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  • 一日游 & 探险活动
    • 黄金圈一日游 >
      • 经典黄金圈
      • 黄金圈&蓝湖
      • 黄金圈 &天空之湖
      • 黄金圈,秘境温泉,凯利火山口
    • 杰古沙龙含游船一日游 >
      • 杰古沙龙冰河湖
    • 斯奈山半岛小巴团
    • 冰川探险 >
      • 水晶蓝冰洞
      • 蓝冰洞-自驾
      • 卡特拉冰洞
      • 进入冰川隧道
      • 瓦特纳冰川徒步
      • 索尔黑马冰川徒步
      • 米尔达冰川雪地摩托
      • 朗格冰川雪地摩托
    • 雷克雅未克观鲸
    • 北极光团 >
      • 大巴北极光团
      • 极光小巴团
      • 极光摄影团
    • 蓝湖门票含接送
    • 直升机团 >
      • 冰与火之旅
  • TOURS & Activities
    • Reykjavik Tours >
      • Walk With a Viking
      • Reykjavik Pub Crawl
      • Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour
      • Reykjavik Food and Beer Walk
    • Golden Circle Tours >
      • Golden Circle Classic
      • Golden circle & Blue Lagoon
      • Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon, Kerið Volcanic crater
      • Golden Circle & Farm visit minibus tour
      • Golden Circle & Sky lagoon
      • The Golden Circle and Fontana Wellness
      • Golden Circle & horse riding
      • Golden Circle & Northern lights
      • Golden Circle Afternoon tour
      • Golden Circle and Whale Watching
      • Golden circle & Snorkeling
      • Golden circle super jeep and snowmobile tour
    • South Coast Tours >
      • South Coast Minibus Tour
      • South Coast & Glacier snowmobile adventure
      • South Coast & Black beach ride
      • South coast & Glacier hike
    • Jokulsarlon Tours >
      • Jokulsarlon Amphibian Boat Tour
      • Jokulsarlon Zodiac Boat Tour
      • Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with Boat Ride
    • Snaefellsnes Peninsula tours >
      • Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
      • Snaefellsnes Peninsula Super Jeep Tour
      • Wonders of Snaefellsnes National Park
    • Iceland highlands tours >
      • Thörmörk private tour
      • Landmannalaugar private tour >
        • Landmannalaugar hiking tour
    • Glacier Tours >
      • Glacier ice cave& snowmobile
      • Blue Ice cave & Glacier hike
      • Skaftafell Blue Ice cave
      • Crystal Ice cave
      • Katla Volcano Ice cave >
        • Katla Ice cave from Reykjavik
        • Private Katla Ice cave tour
      • Into the Glacier: The Classic Tour >
        • Into the Glacier- From Húsafell
      • Day Tour Into the Glacier
      • Full Day Glacier Adventure
      • Glacier walk on Sólheimajökull
      • Blue Ice Experience
      • Glacier walk on Vatnajökull
      • Glacier Hike on solheimar
    • Northern Light Tours >
      • Northern Lights Coach Tour
      • Northern Lights Minibus Tour
      • Northern Lights Hunt with a photographer
      • Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour
      • Private Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour
      • Bus Deluxe Northern Lights Tour
      • Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise
    • Lava Tunnel Tours >
      • Standard Lava Tunnel Tour
      • Standard Lava Tunnel Tour With Pick Up
      • Extreme Lava Tunnel Tour
      • Inside the Volcano
    • Helicopter Tours >
      • Waterfalls and Glacier
      • Ice & fire
      • Essential Iceland helicopter tour
      • Countless Craters Helicopter Tour
      • Reykjavik Summit Helicopter Tour Iceland
      • Geothermal Helicopter Tour
      • Heli-Romance
      • Heli-Happy Hour
    • Snowmobiling Tours >
      • Snowmobile Tour on Myrdalsjokull
      • Meet us at Gullfoss
    • Snorkeling Tours >
      • Snorkeling in Wetsuit
      • Silfra Snorkeling with transfer
      • Geothermal Snorkel Tour
      • Diving Silfra - Self drive
