One of the most recent and most popular travel destinations has been put on everyone’s radar due to an affordable and accessible way of getting there: WOW Air has fantastic inbound and outbound deals to Europe and the United States from Iceland. Since the airline was founded in November 2011, the affordable direct and stopover flights to Iceland certainly boosted Iceland’s economy and the tourism industry.
Upon landing, you are welcomed by a small airport filled with people who look like they are modeling for an outdoor magazine. Everyone is geared up in flannel, Merrels and Osprey backpacks. With that first impression, you know you’re in for quite an adventure.
A first must-stop in Iceland is the Duty Free Shop. For some reason, alcohol is really expensive in Iceland so stocking up at the airport with a couple bottles of wine could save you a few kronas.
For a small island, there is so much to see and do in Iceland. Make sure you put some of these on your bucket list:
- A drive on the Golden Circle route
- Adventure RV tours through the rolling hills
- A visit to the Blue Lagoon hot springs
- Hiking in the Icelandic mountains
- Visit to the Lake Myvatn Gro-thermal area
- Visit the Skaftafell Park
- Ride the black-sand beaches on horseback
- Experience the unique local cuisine in Reykjavik
- Watch the Northern Lights (visible August to April)
- Mingle with the locals in the pubs to get a feel for local life
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