Iceland doesn’t have to be expensive. Take a campervan tour of the Golden Circle and visit the sights of the Ring Road on this budget-friendly Iceland itinerary-all for just $2.8k!
Iceland may be the best bucket list destination in the world, a transcendent place where you can climb huge glaciers, catch the Northern Lights and walk among the icebergs of lava beaches. Indeed, we were surrounded by beautiful scenery at every turn – it’s not often that your jaw drops right after leaving the airport!
Another sunset in Iceland
Of course, these exotic spots don’t come cheap. As one of the notoriously expensive Scandinavian countries, Iceland’s prices are staggering. For example, a slice of bread in a convenience store costs about S$8!
But you don’t have to break the bank to see the best of Iceland! We’ve done this for the wallet burners of Switzerland and Norway , and now, here’s our budget-friendly take on the Land of Ice and Fire.
We even offer an epic campervan experience so you can fall asleep under the stars (or even the Northern Lights). A trip to Iceland is an epic trip in itself, but doing it in a camper van turns a road trip into an adventure – so if you’re up for it
Reykjavík
Home to two-thirds of Iceland’s small population, Reykjavik is a bustling center of art and culture, with colorful streets full of character and charm.
Best hot dogs in town
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur is famous for its eponymous “best hot dog” – a juicy sausage dipped in a unique mixture of ketchup, mayonnaise and sweet mustard.
Cost: ISK470 (~S$5.25)
Opening hours: 10am-1am (Sun-Thu). Closes at 4:30am from Friday to Saturday How to get there: 16 minutes walk from Hotel 101
Reykjavik City Attractions
Harpa Concert Hall ends the night with more than 10,000 glass structures that catch the light like a kaleidoscope, reflecting vibrant colors in the waters below.
Harpa Concert Hall. Photo credit: Meet in Reykjavik
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Best visited at sunset. How to get there: 24-minute walk from Hofdi House; 19-minute walk from Hotel 101