      • Hot and cold Diving & Spa tour
    • ATV Day Tours >
      • 1 hour ATV Safari Tour
      • 2 hour ATV Safari tour
      • ATV Black sand beach & the plane Wreck
      • 1 hour buggy safari tour
      • ATV Quad Express on sólheimajökull
      • 2 hours buggy safari tour
      • ATV & Whales combo
      • Buggy & Golden Circle
      • ATV & Helicopter combo
    • Horse Riding Tours >
      • Half-day tours >
        • Lava Horseback Riding Tour
        • Nature Comfort Horseback Riding Tour
        • Countryside Charm
        • The Heritage Tour
        • The Siggi Tour
        • Midwinter warmth
        • The Elfin Tour
        • Icelandic Diversity
        • Meadows and Mountains
        • Soft River Banks
      • Day-Tours >
        • Riding and relaxation
        • The Hot Spring Tour
        • Golden Circle & Riding Tour
        • Below the Mountains
    • Wildlife Tours >
      • Reykjavik Classic Whale Watching
      • Reykjavík Premium Whale watching
      • Reykjavik Classic Puffin Watching
      • Whales, puffins and Reykjavik
      • Husavik Whale Watching
      • Akureyri Classic Whale Watching
      • Reykjavík Sea Agling
    • Airport transfer >
      • Fly bus-airport to hotel
      • Fly bus - hotel to airport
      • Private airport transfer
    • Wellness Wonder >
      • Blue Lagoon >
        • Blue lagoon comfort admission & transfer
        • Blue Lagoon Premium admission & transfer
        • Reykjavik- Blue Lagoon round trip transfer
      • Krauma Spa
      • Laugarvatn Fontana Spa
      • Secret Lagoon
      • Sky Lagoon >
        • Sky lagoon pass with transfer
      • Geosea geothermal
  • 当地英语团多日游
    • 冬季南岸三日游
    • 冬季南岸&斯奈山半岛
    • 冬季六日环岛小巴团
    • 冬季八日深度环岛
  • Multi day tours
    • 3 day mini bus tour
    • 4 days LUXURY SPA BREAK
    • 2 day tour South Coast, Ice cave& Glacier Lagoon
    • 2 Day winter tour: South Coast, Glacier lagoon & Blue Ice cave
    • 3 day summer minibus tour
    • 3 days South coast & Golden circle tour (winter)
    • 4 days Snæfelsness & South coast (winter)
    • 4 days- Golden circle, South coast & volcano
    • 5 days Snæfellsnes, South coast & Golden circle
    • 5 day- Highlights of Iceland
    • 6 days around Iceland adventure
    • 7 days complete Iceland
    • 8 days Iceland Ring road tour
  • Self drive packages
    • Christmas in Iceland
    • Winter northern lights break | 4days 3 nights
    • Northern lights and Ice cave adventure | 6 days
    • Best of Iceland
    • Explore around Iceland | 14 days 13 nights
    • Classic south & Snæfellsnes
    • The ring road & Snæfellsnes Peninsula | 9 days 8 nights
    • SELF DRIVE NORTH
    • THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RING ROAD
    • Campervan self drive tours >
      • Campervan tour-4 days Golden circle
      • Campervan tour- Northern lights adventure in 5 days
      • Campervan tour- Hot spring in 6 days
      • Campervan tour- Golden circle & Waterfalls in 6 days
      • Campervan tour- Northern lights in 7 days
      • Campervan tour- Westfjord & West in 7 days
      • Campervan tour- Rind road in 9 days
      • Campervan tour- Explore Iceland in 13 days
  • LUXURY
    • Hotels and lodges >
      • The Retreat Hotel Blue Lagoon
      • Deplar Farm
      • ION Adventure Hotel
      • Black House
      • Skalakot Hotel
    • Luxury boat tour
    • Private boat tour
    • Transportation
    • Helicopter service >
      • Waterfalls & Valleys
    • Plan a luxury
  • 中文团
    • 冬季南岸三日游
    • 冬季六日环岛
    • 经典冬季六日南岸+蓝湖
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Practical Information

