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Choosing the best glacier hike in Iceland

May 14, 2024 by Eric

Many companies offer guided glacier hikes in Iceland. Which one(s) are the best? How do you choose the best glacier hike in Iceland? Here’s our advice for our favorites! All about Glaciers and Glacier Hikes in Iceland A glacier hike involves putting crampons over your boots and quite literally walking onto a glacier. Crampons are …

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Hvammsvík Hot Springs: Luxury and Relaxation in Iceland

January 3, 2024 by Eric

The success of the Blue Lagoon and other premium thermal spas in Iceland has led to more new luxury bathing options in Iceland. The newest entrant (for now) is Hvammsvík Hot Springs, just under an hour outside of Reykjavik. Is Hvammsvík worth the price, and driving out of your way? And since the Blue Lagoon …

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Iceland eSIM service: Choosing the best cell phone option

December 13, 2023 by Eric

Last update: November 26, 2024 Using an eSIM for cell phone service in Iceland can be a great option. But it’s also very confusing if you’ve never used one before. How do you know if an Iceland eSIM is the best choice for you and your phone? And if it is, how you you get …

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Blue Car Rental in Iceland- a review of (and discount for!) our recommended car rental company

February 14, 2022 by Eric

Last update: March 28, 2025 Before we decided to recommend Blue Car Rental as the best option in Iceland, we asked ourselves some questions to compare them with other options: We’ll tell you why Blue stacks up well in many of these categories. Iceland Step by Step may earn a referral fee if you book …

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Medical Emergencies or Assistance in Iceland

January 20, 2022 by Eric

The Emergency number in Iceland is 112 – Call or text in true emergencies. You can ask for an ambulance.For medical care during business hours (8 AM – 4 PM or so) you can call the Healthcare District where you are located. Their phone numbers are listed below. Here’s a map of the districts:

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Taking a Cruise around Iceland: A Comprehensive Guide

January 13, 2022 by Eric

In the last 5 years or so, lots of cruise companies have started offering Iceland circumnavigation cruises. These are cruises that start and end in Reykjavik, and stop in many ports around Iceland along the way. In 2022 and 2023, you have Iceland cruise options from Iceland ProCruises, Hurtigruten, Viking, Windstar, and Crystal Cruises. Norwegian …

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