custard pie man Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 So going away to Iceland 2nd week of December with wife and kids and in-laws, other than cold and little daylight does anyone on this forum live there and have some insights? kids have booked lagoon spa, snowmobile, northern lights, shit like that, wondering what else to do also hearing about volcanic eruptions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ98 Posted November 18 Share Posted November 18 4 hours ago, custard pie man said: So going away to Iceland 2nd week of December with wife and kids and in-laws, other than cold and little daylight does anyone on this forum live there and have some insights? kids have booked lagoon spa, snowmobile, northern lights, shit like that, wondering what else to do also hearing about volcanic eruptions? I don't live there, but I've visited a couple of times. I'd recommend a tour of the south shore area. It's just beautiful. Also, you can take a ride on Icelandic ponies. They're actually small horses, and a riding tour on them will get you into parts of the countryside you wouldn't otherwise see. Also, one of my favorite parts of each trip was the ride from the airport to Reykjavik. It passes through an area of volcanic rock, and with the jet lag and hazy morning light, it seems like you're on a different planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 2 hours ago, SteveZ98 said: I don't live there, but I've visited a couple of times. I'd recommend a tour of the south shore area. It's just beautiful. Also, you can take a ride on Icelandic ponies. They're actually small horses, and a riding tour on them will get you into parts of the countryside you wouldn't otherwise see. Also, one of my favorite parts of each trip was the ride from the airport to Reykjavik. It passes through an area of volcanic rock, and with the jet lag and hazy morning light, it seems like you're on a different planet. thanks, kids actually wanted to go from airport straight to hot springs lagoon which we nixed would much prefer checking in hotel first before jumping into bathing suits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Took my son for his HS graduation and we camped all around the island. Even made it to Laugardalsholl, a house of the holy. check it out. You're going to love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 If there are any Icelandic women who are displaced by the volcanic events in Iceland, I have plenty of room in my home for them to shelter for as long as they wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 I went to Iceland during the Covid years (one of only 3 European countries that allowed American tourists). I agree with the above that a Southern Golden Circle tour is a must. If you or your family are Game of Thrones fanes, you can do a GoT tour and visit filming sites there. Also, don't forget a whale tour (puffins will be gone at that time)! Finally, bring plenty of cash, EVERYTHING is expensive - especially eating out! Bonus is the cheapest grocery store - stock up and eat in the room when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 2 hours ago, Stryder1978 said: I went to Iceland during the Covid years (one of only 3 European countries that allowed American tourists). I agree with the above that a Southern Golden Circle tour is a must. If you or your family are Game of Thrones fanes, you can do a GoT tour and visit filming sites there. Also, don't forget a whale tour (puffins will be gone at that time)! Finally, bring plenty of cash, EVERYTHING is expensive - especially eating out! Bonus is the cheapest grocery store - stock up and eat in the room when you can. thanks, will share all these nice tips with family, have heard though cash is a no no, that they want credit cards only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 22 hours ago, kipper said: If there are any Icelandic women who are displaced by the volcanic events in Iceland, I have plenty of room in my home for them to shelter for as long as they wish. that does it lol now i have to figure a way to come up with a bad back, get out of all day tour with the family and go sight seeing for beautiful Icelandic women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 22 hours ago, The Only Way To Fly said: Took my son for his HS graduation and we camped all around the island. Even made it to Laugardalsholl, a house of the holy. check it out. You're going to love it! 22 hours ago, The Only Way To Fly said: Took my son for his HS graduation and we camped all around the island. Even made it to Laugardalsholl, a house of the holy. check it out. You're going to love it! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 55 minutes ago, custard pie man said: thanks, will share all these nice tips with family, have heard though cash is a no no, that they want credit cards only? I paid cash for everything. About the only thing I saw that you HAD to pay with credit card was gas (most gas stations are pay at the pump with no attendant), renting electric bikes or scooters and paying for parking. Be careful paying with your credit card. Met a guy from Ohio that brought his family there for vacation. He took them to a KFC in Reykjavik and didn't pay any attention to the prices on the menu board. After his family of four was done ordering, the bill was $314.00 US!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Heard they fought a battle there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM You've picked an interesting time to go. Earthquakes and a possible volcano eruption ahead. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/iceland-volcano-2023-eruption-latest-news-b2453899.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago I was in Iceland when Fagradalsfjall was erupting! Long hike from the car park, but spectacular! They let us walk to within a couple hundred feet and it erupted like clock work every 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted 7 hours ago Author Share Posted 7 hours ago 19 hours ago, Strider said: You've picked an interesting time to go. Earthquakes and a possible volcano eruption ahead. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/iceland-volcano-2023-eruption-latest-news-b2453899.html was booked 10 months ago but trust me were debating if we should stay or go, officially has been downgraded this week but who knows? leaving on 10th so still monitoring, actually calling hotel in a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, custard pie man said: was booked 10 months ago but trust me were debating if we should stay or go, officially has been downgraded this week but who knows? leaving on 10th so still monitoring, actually calling hotel in a few If I was you, I'd still go. The Icelanders are used to these volcanic activities and know how to work around them. Although the Blue Lagoon is currently closed (it's an over=priced tourist trap anyway - better hot springs elsewhere), the only thing that would prevent you having a GREAT time is if the smoke from an eruption messes with planes landing/taking off from the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted 14 minutes ago Share Posted 14 minutes ago 7 hours ago, custard pie man said: was booked 10 months ago but trust me were debating if we should stay or go, officially has been downgraded this week but who knows? leaving on 10th so still monitoring, actually calling hotel in a few I'd still go. Chance of a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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