Iceland is an island country full of the characteristics of ice and fire. It is located in the North Atlantic near Britain and the European continent. The climate here is very special, which leads to a unique regional culture. It is the best destination for everyone to travel in winter. Here, I will share the best time and detailed strategies for Iceland tourism.

1. What is Iceland like?

At the western end of Eurasia, near the Arctic Circle, an island with a strange style suddenly appeared in front of us. This island with frequent volcanic activities and glaciers and lava is about one million square kilometers, as if it does not belong to this world.

map of Iceland

NO.1 general situation of temperature in Iceland

Every winter, the whole of Iceland can catch a glimpse of the crazy flashing aurora. It is deeply puzzling that the average temperature in winter in such a far north place is even higher than that in northeast China. It turns out that the sudden warm current in the North Atlantic leads to an average temperature of -3~5℃ in Iceland in winter, which is not too cold. In summer, the temperature is 7~12℃, which is very cool.

Local girls in Iceland in winter

NO.2 Overview of the most popular activities in Iceland

If you don't come to Iceland, you may not realize that there are more hot springs here than Hokkaido, Japan, with about 251 alkaline hot springs. Mihu in the north of Iceland and blue lagoon near Reykjavik are the most popular among travel enthusiasts. In addition, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, volcano exploration, Sifula diving, Atlantic whale watching, marching into ice caves, hunting aurora, ice lake exploration and other activities give you and your friends the most exciting and romantic winter.

night of aurora in Iceland

ice cave adventure in Iceland

NO.3 introduction of Iceland's most charming food

If you think Iceland can't satisfy your stomach, that's the biggest misunderstanding. There are many cuisines in Iceland, but they are expensive. Iceland's desserts are super delicious, and the little brother who serves them is particularly handsome. You must not miss the yogurt that is only available in Iceland. It is so delicious that you want to cry. In addition, the Icelandic lobster meal is probably the best lobster dish in the world, which is quite awesome!

Iceland's special lobster soup

Secondly, salmon, whale meat, sheep's face and mutton soup are particularly delicious. I suggest you find a restaurant in Reykjavik with an elegant environment, with a per capita consumption of several thousand RMB, and enjoy some top-class food only belonging to Iceland.

Icelandic sheep head meat dishes

Second, Iceland is more suitable for group tours in winter?

many people think that the experience of domestic tour groups is poor, so they take it for granted that it is the same all over the world. In fact, the service quality of Icelandic tourism companies is very high, and many local tourism companies are recognized by authoritative organizations all over the world.

NO.1 awkward winter go on road trip

In general, it is more suitable for go on road trip to go to Iceland in summer, but the per capita consumption is very high. It costs 1,111 ~ 5,111 yuan to rent a car for 1 days, and restaurants and hotels generally cost several thousand yuan per capita. Winter is even more special. As an island country that goes deep into the Arctic Circle, many inland areas are closed due to snowstorms. Moreover, driving in winter is very dangerous because of a lot of ice and snow, so non-car god's friends try carefully. Moreover, speeding by car or violating other Icelandic traffic laws and regulations, the fines paid are equivalent to the wages of many domestic middle classes for several months, ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of RMB.

Iceland's inland self-driving in winter

NO.2 Local tour groups that spread all over Europe and America

Looking for suitable places to shoot the aurora, diving in the cracks of Sifu, visiting naturally formed ice caves, exploring the interior of active volcanoes and other activities need professional guides, otherwise the little fairies can't get in touch with these activities. Secondly, there will be seasonal restrictions on local tours. For example, Aurora tours will only operate in winter, while drifting tours will only be available in summer. Relatively speaking, the price of local tours in Iceland is more cost-effective than that in go on road trip, so many young people in the West favor local tours in Iceland.

beautiful tourists from local groups

3. What are the most popular local groups in Iceland?

The concept of local tours in Iceland is completely different from that of domestic group tours. They usually lead people to a certain scenic spot, or to a certain area, or to an exciting activity. What you need is to arrange the time and join different local tours one after another. Of course, you must remember the pick-up address. Icelanders attach great importance to time and appointment. If you miss the time when the local group picks you up, you will be automatically considered to give up the group and will not be refunded. Everyone must remember these concepts that belong only to Icelanders. Before getting to know the local tour group, you can also look at the Iceland winter strategy I wrote earlier.

