ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024 EST.): 393,396 • CAPITAL: Reykjavik • VISA: Passport must be valid for three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen area and contain two blank pages; no visa required for stays of up to 90 days. A per-night tourist tax of around $5 for hotels and guesthouses, $2.50 for campsites and $7.50 for cruise ships is collected by the respective accommodation • VISA: Immunizations against hepatitis A and B recommended • CURRENCY: Icelandic krona (ISK). Major credit cards accepted
• TIPPING: Gratuity is usually included; round up taxi fares • TIME: GMT • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts • DRIVING: On the right. US driver’s license accepted. Some roads are impassable from October to April • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): Jan 1; Apr 17-21, 24; May 1, 29; Jun 8-9, 17; Aug 4; Dec 25-26 • LANGUAGE: Icelandic; English is widely spoken • RELIGION: Christian • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +354
CLIMATE Milder than the country’s name suggests, with temperatures averaging 48F in July and 26F in February. Rain is frequent
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAY: Reykjavik – Kefl avik (KEF) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: Direct: 5.5h from New York One layover: 11h+ from LA
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS • Aldu Experience • Cool Travel Iceland (Cool Inspiration Ltd) • Your Friend In Reykjavik