Lonely Planet Iceland: 2026 - 2027 Travel Guide Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Reykjavik, Golden Circle,

By Lonely Planet, Carolyn Bain, Alexis Averbuck

Book Overview

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Iceland.

Discover Iceland's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching the Northern Lights over a towering waterfall at M gandifoss Viewpoint, to enjoying a magical north coast experience at Forest Lagoon where forest bathing meets Icelandic spa culture, and fishing for giant sea trout and salmon on the Tunguflj t river.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Icelandtravel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Iceland effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map ofReykjavikGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Silfra Fissure to Katla Geopark and Sn fellsj kull National ParkEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Icelandic culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Reykjavik, Southwest Iceland & the Golden Circle, Southeast Iceland, West Iceland, The Westfjords, North Iceland, East Iceland, The Highlands

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Iceland.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1838697993
• ISBN13: 9781838697990
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Easily the best guide for Iceland

We just returned from a family vacation to Iceland (July 2007) and this was easily the best guide book out there. Very current (no other guide was nearly as up to date), fairly comprehensive and quite spot-on in its observations, it was truly indispensable at times.

The best of the bunch.

Prior to my latest trip to Iceland I purchased a vast array of travel guides: The Rough Guide to Iceland; Insight Guides Iceland; Globetrotter Travel Guide; and Travellers Iceland (Thomas Cook). All of these titles are good and each provided some unique insights. However, when it was time to head to Iceland, and luggage space was at a premium, the only book I took with me was Lonely Planet Iceland. Quite frankly, I can't think of any other praise that would convey so much. Minimal b.s. and concise descriptions, this is as good as it gets. Essential. Highly recommended.

Excellent!

My wife and I flew to Europe with Iceland Air and we had a complimentary stopover in Iceland. Armed with our Lonely Planet guide, we were able to really make the most of our 3 day stop. We took in all of Reykjavik and some outstanding thermal baths outside the city. The guide also gave us some useful local lingo, to "break the ice" (forgive me!) with the natives, who were extremely kind and affable. The restaurant tips were right on the money. I'll be going back to Iceland, and I'll take my LP with me. My wife can come too.

An excellent, reliable guide

I've just returned from Iceland -- deemed the most expensive country in the world after Japan -- and I was able to keep costs down and still have fun with the help of this guide. There is a thorough section on budget accommodation, as well as many fine suggestions for dining out (which can quickly add up to the cost of a 3rd-world country's national debt if you're not careful). I also appreciated the elongated history section, which was much more thorough than in the previous edition. In general, costs and descriptions were extremely accurate, and the suggested iterneraries excellent. I cannot recommend this guide over all others enough.