A waterfall pouring over a cliff in Iceland at golden hourPhoto: Joshua Sortino / Unsplash

Iceland

Waterfalls, ice and northern lights.

Best months
Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep
Door to door
~15hfrom · 1 stop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$600–1,200per night, typical
Ideal stay
5 nightsIceland

Black-sand beaches, glacier lagoons and waterfalls around every bend of the Ring Road. Summer gives you midnight sun; winter gives you the aurora.

Don’t miss

  • 01Helicopter over the Fagradalsfjall lava fields
  • 02Ice cave tour at Vatnajökull
  • 03Private soak at the Blue Lagoon's retreat

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

February: Aurora season with a bit more daylight.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Reykjanes

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

Suites built into the lava, with a private lagoon.

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Troll Peninsula

Deplar Farm

Heli-skiing and fly-fishing from a remote farm.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 5-night stay that’s worth about $400.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into KEF. Private drive from Keflavík, about 1 hours.
US passport
No visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180. Fingerprints and a photo are taken at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. ETIAS, the EU's pre-travel permit, isn't running yet. State Department country info ↗
Money
Icelandic króna (ISK)
Plugs
C and F · 230 V
Language
Icelandic

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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Dolomites

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