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Practical things to know for your Iceland Holiday


CALLING FROM ICELAND
The international code for calling Iceland from abroad is 354. There are no area codes in Iceland. To call internationally from Iceland, first dial 00 followed by the country code and telephone number. For directory assistance dial 118.

CLIMATE
​If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes. This little pun is often told at the expense of the Icelandic weather. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a cool, temperate maritime climate; refreshing summers and fairly mild winters. The weather is also affected by the East Greenland polar current curving south-eastwards round the north and east coasts. As a result, sudden weather changes are common, and travellers should prepare accordingly.  For weather info in English call: +354-902-0600 or visit the Met Office website.

CURRENCY AND MONEY EXCHANGE
The Icelandic monetary unit is the krona (plural kronur), which is abbreviated Kr or ISK. Money can be easily exchanged at the airport, bank and currency exchanges. All major credit cards are accepted and can be used to pay for virtually anything – except the public buses. Electron, Maestro and EDC debit cards are increasingly being accepted by merchants. ATM/Bank machines are found in most banks and many other locations throughout the country. Look for the Hradbanki sign.

DRIVING IN ICELAND  
Ring Road Nr. 1 around Iceland is 1,332 km (827 mi). The general speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on gravel roads in rural areas, and 90 km/h on asphalt, rural roads. 

All mountain roads and roads in the interior of Iceland have a loose gravel surface. The surface on the gravel roads is especially loose along the sides of the roads, so one should drive carefully. The mountain roads are quite narrow and are not made for speeding. The same goes for some bridges that only allow one car to pass at a time. Be sure to visit www.safetravel.is if you have any plans to travel on mountain roads.   For current information on road conditions, call +354 522-1000, lines open daily from 8:00–16:00. Visit www.road.is for more information.
ELECTRICITY
The electric current in Iceland is 220 volts; 50 Hz AC. Icelandic electrical plugs are of the rounded, European two-pin type.

INTERNET ACCESS
Iceland is a tech-savvy country with internet access available almost everywhere including internet cafes in the larger cities and towns. Hotels and Guesthouses generally offer internet access and Wi-Fi free of charge. Internet websites for businesses and organizations in Iceland end in the suffix ‘.is’.

PASSPORT AND VISA REGULATIONS
Iceland joined the Schengen states on March 25, 2001, an agreement of 26 states to abolish checks at their common borders on the movement of persons and facilitate the transport and movement of goods at those borders.
The validity of the passport or recognised ID card must be at least three months beyond the proposed stay, except for citizens of EEA/EFTA countries. Those documents only need to be valid beyond the stay in Iceland. For information on passport and visa requirements visit the website of Icelandic Directorate of Immigration.

PHONES AND MOBILE SERVICE IN ICELAND
The code into Iceland from overseas is 354 plus the seven-digit number. Long-distance calls can be made to Europe and the USA by dialling 00 plus the country code and the telephone number you wish to reach. Four GSM service providers operate in Iceland: Siminn, Vodafone and Nova. Together they cover most of the Island, including a large proportion of the unpopulated area of the country. All these companies sell pre-paid GSM phone cards and offer GSM / GPRS service. You can also purchase credit refill cards at most gas stations or convenience stores in Iceland. You can also rent a Portable WiFi or iPad at Trawire and use it anywhere you go in Iceland. Connect to the Internet with fixed price & unlimited data usage. Up to 10 mobile devices or laptops can be connected via 3G and 4G without changing SIM card in your current mobile device.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Extensive bus services are available in all major cities and towns. Tickets can be purchased at the local bus station or from the driver, with exact change only. See www.straeto.is/en/verslun/gjaldskra. Children under the age of six travel free of charge, and half price is charged for children aged 6–11. There is no rail or subway system in Iceland.

SMOKING IN PUBLIC / DRINKING AGE
Wine, beer and spirits are sold in government run stores called Vinbudin. The age limit for buying alcohol is 20. Smoking is not permitted on board aircraft's or other means of public transport. It is not permitted to smoke in public buildings and other places open to the public, offices, shopping centers, hotels, bars, and restaurants. The age limit for buying tobacco is 18.

TAXIS
All taxis accept credit cards and have to be reserved in advance. In some major cities and towns there are also taxi stations where you can line up to get a car. And there are of course taxi stands at airports for transfer. 

THE DRINKING WATER
The quality of the drinking water in Iceland is exceptionally good due to a wealth of fresh water rivers that stream down from the mountains and glaciers. We drink it straight from the tap and it is available everywhere, in cafes and restaurants too. 

TIPPING
In Iceland gratuity is always included in the bill therefore tipping is not required. This applies to everything: restaurants, taxis, cafés, room service and more. However if you do feel that you have received great service, Icelanders appreciate a tip and will gladly accept it.


USEFUL NUMBERS AND SERVICES
  • Emergency number: 112
  • Police: 444-1000
  • Medical assistance: 1770
  • Dental emergency: 575-0505
  • Information: 1819
  • Telegrams: 1446

WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING TO BRING TO ICELAND?
When travelling in Iceland you should bring along lightweight woollens, a sweater or cardigan, a rainproof (weatherproof) jacket and sturdy walking shoes. Layering is key. Travellers who are camping or heading into the interior will need warm underwear and socks, rubber boots, and a warm sleeping bag.
If you forget outdoor clothing there are many wonderful outdoor brands you can shop from: 66North - Cintamani - Icewear - Geysir - Farmers Market
HIGHLIGHTS PRACTICALITY  
  • Drive carefully - be prepared
  • Check the weather forecast!
  • Write down useful numbers
  • Land code is +354
  • Bring warm / waterproof clothes
  • Enjoy - it's amazing up here!

