gonzo Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Anyone well versed with this place? Any trips or excursions to avoid or make sure we do? Golden Circle or South Coast? Which lagoon? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 minutes ago, gonzo said: Anyone well versed with this place? Any trips or excursions to avoid or make sure we do? Golden Circle or South Coast? Which lagoon? Thanks x You'll only need around three days there as its tiny but easy to get around Blue lagoon, which everyone does on their way back to the airport as its not far from there. Not sure if its re-opened as they had to close it when they had all those eruptions not long ago Hired a car and did the Golden Circle and a bit of the south near where that volcano erupted and nobody could fly Heading out of northern lights season so you'll probably miss that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 Lad said last night he might go, along with his cousin. He'd live on fish, so the grub wouldn't be a problem! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Download “Appy Hour” app, I think it’s called. Basically tells you which pubs are doing 2 for 1. And that way you can do a pub crawl that’s not too expensive. Be prepared to pay £20 for soup! We did a whale watching trip - saw dolphins but no whales. Also did the Gulfoss waterfall & geysers trip, which I’d recommend. Blue Lagoon on the way back to airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 Went a while ago one February. Spent a fortune so take plenty with you. Two points and a pizza was £30! Tips: Pre-book all your trips. It'll be a load cheaper whale season is around May to September. Unless you intend travelling then the best you'll see is a dolphin. We didn't even see one of those! But they did give us a reride voucher so we could go again (and not see anything) We took about £500 in Icelandic Kronar and £500 sterling for emergencies. We changed that on fast 4! Book for the Northern lights on your first night there. If they don't show they give you a voucher to go out again. We saw them on night one which is just a well because it showed continually for the rest of our trip. Icelandic coach drivers don't care about snow on the road the way drivers in uk do. Coach trips still happen. If you go to see the waterfalls remember that every step downwards becomes a step upwards to get back to the coax. You may be fit but the old gimme r s who block the steps won't be. It goes without saying but take warm clothing. Even beefcake fans would need a coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 Make sure you book coach transfers both directions. . The airport isn't that close to Reykjavik We used GreyLine coaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Thanks so far folks Blue lagoon is still apparently shut or will be borderline open so its a toss up between another couple of lagoon type things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardrobe Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Went in November, Blue Lagoon was shut and went to the Sky lagoon which was good. If you want to do another lagoon then book a Golden Circle tour that includes the Secret Lagoon, not as plush as Sky/Blue lagoons but still nice Booked all trips and airport transfers through Reykavik Excursions. All were easy and hassle free We found a few bars that did a happy hour in the afternoons which made things a little bit cheaper. Lebowski Bar had a Burger, chips and pint offer which was pretty good was also showing Iceland getting beaten by someone in Euro qualifying when we were there so they may show more games. My biggest bit of advice is pack a hip flask and pick up a bottle of something in duty free. Loved our trip but not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, gonzo said: Thanks so far folks Blue lagoon is still apparently shut or will be borderline open so its a toss up between another couple of lagoon type things. It was completely shut a few weeks back. Daughter went to Iceland on a field trip with college, and Blue Lagoon was one of the places they were supposed to visit. Plenty alternatives apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Seems to be a toss up between golden circle tour or south coast tour. Or do one day and one other but both are pretty long trips.... Anyone done both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrotter Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Going in April. We’ve paid for breakfast in our hotel to fill up for the day! Any tips on car hire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyRiddle Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 25 minutes ago, TrickyTrotter said: Going in April. We’ve paid for breakfast in our hotel to fill up for the day! Any tips on car hire? Take out stand alone damage insurance before you go. Saved me about £2.5k for £10 policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 32 minutes ago, TrickyTrotter said: Going in April. We’ve paid for breakfast in our hotel to fill up for the day! Any tips on car hire? There's parts of the island you can't drive on if your in a hire car, mainly off-road stuff though if I remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstoneworth White Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 41 minutes ago, gonzo said: Seems to be a toss up between golden circle tour or south coast tour. Or do one day and one other but both are pretty long trips.... Anyone done both? Yep, did both back in November on a 4/5 day trip. The highlight of the South Coast is the iceberg lagoon but it was about 5 hours drive from Reykjavik with stops at a couple of waterfalls. Hired a car the time we were there, got a speeding ticket, best part of £250 fine. Golden Circle can easily be done in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstoneworth White Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 38 minutes ago, TrickyTrotter said: Going in April. We’ve paid for breakfast in our hotel to fill up for the day! Any tips on car hire? I'll try and find the company my mrs booked with. They were reasonable and not too far from the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted February 29 Moderators Share Posted February 29 I went in Nov. Blue Lagoon was closed. We did Golden Circle day trip with Nice Travel which was amazing. Highly recommend them. Was only like 9-6 so back in plenty of time. You can also book one with a happy ending at Sky Lagoon. Saw Northern Lights from the plane on the way there. The coach from airport to Reykjavik was a nice money saver. I didn't find it that expensive, although didn't drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 Your friend in Reyjavik (a site,not my actual mate) has some good info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 hours ago, gonzo said: Anyone well versed with this place? Any trips or excursions to avoid or make sure we do? Golden Circle or South Coast? Which lagoon? Thanks x Hello? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 5 hours ago, Carlos said: I didn't find it that expensive, although didn't drink. That's what I thought About £6-7 a pint in downtown Reykjavik, paid that in places over here The hotel we stayed at in the middle of nowhere was a different matter though Can't even buy booze in supermarkets to sup in your hotel to save a few quid either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted February 29 Site Supporter Share Posted February 29 6 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: That's what I thought About £6-7 a pint in downtown Reykjavik, paid that in places over here The hotel we stayed at in the middle of nowhere was a different matter though Can't even buy booze in supermarkets to sup in your hotel to save a few quid either London prices only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Just now, FrancisFogarty said: London prices only. Paid more than that in London Bet if you went out in Manc you could pay that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C86 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Forget Blue Lagoon, we went to the secret lagoon, which isn't very secret. As mentioned above, new spa open in Reykavik called Sky Lagoon. Gulfoss, geysers, Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss waterfalls and the beach at Vik. I also used the Appy Hour app, in 2015 it was £6 pint, recently in Tromso I was paying £8 which wasn't bad considering its £5.75 for Madri at TS. Plus I had 50 real ale beers and 8 pilsners to choose from. Don't forget to buy your duty free when you enter Iceland, there is a shop and you get points you can https://www.dutyfree.is/en Supermarkets can only sell 2% beer. They have govenment offies. https://www.vinbudin.is/english/home/opnunartimar Watch out for opening times. We did a £900 in seven days. Petrol, food, drinks and entrance ro Serect Lagoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C86 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 hours ago, TrickyTrotter said: Going in April. We’ve paid for breakfast in our hotel to fill up for the day! Any tips on car hire? I used https://www.bluecarrental.is/ I booked a nissan qashqai 4 wheel drive, when I got there they apologised that they didn't the car and said did I mind if they gave me a Toyota Landcrusier! Keep off F roads. Watch out for old bill and speed cameras. I stuck to the speed limit but locals where flying past me. I stuck my dashcam on and have saved the files, unbelievable landscape esp on the coast past Vik. It was 2015 and I had a 4G signal everywhere, playing at it over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, DirtySanchez said: Paid more than that in London Bet if you went out in Manc you could pay that I paid a fiver for a pint in Reykjavik in 1996. Last summer I paid £8.50 at the MEN arena. Inflation mustn't have hit Scandinavia as hard as it did the rest of Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted February 29 Moderators Share Posted February 29 Having read this thread it sounds like the blue lagoon is never open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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