Comments on: How to Spend 1 Perfect Week in Iceland

By: meganarz

meganarz — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:11:11 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Hi Sarah. If you don't want to drive at all, then Reykjavik would be the best option as a base. There are LOTS of tour providers running trips out of Reykjavik, so you would have many options of things to do and places to visit. It will mean that you have lots of time back & forth along the same stretch of road, but at least it is beautiful!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:43:33 +0000

Hi Megan, this is so useful. thank you. could you possibly advise on a seven day trip in september, including where to stay as a base for somebody who cannot drive? i want to see everything you suggest, but worry its not possible without a car. i am also looking at a private company that does everything for me, like a personal tour guide but this seems expensive. thanks

By: Bernie

Bernie — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:16:56 +0000

We are headed to iceland in mid-October! Do you have any suggestions for a packing list? I’m from a place in the US that doesn’t get a lot of snow and not totally sure what pieces/items to have on hand. Also, are there any brands that you might recommend for these things?

By: Haleigh

Haleigh — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:26:51 +0000

Hi, Megan! i am super thankful i came across your itinerary! my husband and i are planning a trip to iceland in january from the 17th-24th. do you have any tips for traveling to iceland in the winter?

By: meganarz

meganarz — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:55:04 +0000

In reply to Brian L.

Sounds like a great trip! For packing, definitely focus on layers. The weather can change rapidly, especially that time of year. Make sure you have a good wind & rain jacket. You can honestly see northern lights almost anywhere, it can be quite random. Just make sure you’re outside the cities to avoid light pollution. For the international driving license, I think it depends which nationality you have. With my US license, I didn’t need one and they accepted that. I have a separate blog post about food in Reykjavik here: https://www.traverse-blog.com/best-restaurants-reykjavik/

By: Brian L

Brian L — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:01:53 +0000

awesome and helpful read.
planning to visit iceland for a week with my wife from us (9/27-10/4) via renting car
-any sugguestion on must bring/wear for early fall
-good location to observe the northern lights?
-any rec on food/dessert
-international drive lic required for renting a car?
thanks bunch!

By: meganarz

meganarz — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:38:30 +0000

In reply to Shalev Gilad.

I would recommend one of two strategies when it comes to accommodation — either change hotels nightly (or nearly nightly), or choose one to two places to use as a base, jumping off to the various locations from there. I have my favorite hotels in Vik & Reykjavik listed in this blog post under the section “Where to Stay in Iceland”

By: Shalev Gilad

Shalev Gilad — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:13:58 +0000

We are planning to fly to Iceland on Thursday (July 11). We should be able to drive where needed butare willing to day 1 day trips as well. Where should we stay and in which hotels if we want to follow your 7-days itinerary?

By: meganarz

meganarz — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:01:49 +0000

In reply to Reks. If you go with the idea of choosing a base, think Reykjavik and Vik make the most sense. Maybe 2-3 days in each? Selfoss is also a decent option.

By: Reks

Reks — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:07:47 +0000

In reply to meganarz.

Hi Megan
3 of us are planning a weeks trip in sePtember with car rental.
Where do you recommend as a base? We are hoping to see the northern lights too.
Many thanks