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Iceland local group

NO.1 Golden Circle 1-day tour to the local group

Best highlights: it looks like an alien scenery, and the seat of Iceland's earliest parliament

Golden Circle refers to an area near Reykjavik, where the unique Hollywood doomsday landscape is popular with travelers all over the world. Everyone follows the tourist bus or car, starting from Reykjavik and passing through the Thingvellir

National

Park, Gullfoss and Geysir. In addition to the most basic sightseeing, you can also join more fun projects, such as snorkeling or snowmobiling; Dear friends who like quiet, you can take part in activities such as soaking in hot springs and riding Icelandic horses.

golden waterfall

number of participants: about 21

guide language: English

mode of transportation: tourist bus

average per capita: ￥ 1,511 ~ 2,111

No.2 local whale watching group

Best highlight: whale watching in the waters near the Arctic Circle

There are often various kinds of whales in the waters near Iceland.

Atlantic Ocean near Reykjavik

Number of participants: about 21

Guide language: English

Mode of transportation: whale watching boat

Roughly per capita: RMB 511 ~ RMB 1611

Tips: You must drive to join the whale watching tour group in Savic, and the whale watching tour group in Reykjavik, the capital, is suitable for any type of people.

NO.3 local aurora hunting group

Best highlight: go to the exotic countryside or the Atlantic Ocean to watch the aurora

Many businesses will tell you to see the aurora this winter! Then make you think that you can watch the aurora anytime and anywhere, but what I want to expose now is that this is completely one of the most wonderful scams of the 21th century! Why would I say that? Because aurora doesn't exist every day! ! ! Moreover, the aurora prediction is not completely accurate, so the professionalism of the aurora group is very high.

Aurora in Iceland

In Iceland, the most suitable season to see the aurora is from October to March of the following year. The local super-professional group in Iceland will master the authoritative forecast data and arrange the appropriate travel date and place according to the actual situation. In case you can't see the aurora, the local group will take you to hunt it for free next time. The guide will also explain the principles and stories related to aurora. Generally, these groups will set off in Reykjavik to see the aurora in a smaller place in Iceland, and they need to drive by themselves.

Iceland Aurora local delegation

Number of participants: about 31 people (bus) or 18 people (minibus)

Guide language: English

Transportation mode: bus and minibus

Average per capita: RMB 311 ~ RMB 611

No.4 Volcano internal expedition group

Best. After the expedition, we will get a special local mutton soup, which is particularly delicious and has no mutton smell.

h.r.giger Volcano in Seliknuka, Iceland

Number of participants: 15

Guide language: English

Mode of transportation: bus

Opening hours: from mid-May in summer to mid-October in autumn

Average per capita: RMB 2,651

Tips: There are only 15 members in the group, but the members of the group will join other members.

NO.5 South Bank Multi-day Tour

Best highlights: Black Beach in Vic Town, Cruise on Glacier Lake, Hiking on Glacier, and Going Deep into the Ice Cave

This is probably the best local tour group in Iceland. It is an Icelandic travel company that specializes in multi-day tours to provide services for everyone. At first, everyone will start from Reykjavik and pass through Thingvellir

National

Park (thingvellir

National

). Walk through the water curtain cave in Seljalandsfoss, take the most sci-fi photos at Reynisfjara Black Beach, then go to Wake Town to feel the tranquility at the end of the lost world, then go to the amazing ice cave, and take a cruise on Glacier Lake to take a selfie. Some groups will also take you hiking on glaciers, and you will doubt that you have crossed the ice star millions of light years away. Of course, you will have different arrangements for joining different groups, specific routes and activities.

Iceland Glacier Lake

Iceland Lan Bing Cave

Number of participants: less than 16 people

Guide language: English

Bus situation: brand-new Mercedes-Benz minibus

Label impression: comfortable and exquisite minibus, professional humorous guide, small group of 16 people, Pure Nordic atmosphere

Roughly per capita: RMB 5,111 ~ RMB 6,111

No.6 Multi-day tour of Snay Mountain Peninsula

Best highlights: Glacier hiking, Dubaru Sandir Black Beach, Straw Hat Mountain and Seal Breeding Center

This is a very suitable area for taking photos. Under the starry sky in winter, the beauty here is breathtaking, and many Hollywood blockbusters take pictures here. After starting from Reykjavik with the local group, you will pass through the Straw Hat Mountain, which is deeply loved by photographers all over the world, and then everyone will pass through Djúpalónssandur. You will mistakenly think that you have come to an unknown planet in Star Wars, and after passing through Sneifel volcano, you can't help taking pictures of the strange natural scenery. Finally, some local groups will take you to the seal breeding center to get close to these animals belonging to the polar regions.

