Essential Trip Planning Tips for Summer in Iceland

Published: March 28, 2023, 2:30 p.m.

b'As I write this we are still full on in winter in Iceland, but I think it\\u2019s imperative to share some essential trip-planning tips for summer here. Summer is the high season and now that people are traveling more, I\'m seeing that the number of people planning to come during this time is increasing dramatically.Some of you might not know but I do one-to-one video consultation calls with people planning their trips to Iceland. They are one hour long and recently I have been chatting with people who are coming this summer. While the consultation calls are personalized according to what the person wants to do and see, I noticed there are some common things to know that could be helpful for everyone planning to visit during peak season.\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\tWhat is Discussed in this Post\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t* What to book immediately For Your Summer Trip to Iceland* Travel Tips for Driving Around the Country* Iceland\'s Magnificent & Disruptive Midnight Sun* How to Beat Summer Crowds in Iceland* What to know if you plan to hike in the Icelandic Highlands* The Best Places to See Puffins and Whales in Iceland* Iceland\'s Summer Events Worth Attending* What to Pack for a Summer Adventure in Iceland\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\tBook an Iceland Trip Planning Call with Me\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\tBefore I jump into my tips, if you\\u2019re interested in getting personalized trip planning advice from me, you can book me for a consultation via this link.I\\u2019m always delighted to hear at the end of the video call that the consultation has been so helpful. One review of this service I provide is from Riana D, who wrote,\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t"Our conversation with Jewells made a distant and unfamiliar place that was foreign to us, Iceland, seem familiar and practical. She helped design a trip that was exciting to me, an active young adult, and accessible to my travel partner- my retired mother! I particularly recommend taking advantage of her rental car discount code."
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\\n\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\t\\tRiana D
\\n\\t\\tThank you for the review, Riana D. The rental car code she is referring to is for Go Car Rental Iceland. By using "Iceland10", you can save 10% on you full rental car cost from a local and amazing car rental company. This especially comes in handy during summer because the cost of rental cars can double when compared to winter due to high demand.\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\t1. Book These Things in Iceland Right Immediately\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\t\\t* Accommodations\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\tAfter you have gotten your flight tickets, it\\u2019s imperative that you get your accommodations settled right away. Some people are buying their flight tickets 6 months ahead of when they travel but are waiting to book accommodations. The issue with that is accommodations are filling up quickly.Before the start of 2023, 70% of accommodations in Iceland were booked for summertime (June \\u2013 August). A lot of construction is happening here to build more accommodations, but it\\u2019s been hard to keep up with the demand of the number of travelers.\\t\\t
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\\n\\t\\t\\t* Rental Car\\t\\t
\\n\\t\\tWhile you have a little more leeway with your rental car, I recommend getting that squared away as well. Many travelers, like yourself, want the best bang for their buck and the earlier you get your rental car, the more choices you have.For instance, smaller 2WD cars cost less and are great for driving around the country during the summer,'