Iceland
Northern Europe - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Ring Road plus Westfjords or Highlands
Strengths: Spectacular landscapes, very safe, short flight
Weaknesses: Cold and rainy weather, high food and lodging costs
Children and safety: Very safe, changeable weather, bring rain gear
Weather: Cool and rainy, days 10-15 °C
Book ahead: 6-9 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: June to August
- Flight from Milan: about 4 hours
- Rain days in August: 14
- Daylight hours in August: 16
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No
- International licence: No
- Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Language: Icelandic, English widely spoken
- Roads: F-roads need a true 4x4, river crossings
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 5
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 5