Trips to Iceland
Why travel solo to Iceland?
What's the weather like?
Iceland’s weather can be really unpredictable and it’s not uncommon to feel like you’re experiencing four seasons in one day. The average summer temperature is 11ºC (51ºF), while winter averages -0.5ºC (31ºF).
Top three activities
1. Soak in the Blue Lagoon
2. Explore Sólheimajökull Glacier
3. Hike through the Valley of Thor
Top four dishes to try
1. Pylsur – Icelandic hotdog
2. Icelandic lamb – often stewed or roasted
3. Skyr – natural cheese yogurt
4. Fermented shark – usually paired with a shot of schnapps
5. Plokkfiskur – mashed fish stew
Top places to visit in Iceland
Reykjavík
In Iceland’s capital you can explore the country’s viking history through the National and Saga museums. This is also the spot to explore Icelandic cuisine, moving from restaurant to restaurant to sample a wide range of foods and the country’s famous craft beer scene.
Thingvellir
A landscape of otherworldly beauty where shifting tectonic plates have opened up vast valleys, now full of greenery and wildlife. The volcanic terrain also gives rise to bubbling geysers and hot springs.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
This region of Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes. Towards the western tip, the Snæfellsjökull National Park is overlooked by Snæfellsjökull Volcano, which is topped with a glacier. You can also venture through lava fields to reach the black-pebbled Djúpalónssandur Beach.
Mývatn
Dominated by Lake Mývatn, a volcanic lake, this spot in northern Iceland is a great place to relax. A small village called Reykjahlíð provides necessary amenities, while the man-made but naturally heated lagoon provides the soothing waters. Nearby is Hverir, providing hot-springs, boiling mud pots and fumaroles.
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