Iceland Step by Step
Plan an amazing vacation to Iceland!
Nearly 10 years ago, I wrote the first edition of my book, Iceland With Kids. Since then I’ve planned over 100 custom Iceland family vacations and Iceland multi-generational tours. I’m a weird travel agent who only plans trips to Iceland! Before I tell you what makes me different (and hopefully better) at creating the perfect …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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:
