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 Oct 24 2016, 02:14 AM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Oct 22 2016, 11:52 PM) Planning a getaway to Iceland with friends for this coming Dec! Cheap flights from London too! approx £100+ for return tix from London to Iceland. Most likely taking up Airbnb depending on the number that we have. U taking WOW Air, Iceland Air or Easy Jet? |
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Oct 24 2016, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Oct 24 2016, 02:50 AM) All around that range for the time that we're planning to go. Does it make a difference? Apart from Stansted and Gatwick? Price not much diff but maybe luggage allowance |
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Oct 24 2016, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Oct 24 2016, 10:53 PM) Yep. But makes no difference if we're going to get extra luggage for our trip. I've actually used easy jet quite a few times lol. Enjoy ur trip. Share photos of Northern Lights when u are back |
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Oct 25 2016, 12:22 AM
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Oct 25 2016, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 25 2016, 11:49 AM) thanks for sharing. too bad mostly in chinese. only able to view the pictures instead haha I'll share my itinerary here after I finish planning |
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Oct 25 2016, 12:04 PM
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This post has been edited by estcin: Oct 25 2016, 12:05 PM |
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Oct 28 2016, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 25 2016, 01:37 PM)  thanks. looking forward to it  Flying into Iceland: 1. WOW Air 2. Icelandair 3. EasyJet Airport transfer: 1. Gray Line ISK2100 one way to/fro Gray Line bus terminal 2. FlyBus ISK2500 (airport to Reykjavik bus terminal), ISK3000 (airport to your hotel) Learn basic Icelandic: (although English is widely understood there) http://www.101languages.net/icelandic/basics.html Weather: http://www.accuweather.com/en/is/iceland-weather Camper van: http://www.kukucampers.is/ Car pooling: http://www.samferda.net/ Driving license: (means no need to pay JPJ RM120? need clarification from ppl who went before) "All driving licenses issued from the U.S.A, Canada and the European Economic Area (EEA) are valid in Iceland. A driving license from anywhere else is valid provided it has: - A license number - The license holder´s photograph - A valid date - Been printed in Latin characters If your driving license does not fulfill ANY of the above requirements then you MUST obtain an International Driving License to be able to drive in Iceland." source Mobile wifi: www.wiyo.my Aurora forecast: http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/ http://www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast/ Famous hotdog http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2014-08-...-eat-in-iceland Helicopter tour (expensive!) www.helicopter.is References (thanks to their tips and info): https://www.facebook.com/yanyan8800/posts/1127866933966837 http://www.travelbook.my/%E7%A9%B7%E6%B8%B...94%BB%E7%95%A5/ https://www.facebook.com/%E6%88%91%E7%9A%84...100082756701344 https://www.facebook.com/chuxian.rachelle/m...e=3&pnref=story This post has been edited by estcin: Oct 28 2016, 04:53 PM |
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Nov 3 2016, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(houlierr @ Nov 3 2016, 10:02 PM) Anyone been to Iceland in mid Dec? Is it really that bad? Never been but I heard winter is 20 hours of darkness at the Artic circle |
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Nov 16 2016, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(ehlim64 @ Nov 16 2016, 02:26 PM) Hi everyone, No direct change from RM to ISK. U can change to Pounds or Euro and then change to ISK in Europe or Iceland itself. Anyway, credit card is widely acceptable in Iceland to even small stalls. U might not need to change much ISKI will be going to Iceland early December 2016. Would like to know where to convert Ringgit to Iceland Krona. Thanks |
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Dec 22 2016, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Dec 22 2016, 06:09 AM) Back in the UK from Iceland for a week. What an adventure I should say. Drove for the past 7 days and tons of different experiences involved. Please share more, i.e. itinerary, photos, tips and places to stay. Thanks |
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Dec 30 2016, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(WTF2008 @ Dec 30 2016, 11:27 AM) Hi All, Simmin - ISK 2,790 (SGD 32 / €21) – 5 GB of data with ISK 500 worth of call credit (for approximately 30 minutes of call). The SIM card is free of charge.Just asking, do you all get a sim card in Iceland? Or i can get a sim card in london airport, and it is still use-able at iceland? ANd what is the cost? Thanks Vodafone - ISK 4,490 (SGD 48 / €32)- The SIM card first cost ISK 2,000 with ISK 1,000 worth of call credit and 300 MB. Then an additional ISK 2,490 is needed to top to 5 GB of data. Nova - Nova offered the cheapest and most value-for-money data bundle but due to its limited coverage, we decided not to get it (sorry I forgot to record down the prices). Prices as of Sept 2015. Sos: http://www.foodiebaker.com/14-things-to-kn...to-iceland-faq/ |
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Jan 12 2017, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(misscreamypie @ Jan 12 2017, 09:01 AM) Hope can share itinery! Bought my tickets for march and im very excited yet worried ( as im afraid to burn a hole in my pocket there!) Hiking shoes from Sports Direct: brands like Gelert, KarimorBtw, in need of suggestions on where to buy winter clothings before going there! Thanks! Clothes: Uniqlo, North Face North Face sale @ Bratpack Jan 12 - 15 |
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Jan 13 2017, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(LivingLife @ Jan 13 2017, 03:50 PM) Hi, 2x2 should be workable if you not using F-roads. Not sure about 2x2 going to Mount Hekla though.We will be visiting Iceland this coming 11-15th April. Day 1 London Gatwick - Reykjavík Keflavik Airport Þingvellir/Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Springs/Kerið/Overnight at Selfoss Day 2 Seljalandsfoss/Skógafoss/Dyrhólaey/Reynisfjara beach/Kirkjubæjarklaustur/Overnight at Vik Day 3 Skaftafell National Park/Svartifoss waterfall/Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon/Overnight at Vik Day 4 Blue Lagoon/Reykjavík/Mount Hekla/Overnight at Reykjavik Day 5 Early flight to Amsterdam Is the route workable? Can someone advise if a 2x2 car is sufficient for the route we will be driving on? Thank you in advance for the feedback! This post has been edited by estcin: Jan 13 2017, 04:14 PM |
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Jan 13 2017, 04:13 PM
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Jan 16 2017, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(misscreamypie @ Jan 16 2017, 02:03 PM) Hi, anyone can share / recommend budget car rental in Iceland? Does driving in march requires 4wd? Is it safe to self drive ? 2wd will be sufficient. Get 4wd only if u wish to travel to the highlands and through F-roads only. 2wd banned frmo F-roads. Most likely need to self drive if u wish to travel around the island. Generally safe but check road conditions and weather as some roads might be closed during winter or bad weather. http://www.road.is/travel-info/road-conditions-and-weather/ Car rental price almost same among few companies, u can google and compare. I saw one company that is cheaper a lot and check tourist review on the company, seems like a scam and didn't proceed to book. http://icelandreview.com/stuff/ask-ir/2015...als?language=en |
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Jan 16 2017, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(misscreamypie @ Jan 16 2017, 03:24 PM) Okay, thanks ya I wouldn't stay in Reykjavik only, try to explore other places. Where to stay depends where u are going. I'm going around the island, so I will be staying different place every night Is it recommended to only stay in Reykjavik? Any other places recommended to stay for a nite or two as well? 😊 |
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Jan 17 2017, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(Rochilli @ Jan 17 2017, 05:02 PM) Has anyone been to Iceland in September? Planning to visit there in Sept but afraid cannot do self drive and catch Aurora because of the weather September is cheaper and less crowded cause past summer (peak period). September is also beginning of Aurora and weather not too cold yet before the winter. Sure can self drive. U only have to worry about driving during winter due to snow. |
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Jan 17 2017, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(Rochilli @ Jan 17 2017, 05:02 PM) Has anyone been to Iceland in September? Planning to visit there in Sept but afraid cannot do self drive and catch Aurora because of the weather September is cheaper and less crowded cause past summer (peak period). September is also beginning of Aurora and weather not too cold yet before the winter. Sure can self drive. U only have to worry about driving during winter due to snow. |
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Jan 19 2017, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(angkee83 @ Jan 19 2017, 11:37 AM) They are like one stop center for different tours and car rentals. You can survey the price, then contact the tour/car rental company directly to get cheaper price. Cut out the middleman |
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Feb 16 2017, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(phas3r @ Feb 16 2017, 06:43 AM) Yeah might be going around the time as well Northern lights normally from September to March depending on your luck. Minimum days 5 if you only go to Golden Circle and South part. 10 days and above if you make one round around the islandAny itinerary suggestions? What is the minimum suggested days? Are northern lights difficult to see around the time? |
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