Getting ready for a trip to Iceland
Northern Lights! At least that is what most folks think of when they think of Iceland. We traveled to Iceland in March of 2023 to experience the Northern Lights and so much more. A few tips to set your trip to Iceland up for success: Book your flights...but maybe not too in advance. We booked our tickets less than a month (22 days) in advance of the trip and we got a decent deal. We booked directly on SAS for $700 roundtrip from San Francisco to Reykjavik with a ~3 hour layover in Copenhagen ( there weren't any direct flights with that kind of pricing ). Book a car in advance. We used Europcar and it worked out pretty well! We drove ourselves around the country and it was very easy. The roads are great, clear signs, and the roundabouts take a little getting used to but are pretty easy once you get a few rounds in. Figure out where you want to stay. We stayed in Reykjavik in an Airbnb which had a great location but was snug for 4 adults and 1 kid. It was three...