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  1. shauna89 avatar

    8 day itinerary of iceland

    by shauna89 02 March 2012

    Hi I will be travelling to iceland in early july as a gorup of 5. We plan to self drive. Just wondering if this itinerary is feasible…

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    Suggested Itinerary in March

    by SophieA 08 January 2012

    Hi, I've booked to go to Iceland for 8 days from 17th-25th March, and plan to rent a car. I'm a photographer and am travelling alone (so…

  3. SophieA avatar

    RE: Looking for advice on itinerary around Iceland

    by SophieA 08 January 2012

    Another suggestion - we went there in July 09 and flew to Vestmannaeyjar for two nights - very cheap from Reykjavik. It's a tiny island…

  4. OhLex avatar

    Iceland in June (8-10 days)

    by OhLex 11 December 2011

    Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions on what to do for 8/10 days in Iceland (mid June). I'm trying to organise a holida…

  5. swan21 avatar

    iceland in november

    by swan21 28 August 2011

    Hi there, I'm traveling to Iceland for 5 days at the beginning of November. I'm planning to visit Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik…

  6. iviehoff avatar

    RE: iceland in 5 days in September

    by iviehoff 18 August 2011

    Possible? Yes. Trying to squeeze too much into a short time and spending too much time travelling and not enough free time to see anything?…

  7. dlhv avatar

    iceland in 5 days in September

    by dlhv 18 August 2011

    is it possible to do Snaefellsnes to Vestmannaeyjar, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, kirkjubaejarklaustur and Skaftafell nature park in 5 days…

  8. ColoradototheWorld avatar

    What to expect in the offseason (Iceland)?

    by ColoradototheWorld 05 August 2011

    Hello, I'm planning on traveling on a shoestring of $2K from August 30-September 5. I was planning on doing a southern route from Hofn…

  9. Bieksa avatar

    RE: Iceland Puffins and Vestmannaeyjar Accomodations

    by Bieksa 21 June 2011

    That place would work great there is no problem with dorms, great price too. I've contacted Unnur for some info into their current numbers.…

  10. brum_d avatar

    RE: 4 Day Trip to Iceland in late September/early October

    by brum_d 22 May 2011

    +"I know the weather can be rainy and windy but what would you recommend for the two other days"+ The Golden Circle is always a good…

  11. roei_l avatar

    Iceland - Vestmannaeyjum ferry

    by roei_l 11 May 2011

    Hi, We're thinking of spending a night on Vestmannaeyjar. Does anybody know if there's a car ferry to Vestmannaeyjar from Bakki (south…

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    Re: Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands festival.

    by icetravel 21 April 2011

    Definitely check out accommodation as soon as possible if you don't want to stay in a tent. Guesthouses etc. get booked up months in advance…

  13. asagislason avatar

    Re: Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands festival.

    by asagislason 20 April 2011

    Unfortunately, you do have to buy ticket to access the area but tickets are not for sale yet. The admission price is ISK 16,900 ($149)…

  14. Icexpat avatar

    Re: Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands festival.

    by Icexpat 19 April 2011

    I'm not sure what you mean about buying tickets.. as far as I've heard and as far as I can determine from their website at http://www.thjodh…

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    RE: Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands festival.

    by Borkur 19 April 2011

    You reserve the boat, here: http://eimskip.com/EN/iceland_domestic/herjolfur/ And you pay entrance fee at the entrance to the valley.…

  16. watchamacallit avatar

    Þjóðhátíð, Westman Islands festival.

    by watchamacallit 19 April 2011

    I really wish to go to Þjóðhátíð , as it is of course meant to be fantastic.. but I cannot find out ANYWHERE about how to buy tickets!!…

  17. icetravel avatar

    Re: 4 Full Days in Iceland In August - what to cut out/keep

    by icetravel 18 April 2011

    Regarding Monday, Aug. 1st, roadside shops and some shops in Reykjavík will be open but in general companies close down for the bank holiday…

  18. Icelander avatar

    RE: August Itinerary Help

    by Icelander 24 February 2011

    The Westman Islands are definitely worth a visit, but keep your itinerary open. The islands are not a whole lot of fun in bad weather,…

  19. nyc_explorer avatar

    August Itinerary Help

    by nyc_explorer 23 February 2011

    My husband and I are planning to celebrate our 5th anniversary in Iceland in August. We will be there from Aug 20 leaving on the 26th.…

  20. iviehoff avatar

    Re: WATCHING PUFFINS, SEEING NORTHERN LIGHT & GOOD TOUR TO VESTMANNAEYJAR

    by iviehoff 04 February 2011

    Puffins - hardly any chance N Lights - there are still dark nights, so you have some chance, but still need a lot of luck Vestmannaeyjar…

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    RE: Puffins in Mid-August

    by iviehoff 18 January 2011

    #2 was very lucky. Probably because of its location and the size of its colonies Vestmannaeyjar would be the best chance for a late sighting…

  22. pethr avatar

    Re: Puffins in Mid-August

    by pethr 16 January 2011

    Hi stevenhamberg, Unfortunately they don't keep schedule but they should be there. I have photos of them from 23 August 2008 from Vestman…

  23. carecalder avatar

    A few notes from my recent trip

    by carecalder 28 August 2010

    I've been meaning to come back and make some notes about my recent trip to Iceland (August 6th - 20th). I got plenty of helpful advice…

  24. bjornmu avatar

    RE: Westman Islands

    by bjornmu 04 August 2010

    You can also fly, I see [Eagle Air|http://www.eagleair.is/] took over from Air Iceland staring today (!). The airport is just 2km from…

  25. carecalder avatar

    Re: Westman Islands

    by carecalder 02 August 2010

    Thanks so much for your help! :)

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