Your Kind of Escape in Iceland
Waterfalls you can walk behind, black-sand beaches, glaciers, hot springs and, in the darker months, the northern lights. Iceland packs dramatic landscapes into a country that is easy to reach from Canada, with Reykjavík as a small, friendly base.
Iceland is high on my own wish list, and the landscapes look incredible. I haven’t been yet, so this guide comes from checked destination information rather than my own trip.
Iceland at a glance
- The appeal
- Waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches, hot springs and the northern lights
- A good length
- 5 to 7 nights for Reykjavík and the south; 10 or more for the Ring Road
- Best season
- June to August for long days and open roads; September to March for the northern lights
- From Canada
- Non-stop flights to Keflavík from several Canadian cities, some seasonal
Explore Iceland
- Things to See & Do — Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, the south coast and Silfra
- Trip Ideas & Inspiration — A short city-and-south trip, the Ring Road, or a camper van
- When to Go & Travel Tips — Seasons, the northern lights, driving and safety
A few highlights
Waterfalls on the south coast
Seljalandsfoss, which you can walk behind, and Skógafoss are both right off the main road, within a day trip of Reykjavík. The south coast
Snorkelling between continents
At Silfra, in Þingvellir National Park, guided drysuit tours snorkel or dive in clear glacial water in a fissure between the North American and Eurasian plates. Silfra
Reykjavík, the glacier lagoon, puffins and the northern lights are on the same page. See the places
Let’s plan your Iceland trip
Tell me when you’d like to go, how long you have, and whether you’d rather drive yourself, travel by camper van or join small-group tours. I’ll plan the route and book the stays, car and flights.
The initial 30-minute consultation is complimentary. The professional research fee is $50 per traveller aged 2 or older, paid before research begins.