Experience Iceland

Lonely Planet's Experience Iceland is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Hike across glaciers in Vatnajokull National Park, gaze at the Northern Lights, and learn the ancient sagas of West Iceland, all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Iceland's best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Iceland:

• Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout
• Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests
• Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as new takes on well-known sights
• Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local
• Expert insights take you to the heart of the place, including new Icelandic cuisine, Icelandic music, sagas and folklore, swimming in the Blue Lagoon, hiking in Vatnajokull National Park, and seeing the Northern Lights
• Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
• Covers Reykjavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, East and Southeast Iceland, Akureyri, North Iceland, the Westfjords, and West Iceland

The perfect choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Iceland, our inspiring guide filled with local tips and fresh perspectives, focuses on Iceland's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Iceland guide.

Looking for a guide for Reykjavik? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Reykjavik and Southwest Iceland, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.