one of those classic travel myths. Here's how to do Iceland on the cheap.

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Traveling with Kids

Don't let Iceland's wild terrain fool you – there are lots of amazing attractions here for kids of all ages. Here's how to plan a family trip to Iceland.

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Get up close to Iceland's incredible landscape and stunning small towns on one of our favorite Icelandic road trips.

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