Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland

Glaciers and volcanoes, black-sand beaches, hot springs and the northern lights.

Discover Iceland

Why Travelers Love Iceland

Iceland is raw nature on a grand scale: waterfalls around every bend of the Ring Road, glaciers sliding into lagoons of icebergs, steaming lava fields and black-sand beaches pounded by the Atlantic.

Summer brings the midnight sun, puffins and open highland roads; winter brings ice caves, snow and the northern lights dancing overhead. Whenever you go, end the day in a hot spring.

  • Northern lights in winter
  • Ice caves inside a glacier
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
  • Golden Circle waterfalls and geysers
  • Black-sand beaches
  • Hot springs and lagoons
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Must-see places

Top Attractions in Iceland

The places our guides insist you shouldn't miss, many of them included in our Iceland tours.

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Northern Lights
Aurora · Nationwide

Northern Lights

Green curtains of light on clear, dark winter nights.

Skógafoss
Waterfall · South Coast

Skógafoss

A 60-metre curtain of water, often with a rainbow.

Fjaðrárgljúfur
Canyon · South Coast

Fjaðrárgljúfur

A mossy green canyon carved by glacial meltwater.

Vatnajökull
Glacier · South East

Vatnajökull

Europe's largest glacier, with blue ice caves in winter.

Westfjords
Mountains · North West

Westfjords

Remote fjords, cliffs and empty roads.

The Ring Road
Road trip · Nationwide

The Ring Road

1,300 km around the island past every highlight.

When to go

Best Time to Visit Iceland

Summer has nearly 24 hours of daylight and the mildest weather. From September to March the nights are long and dark, which is when to see the northern lights.

  • Summer · Jun – Aug

    Midnight sun, puffins and every road open.

  • Aurora season · Sep – Mar

    Long nights for the northern lights, ice caves and snow.

  • Spring · Apr – May

    Changeable weather and muddy trails, but few visitors.

Monthly Rainfall & Temperature

Rainfall (mm)Avg. high (°C)
  • January: 76 mm rain, 3°C
  • February: 72 mm rain, 3°C
  • March: 82 mm rain, 4°C
  • April: 58 mm rain, 6°C
  • May: 44 mm rain, 10°C
  • June: 50 mm rain, 12°C
  • July: 52 mm rain, 14°C
  • August: 62 mm rain, 13°C
  • September: 67 mm rain, 11°C
  • October: 86 mm rain, 7°C
  • November: 73 mm rain, 4°C
  • December: 79 mm rain, 3°C
  • Best time
  • Shoulder season
  • Wet season
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Tours in Iceland

Hand-Picked Iceland Journeys

From culture trips to private honeymoon villas, every Iceland tour is led by our own local team.

Before you go

Iceland Travel Tips

Practical advice from our local team to help you travel respectfully and make the most of every day.

From September to March, on clear, dark nights away from towns. Our guides check the aurora forecast every evening.

Roads can be icy and close at short notice. Our winter tours use experienced drivers in 4x4 vehicles.

Very, especially food and drink. Supermarkets and hot dog stands help keep costs down.

Thermal layers, a waterproof shell, hat and gloves all year, plus swimwear for the hot springs.

Yes. Every Travel26 tour requires insurance that covers medical treatment and cancellation. We can arrange a comprehensive policy when you book.

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Insider tip

Skip the busiest lagoon and soak in a local town pool: the hot pots are where Icelanders meet.

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