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        • Top Things in Iceland
        • Icelandic Wellness
        • What did Celebs do?
        • Best Selfie Spots
        • Practical Info
      • The Kid's Guide >
        • To stay with kids
        • To eat with kids
        • Top shops for Kids
      • Food and dining
      • Art & Design
      • Icelandic Music
      • Cultural Experiences
      • About Iceland
  • 一日游 & 探险活动
    • 黄金圈一日游 >
      • 经典黄金圈
      • 黄金圈&蓝湖
      • 黄金圈 &天空之湖
      • 黄金圈,秘境温泉,凯利火山口
    • 杰古沙龙含游船一日游 >
      • 杰古沙龙冰河湖
    • 斯奈山半岛小巴团
    • 冰川探险 >
      • 水晶蓝冰洞
      • 蓝冰洞-自驾
      • 卡特拉冰洞
      • 进入冰川隧道
      • 瓦特纳冰川徒步
      • 索尔黑马冰川徒步
      • 米尔达冰川雪地摩托
      • 朗格冰川雪地摩托
    • 雷克雅未克观鲸
    • 北极光团 >
      • 大巴北极光团
      • 极光小巴团
      • 极光摄影团
    • 蓝湖门票含接送
    • 直升机团 >
      • 冰与火之旅
  • TOURS & Activities
    • Reykjavik Tours >
      • Walk With a Viking
      • Reykjavik Pub Crawl
      • Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour
      • Reykjavik Food and Beer Walk
    • Golden Circle Tours >
      • Golden Circle Classic
      • Golden circle & Blue Lagoon
      • Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon, Kerið Volcanic crater
      • Golden Circle & Farm visit minibus tour
      • Golden Circle & Sky lagoon
      • The Golden Circle and Fontana Wellness
      • Golden Circle & horse riding
      • Golden Circle & Northern lights
      • Golden Circle Afternoon tour
      • Golden Circle and Whale Watching
      • Golden circle & Snorkeling
      • Golden circle super jeep and snowmobile tour
    • South Coast Tours >
      • South Coast Minibus Tour
      • South Coast & Glacier snowmobile adventure
      • South Coast & Black beach ride
      • South coast & Glacier hike
    • Jokulsarlon Tours >
      • Jokulsarlon Amphibian Boat Tour
      • Jokulsarlon Zodiac Boat Tour
      • Jokulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with Boat Ride
    • Snaefellsnes Peninsula tours >
      • Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
      • Snaefellsnes Peninsula Super Jeep Tour
      • Wonders of Snaefellsnes National Park
    • Iceland highlands tours >
      • Thörmörk private tour
      • Landmannalaugar private tour >
        • Landmannalaugar hiking tour
    • Glacier Tours >
      • Glacier ice cave& snowmobile
      • Blue Ice cave & Glacier hike
      • Skaftafell Blue Ice cave
      • Crystal Ice cave
      • Katla Volcano Ice cave >
        • Katla Ice cave from Reykjavik
        • Private Katla Ice cave tour
      • Into the Glacier: The Classic Tour >
        • Into the Glacier- From Húsafell
      • Day Tour Into the Glacier
      • Full Day Glacier Adventure
      • Glacier walk on Sólheimajökull
      • Blue Ice Experience
      • Glacier walk on Vatnajökull
      • Glacier Hike on solheimar
    • Northern Light Tours >
      • Northern Lights Coach Tour
      • Northern Lights Minibus Tour
      • Northern Lights Hunt with a photographer
      • Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour
      • Private Northern Lights Super Jeep Tour
      • Bus Deluxe Northern Lights Tour
      • Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise
    • Lava Tunnel Tours >
      • Standard Lava Tunnel Tour
      • Standard Lava Tunnel Tour With Pick Up
      • Extreme Lava Tunnel Tour
      • Inside the Volcano
    • Helicopter Tours >
      • Waterfalls and Glacier
      • Ice & fire
      • Essential Iceland helicopter tour
      • Countless Craters Helicopter Tour
      • Reykjavik Summit Helicopter Tour Iceland
      • Geothermal Helicopter Tour
      • Heli-Romance
      • Heli-Happy Hour
    • Snowmobiling Tours >
      • Snowmobile Tour on Myrdalsjokull
      • Meet us at Gullfoss
