Iceland solo trips

Iceland is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates and a culture of personal space and respect. English is widely spoken, mobile coverage is good across most of the country, and the tourism infrastructure is well developed. These factors make it one of the more practical solo travel destinations available.

Iceland has ranked first in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index every year since 2009.

This, combined with the country’s low crime rate, make Iceland a destination where women can feel confident traveling alone. Another aspect of Icelandic culture contributing to this is a deep respect for personal space.

It’s also good to know that Iceland has expansive mobile data and phone coverage. This means it’s easy to contact friends and family whenever you like.

Check out this guide to female travel in Iceland to find out more.

When it comes to solo travel in Iceland, you can choose from a few different ways to get around.

A self-drive package is the most flexible option. You travel in your own rental car with a pre-planned itinerary and route notes, stopping wherever conditions or interest take you.

If you’d rather not drive, you could go on a multi-day trip from Reykjavík. You’ll be based in the city with opportunities to join a different guided tour by bus every day. This is ideal if you want to travel solo, but not alone.

Guided group tours are also popular with solo travellers. You travel with the same group for the full trip, which suits those who want company on the road without the commitment of organising a group themselves. No single supplement applies on most departures.

Iceland offers a wide range of landscapes and activities across every region. Some options to consider:

• Follow the Golden Circle route with its geysers and waterfalls
• Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra gorge
• Marvel at gigantic glaciers in Vatnajökull National Park
• Explore a clear blue ice cave on a guided tour
• Spot majestic waterfalls on Iceland’s south coast
• Hunt down the Northern Lights on a dark winter’s evening
• Tour the Ring Road and see Iceland’s star attractions
• Join whale watching or puffin spotting day tours
• See the Snæfellsnes peninsula
• Soak up culture and history in Reykjavík’s museums
• Unwind in geothermal spas like the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon
• Discover the remote beauty of the north on a North Iceland & Akureyri tour

For more ideas, see the complete guide to Iceland.

You can visit Iceland at any time of year, and you’ll get a completely different experience each time. There’s plenty of things to do in summer and winter, but what seasonal differences can you expect?

Summer in Iceland brings seemingly infinite hours of light. This means you’ll have more time each day to explore the country. You’ll also get to experience Iceland in full bloom, with the bonus of milder temperatures.

All attractions will be open as well, including the highlands region. If visiting Iceland’s interior is must for you, then this is the time to go.

By contrast, winter nights in Iceland are much longer. They make the perfect backdrop for chasing the Northern Lights, which aren’t visible by day. Travel in winter and you’ll also have a better chance of seeing the country dusted in snow.

Christmas or New Years are popular times to visit, with festive events in Reykjavík and good Northern Lights conditions. Otherwise, if you'd like to explore the country with fewer people around, visit Iceland in the fall or spring.

Find out more about the best times to go to Iceland.

All of the tour packages here feature local transport, places to stay, and a detailed itinerary. Plus, breakfast is always included in packages from Iceland Tours too.

On a self-drive tour, you’ll get a rental car with unlimited mileage and unlimited Wi-Fi. For your accommodation, you can choose from 3 levels: Budget, Comfort, or Quality. Read more about accommodation in Iceland.

Multi-day tours also include guided day excursions such as ice cave tours, Golden Circle visits, and geothermal pool trips.

If you choose a guided group tour, you can expect to travel in the same bus for the length of your trip. You’ll follow a preset itinerary and stay at specific hotels along with the rest of your group.

All packages can be customised at checkout. For example, you can pick your preferred type of rental car for a self-drive tour. And for both self-drive and multi-day tours, you can choose your accommodation category.

You can extend any package by adding extra days in Reykjavík at the start or end of your trip. Extra days can be filled with day tours and activities booked through the same checkout.

Guided group tours have fixed departure dates, but for all other types of tour, you can choose any start date you like.

First, browse these solo tours in Iceland until you find one you like. You can filter by interest and travel style to help narrow down your options.

Once you’ve found the vacation package for you, pick your preferred travel date and continue to checkout.

It’s here that you can extend your trip and add optional activities. Finally, secure your trip by paying a 5% deposit. You’ll receive a confirmation email from us, and we’ll get in touch closer to your travel dates to finalize everything.

It’s best to hold off on booking your flights until you’ve received confirmation of your package booking with Iceland Tours. You might want to search for flights beforehand though, so you can get an idea of what’s available.

There are daily flights to Iceland from major airports across Europe and North America, with flights several times a week from smaller cities.

Pack for variable conditions regardless of season. Here is a suggested packing list:

• Robust pair of walking boots or shoes
• Warm, waterproof jacket
• Extra thermal layers
• Sweater or fleece
• Scarf, gloves, and hat
• Swimwear for geothermal pool visits
• Sunglasses, for low and bright light
• Moisturizer and lip balm