Is Iceland Worth Visiting Solo?

Iceland, a dramatic island nation situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, is known for its breathtaking and diverse terrain. Just south of the Arctic Circle, it's a geothermal wonder, famed for its picturesque landscapes that combine roaring waterfalls, effervescent hot springs, majestic glaciers, and volcanic fields. Its capital, Reykjavik, houses the majority of the population and attracts tourists with the holistic healing of Blue Lagoon spa and the awe-inspiring display of the Northern Lights. In this country, visitors can explore the rugged splendor of the 'Land of Fire and Ice' while enjoying the refreshing starkness of the sky, the land, and the sea together, that compels solitude seekers and adventure enthusiasts alike.

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4.4 /5

based on 33 experiences

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Things to do

4.9/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

3.9/5

Budget-friendly

2.3/5
Lucy

Lucy

Germany

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Iceland has unique landscape and is a tourism friendly country. If you’re keen to discover the nature and excited about the northern lights, it will be a perfect destination to go:) and I think it’s better to drive or join a tour.

Posted: February 14, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Iceland is a womderful place! It is safe and has tons of things to do. However, it is not cheap and people who are not used to driving in the snow or highway, should not to rent a car here, as I saw a ton of tourists left in the middle of nowhere. It is not particularly cheap, but I stayed at Hi hostel and booked tours with them for a reasonable price.

Posted: February 3, 2024Experienced: January, 2019
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Ester (45)

Iceland

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I’m starting the journey. I found it difficult to be vegan or vegetarian here but people seem friendly and calm. The island is full of animal farms and fish factories. It’s pretty cold now. But this is the time of the northern lights. I hope to hunt a few.

Posted: January 23, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I was in Iceland alone and I can definitely say it was worth it, even though it's fairly expensive. I rented a car and drove to all the attractions, except for the glacier tour. People were friendly and I really felt safe. I highly recommend it if it's on your list of places to visit.

Posted: December 27, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Iceland is one of the safest countries for solo female travelers and I can confirm that. I felt really safe there. That's where I took my first solo trip. I also had quite a strong anxiety and the first night was tough, but after that, everything got much better.

Posted: December 25, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Ebru

Ebru

Germany

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I am sooo full of infos so i wanted to share as soon as possible. So best season to travel to iceland if you wanna see lupinsis june to july. If you wanna see northern lights ofc between oct-february.. People here are not warmhearted or sympathic so dont ever get into expectations that anyone would help yiu in a proper way. I made the biggest mistake to rent an airbnb the second mistake was that this airbnb is 1 h away from city Reykjavik soo i habe to take the bus to come to the central and also have to take it when i come back from tours. Most tour busses pick you and drop you in front of hotels or in the BSI Parking place. Choose wiseley!!! Pay a bit more and stay in a hotel or hostel near city or central reykjavik. After 19 most of the busses dont drive anymore so you habe to call a specific number so that a small in their names come and ride you to your destination. BUT you can call this number ONLY when you have a islandic number. I used an E-Sim and there was no islandic number. ALSO there is no credit cars valid in busses you have to have a bloody application which you have to verify with an islandic phonenumber OR you have to pay with islandic Krones. One ticket lasts 1 and a half hour you have to pay 570 krones. SO PLEASE change your money on airport so that you wont get problems afterwards.. dont change to mich at least 30 dollars should be enough when you are going to stay for a week. Islandic krones are expensive so you wont get as much money back as you have changed. You can buy groceries and clothes and also souvenirs with credit card and apple pay and so on there wont be a problem JUST on busses. If you wanna still have an airbnb then rent a car!! If you stay in an hotel than ignore this informations. Most of the people speak english here so you wont get problems to talk to locals. Its just a social problem you will have. They dont like tourists so they will answer you shortly and cold 😊. About clothes there was already snow in middle November so buch warm clothes IN YOUR HOMETOWN. Everything is sooo expensive here. Even food.. Also if you plan to visit waterfalls buy some waterproof clothes you will thank me. Also if you habe the chance buy some protection scarf for your head face so that just your nose and eyes have place to look out of your face. The wind cones from every possible direction. Now imagine there is hail rain and snow mixed in this wind. I swear the wind slaps you from every possible directions. Maybe its the revenge from locals.

Posted: November 23, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 2/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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I spent two weeks in Iceland back in May - a few days in Reykjavik, and then I rented a camper and traveled around the country. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. My camper had WiFi, but most places also had WiFi and I could get a decent signal in most places. Most people spoke English and I never felt unsafe at any point during the trip.

Posted: November 6, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Juliana

Juliana

United States

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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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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I went at the end of October last year and spent 3 full days there. On the first day, I booked a tour around the Golden Circle, and when I came back from that, I had time for a walk around downtown Reykjavik and a meal before another evening tour, this time to see the aurora borealis. On the second day, I went to the Blue Lagoon, and in the evening, I went on a boat tour to see the aurora borealis. On the third day, I went on a tour of the South Coast of Iceland.

Posted: August 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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I loved spending time in Iceland. Here’s my travel itinerary: Day 1 - arrival in Reykjavik and car rental, travel to Reynisfjara beach, where I booked an Airbnb. Stops on the way: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, from where you can see Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar. Day 2 - continuing eastwards along the ring road. Stops: Skaftafell for a hike to Svartifoss and a glacier sightseeing. Then direction Jökulsárlón to Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Going back and heading towards Vik. Day 3 - return to Reykjavik. Stops at Kerid crater, Geysir, and Gullfoss, followed by several hours at the Blue Lagoon. Day 4 - exploring Reykjavik (church and rainbow road) in the morning, then a trip to the National Park Þingvellir for snorkeling at Silfra and a hike to Öxarárfoss. Day 5 - a hike to the Fagradalsfjall volcano, lunch at Grandavik, then to the Sky Lagoon. Day 6 - driving to Akureyri for whale watching. Day 7 - exploring Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss and Goðafoss. Day 8 - horse riding and return to Reykjavik.

Posted: June 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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I’m a 23yr old Icelander who loves nature, food, activities, adventures and going to the gym. Love meeting likeminded people, drinking and dancing the night away.

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Hey everyone !!! My name is Hayley, I am a born and raised Floridian. I work in a pediatric ER and enjoy traveling as much as possible. I have been to 8 countries and 3 continents. My goal is to have traveled to every continent in the next 5 years and at least 20 countries. I would love to meet up and get some travel buddies to help me reach my goal!

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