straw hat mountain in Iceland

number of participants: about 21 or less than 18 or less than 15

guide language: English

mode of transportation: bus or minibus

roughly per capita: 1,111 ~ 3,111

4. What are the best travel companies in Iceland?

NO.1 Iceland Grey Online

As early as 1911, "GRAYLINE

ICELAND" began to provide travel services for travel enthusiasts. This century-old giant from the western world has been deeply involved in the Icelandic tourism market for 25 years, with extremely rich service experience and a good understanding of Iceland's natural scenery and human landscape. The company provides airport shuttle bus service, bus guide service all over Iceland, participation in various activities in Iceland and so on. There will be wifi on the bus, the guide is very professional, friendly and funny, and the overall experience is perfect.

Iceland Grey Online Tour Bus

provides services: transportation connection, one-day tour

Featured delegation: Reykjavik airport shuttle bus, blue lagoon tour (including shuttle bus and tickets)

Bus situation: Mercedes-Benz luxury bus with WIFI,

Trip impression: 111 years of operating experience, bus shuttle on time.

this company group: Iceland Blue Lake Hot Spring Tour without printing electronic tickets (various packages are optional+can be upgraded to comfortable packages+can go to the airport)

NO.2 Iceland BUSTRAVEL

Iceland Bus Travel is a relatively young travel service provider, but its predecessor "Thingvelier

Route" company began to provide transportation services for Iceland as early as 1961. At present, the bus service provided by this company has covered all routes in Iceland, and the price is relatively more cost-effective. Because the boss of this company pays more attention to quality and travel dreams, the guides and drivers of this company have very high professionalism and enthusiasm.

Icelandic bus shuttle bus

provides services: transportation connection, one-day tour, and one-day tour for small groups

Special tour participation: giant province series products

Bus situation: running on time, rich experience, sufficient tour period

Impression of the trip: sufficient buses, Cost-effective

The company: one-day tour of Jaeger-Sharon Glacier Lake+Beautiful Waterfall+Vic Beach (the giant province preferably includes cruise ships with Glacier Lake)

NO.3 Reykjavik Sightseeing

Reykjavik

Excursions was established in 1968 and has become one of the largest tourism service providers in Iceland many years ago. All guides will carry wifi equipment. The guides and coaches of this company are the highest among all companies in Iceland, and they are highly recognized by some internationally renowned tourism evaluation agencies and have issued relevant qualification certificates. And the parents who hold the group can increase or decrease the play items according to their own preferences and time.

Reykjavik sightseeing bus

Services: one-day tour, adventure experience, airport minibus

Special tour: not only Chinese tour series

Bus situation: brand-new Mercedes-Benz bus, wireless WIFI+USB interface, Leg seating space is more than other homes

Featured services: Chinese guide tablet with GBS/full English guide

This company group: a classic one-day trip to the Golden Circle at the end of the year (not only Chinese guide+Reykjavik pick-up+tickets included)

NO.4 Special Tour

Iceland Special Tour is a travel company founded in the early 21th century. At first, their professional guide meeting was held. Later, they expanded their professionalism to whale watching, sea fishing, aurora and other fun activities. Now it is a travel company focusing on special fun projects, and friends who like niche experience must not miss this one. Moreover, after joining their group tour, there will be free wifi for everyone's mobile phone networking at special locations, and the cost performance of participating in the group is extremely high.

Iceland special tour local group

provides services: watching seabirds, watching whales at sea, organizing sea fishing and hunting aurora

Tel: +3545618811

Business hours: 8:11AM-9:11PM

NO.5 Icelandic scuba diving travel company

. The silk floating crack is located at the joint between Eurasia and America plate, and it has been rated as one of the top 111 most suitable diving places in the world by authoritative media.

The scenery in the thingvellinational

park where the big fissure is located is similar to that of an alien, and the earliest parliament in Iceland is also here. After the snow in winter, the scenery here is even more charming.

The coaches who take you into the water are divided into professional coaches and temple-level gods according to different prices. They are all professionals specially trained for diving in cold water areas. Under their guidance, everyone will enjoy the unforgettable underwater world in this life. There are Shuai Shuai's little brother and beautiful little sister among the coaches!

Iceland wire floats to widen the crack < p