if you are traveling from U.S.A, Canada or the European Economic Area (EEA) then your drivers licence is valid in Iceland.
A drivers licence from anywhere else is valid provided it has :
A license number
The license holder´s photograph
A valid date
Been printed in Latin characters
if for some reason your driving licence does not fulfill the above requirements then you need to obtain an International Driving Licence
No, we do not accept cash payments, We only accept online payments. All our bookings must go through our website or through a custom booking link
Yes, especially between June and August and around the winter holidays, when popular tours like the Golden Circle and glacier hikes can sell out days or weeks ahead. Booking early also usually gets you the best price and the widest choice of time slots.
We hand\-pick and compare tours from Iceland’s most experienced local operators, so you get one trusted place to browse, compare, and book — at the same price you’d pay booking directly. Booking everything with us also makes changing your mind easy: if you’d rather do a different tour, you don’t have to cancel it yourself and wait for a refund — just let us know, and we’ll cancel and rebook you on the new tour directly, as long as it’s within that tour’s cancellation window.
Warm, waterproof layers, sturdy waterproof boots, and gloves are essential year\-round, since Icelandic weather changes fast. Most operators provide technical gear like crampons and helmets, but check your specific tour’s packing list in your booking confirmation.
They’re best viewed from late August through mid\-April, on clear, dark nights away from city lights. Sightings depend on solar activity and weather, so no tour operator can guarantee them — most Northern Lights tours offer a free rebooking if nothing is visible.
Tipping isn’t expected in Iceland the way it is in the US — guides are paid a fair wage, and prices already reflect that. That said, a tip is always appreciated for exceptional service.
Most tours can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24–48 hours before departure; the exact window is shown at checkout for each tour. Tours cancelled by the operator due to weather are always fully refunded or rescheduled.
Iceland drives on the right, same as the US. A 4×4 isn’t required for the Ring Road or Golden Circle in summer, but is strongly recommended — and sometimes legally required — for F\-roads in the highlands or winter travel.
Most US phone plans charge steep international rates, so many travelers buy a local prepaid SIM at Keflavík airport or an eSIM before arrival. Wifi is widely available at hotels, cafés, and on most tour buses.
All our partner guides speak fluent English, and many tours also offer German, French, or Spanish\-speaking guides on request — just let us know when booking if you need a specific language.
For summer (June–August), 2–3 months ahead is ideal, since accommodation along the route sells out first. Winter packages can usually be booked a few weeks out, though Northern Lights\-focused trips fill up around the holidays.
No — Iceland is part of the Schengen Area, so US citizens can visit visa\-free for up to 90 days within a 180\-day period with a valid passport.
Iceland runs on 230V/50Hz with European round two\-pin plugs (type F), different from the US. Bring a travel adapter, and check that any high\-wattage devices (like hair dryers) are dual\-voltage or you’ll also need a converter.
