South Iceland Travel Guide

When To Go Believe me when I say there is no bad time to visit Iceland. Choosing a season really comes down to what you want to see and do. An Aurora Borealis sighting was at the top of our list, so that narrowed down our choices quite a bit. Northern Lights season is between late August and mid-April, but the best months to see them are Feb/March or Sept/Oct. We ultimately decided on March, which gave us more hours of daylight but still delivered on the cold weather activities we were looking for. Here's what you can expect from each season: Winter (December - February) Spring (March - June) Summer (June - September) Fall (September - December) How To Get Around You'll fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF). It's about an hour away from the capital, and it's also very close to the Blue Lagoon. If you're comfortable driving, renting a car is the way to go. The weather in Iceland is quite unpredictable, but driving is definitely still do-able, particularly if you rent a 4WD vehicle (highly recommend). What We Loved The People: Snowmobiling: Midgard Base Camp: Our first night in Iceland, we stayed at Midgard Base Camp, and it was one of the best decisions we made. It takes a little while to get used to a new country, and the staff at Midgard made us feel so welcome. They can recommend tours and activities, and offer a wealth of information about the country and culture. Added bonus: there's also a hot tub on the roof!

What We Learned Plan for Insurance Be Cautious of the Weather: Blue Lagoon: Eat: Eldsto Art Cafe

Drink: PriKid