Is Iceland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Iceland is the safest country I have ever travelled to. I have been living here for almost 5 months now. It's a beautiful country with lots of things to do, but it has a very bad climate so be prepared for it when you come here.
Posted: September 7, 2023Experienced: May, 2023
Juliana
United States
Solo travel experience
It was absolutely gorgeous and unique place. People was so friendly, kind, respectful and beautiful. Little costly, but you can enjoy at any way you want. I would love to go back during summer. Blue lagoon was breath taking. Food was so so good , and amazing service
Posted: August 21, 2023Solo travel experience
I went at the end of October last year and had 3 full days there. On Day 1 I booked a tour around the golden circle, then when I got back from that I had time to walk around the center of Reykjavik and grab food before doing another tour in the evening for northern lights. On day 2 I went to the blue lagoon and then in the evening did the northern lights boat tour. On Day 3 I did the tour for the south coast of Iceland.
Posted: August 8, 2023Group travel experience
I visited Iceland in November. The reason was a longer nights and bigger chance to witness Northern Lights. However, you will have shorter time to do a sightseeing because the daylight lasts for 5 hours only. So it is up to you to choose a right time to visit Iceland. Prices are quite high compared to Europe (I live in Central Europe). You will probably need to rent a car because there are no busses to take you to the places. The oil costs a lot too. So, be prepared! I can recommend you one place to eat. It is called “The Soup Company” where you can buy one soup and refill your plate with other varieties of soups. I liked the “Lava” soup: it was mouthwatering. Another thing is your outfit. You should buy waterproof jacket and boots. No matter it is summer or winter bring BOOTS! Because it rains much and when you go to visit waterfalls the ground maybe very slippery. You will do a lot of hiking too. So, convenient clothes are the must! Icelandic horses are the cutest animals! I fell in love with them! Locals are hospitable. Not so many tourists. The scenery is unimaginably beautiful. In short, Iceland is the must see! Every person who likes traveling should visit Iceland: it has a lot to offer.
Posted: July 30, 2023Experienced: October, 2022Solo travel experience
I loved my time in Iceland. Here is my itinerary: Day 1 - arrive in Reykjavik & rent a car and drive to Reynisfjara beach where I rented an Airbnb Stops along the way: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara where you can see Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar Day 2 - travel further east on the ring road. Stops: Skatafell to hike to Svartifoss and see the glacier. Then head to Jökulsárlón for Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Turned around and headed into Vik. Day 3 - drive back to Reykjavik. Stops at Kerid Crater, Geysir, and Gullfoss and then spent several hours at Blue Lagoon. Day 4 - explore Reykjavik (the church and rainbow road) in the morning and then head to Þingvellir National Park to snorkel Silfra and hike to Öxarárfoss. Day 5 - hike to Fagradalsfjall volcano, lunch in Grandavik, then Sky Lagoon. Day 6 - drive to Akureyri for whale watching Day 7 - see Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss, and Goðafoss Day 8 - horseback riding and head back to Reykjavik
Posted: June 11, 2023Group travel experience
beautiful place with breathtaking landscapes! waterfalls galore, otherworldly scenery at times. it is extremely cold and windy in winter (unsurprisingly), so be prepared with lots of layers if travelling then, but the plus side of going in winter is no crowds. food and activities are expensive - we mostly got supplies from the supermarket and made our own sandwiches to save costs.
Posted: May 13, 2023Experienced: March, 2023Group travel experience
Realized my dream that was an amazing experience the glaciers the volcanos everything blown my mind. I’d do anything to go there again. People was kind and respectful. Places were just perfect. Be careful with the weather
Posted: May 8, 2023Solo travel experience
I was in Iceland in February, and it was a great trip. My highlights were Sky Lagoon, the Ice Cave Tour, and the Lava Show. Iceland is expensive, so tried to save a bit of money by buying things from the supermarket and making my own meals.
Posted: April 10, 2023Solo travel experience
I went in December and I did the Sky Lagoon and the Golden Circle which were just amazing. I also did a northern lights tour which was great. I felt safe all the time.
Posted: April 10, 2023Solo travel experience
I couldn’t decide when I got to Reykjavik whether to do day tours or rent a car. I went to the Blue Lagoon with a group, then rented a car and drove the whole country by myself in 6 days. Loved the freedom and the further I got out of Reykjavik the more I loved it. Went to all the main waterfalls, frisées, etc. Stayed in private rooms in hostels and ended up giving several people rides and loved the company.
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Recommendations for Iceland in January?? I know Iceland changes dramatically with each season and each month has its own benefits. I’m just slightly worried I’ve booked too early in the year I’d like to see - ice caves, northern lights (obvs weather dependent), whale watching, blue lagoon, diamond beach, geysir, thingvellir national park… I’ll be hiring a car too
Posted: November 14, 2022TravelWhat should we not miss while in Reykjavik for a few days over New Years?
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