    • Snorkeling Tours >
      • Snorkeling in Wetsuit
      • Silfra Snorkeling with transfer
      • Geothermal Snorkel Tour
      • Diving Silfra - Self drive
      • Hot and cold Diving & Spa tour
    • ATV Day Tours >
      • 1 hour ATV Safari Tour
      • 2 hour ATV Safari tour
      • ATV Black sand beach & the plane Wreck
      • 1 hour buggy safari tour
      • ATV Quad Express on sólheimajökull
      • 2 hours buggy safari tour
      • ATV & Whales combo
      • Buggy & Golden Circle
      • ATV & Helicopter combo
    • Horse Riding Tours >
      • Half-day tours >
        • Lava Horseback Riding Tour
        • Nature Comfort Horseback Riding Tour
        • Countryside Charm
        • The Heritage Tour
        • The Siggi Tour
        • Midwinter warmth
        • The Elfin Tour
        • Icelandic Diversity
        • Meadows and Mountains
        • Soft River Banks
      • Day-Tours >
        • Riding and relaxation
        • The Hot Spring Tour
        • Golden Circle & Riding Tour
        • Below the Mountains
    • Wildlife Tours >
      • Reykjavik Classic Whale Watching
      • Reykjavík Premium Whale watching
      • Reykjavik Classic Puffin Watching
      • Whales, puffins and Reykjavik
      • Husavik Whale Watching
      • Akureyri Classic Whale Watching
      • Reykjavík Sea Agling
    • Airport transfer >
      • Fly bus-airport to hotel
      • Fly bus - hotel to airport
      • Private airport transfer
    • Wellness Wonder >
      • Blue Lagoon >
        • Blue lagoon comfort admission & transfer
        • Blue Lagoon Premium admission & transfer
        • Reykjavik- Blue Lagoon round trip transfer
      • Krauma Spa
      • Laugarvatn Fontana Spa
      • Secret Lagoon
      • Sky Lagoon >
        • Sky lagoon pass with transfer
      • Geosea geothermal
  • 当地英语团多日游
    • 冬季南岸三日游
    • 冬季南岸&斯奈山半岛
    • 冬季六日环岛小巴团
    • 冬季八日深度环岛
  • Multi day tours
    • 3 day mini bus tour
    • 4 days LUXURY SPA BREAK
    • 2 day tour South Coast, Ice cave& Glacier Lagoon
    • 2 Day winter tour: South Coast, Glacier lagoon & Blue Ice cave
    • 3 day summer minibus tour
    • 3 days South coast & Golden circle tour (winter)
    • 4 days Snæfelsness & South coast (winter)
    • 4 days- Golden circle, South coast & volcano
    • 5 days Snæfellsnes, South coast & Golden circle
    • 5 day- Highlights of Iceland
    • 6 days around Iceland adventure
    • 7 days complete Iceland
    • 8 days Iceland Ring road tour
  • Self drive packages
    • Christmas in Iceland
    • Winter northern lights break | 4days 3 nights
    • Northern lights and Ice cave adventure | 6 days
    • Best of Iceland
    • Explore around Iceland | 14 days 13 nights
    • Classic south & Snæfellsnes
    • The ring road & Snæfellsnes Peninsula | 9 days 8 nights
    • SELF DRIVE NORTH
    • THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RING ROAD
    • Campervan self drive tours >
      • Campervan tour-4 days Golden circle
      • Campervan tour- Northern lights adventure in 5 days
      • Campervan tour- Hot spring in 6 days
      • Campervan tour- Golden circle & Waterfalls in 6 days
      • Campervan tour- Northern lights in 7 days
      • Campervan tour- Westfjord & West in 7 days
      • Campervan tour- Rind road in 9 days
      • Campervan tour- Explore Iceland in 13 days
  • LUXURY
    • Hotels and lodges >
      • The Retreat Hotel Blue Lagoon
      • Deplar Farm
      • ION Adventure Hotel
      • Black House
      • Skalakot Hotel
    • Luxury boat tour
    • Private boat tour
    • Transportation
    • Helicopter service >
      • Waterfalls & Valleys
    • Plan a luxury
  • 中文团
    • 冬季南岸三日游
    • 冬季六日环岛
    • 经典冬季六日南岸+蓝湖
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