Iceland is now open to fully vaccinated travellers! Get all the latest travel updates for Iceland and find out how you can visit the Land of Fire and Ice. Our local travel experts would be delighted to plan a trip for you using their insider knowledge, so that you can travel to Iceland with confidence.
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Here’s what Nordic Visitor’s CEO, Ásberg Jónsson, has to say about visiting Iceland now.
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Below you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about visiting Iceland. Our local travel experts – who are based in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík – have all the latest updates regarding entering and exploring Iceland during the pandemic.
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You can now visit Iceland without needing to quarantine if you are fully vaccinated or you have proof of Covid-19 antibodies.
All vaccinated travellers must present a negative Covid test before boarding an aircraft or ship to Iceland. Both a PCR test and a rapid antigen test are accepted. The test must have been collected no more than 72 hours before departure.
If you have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19, you do not need to present a negative Covid test at the border. Instead, you must present a positive PCR test taken more than 14 days ago (self-isolation completed), but no older than 180 days.
Children born in 2005 or later do not have to be tested at the border, whether they are vaccinated or not. They do not need to present a negative PCR certificate upon arrival.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you can still enter Iceland but you will be subject to Covid border measures. This includes presenting a certificate of a negative PCR test prior to starting your journey.
You’d then need to take 2 PCR tests for Covid-19 upon arrival in Iceland, with 5-6 days of quarantine in between each test.
In order to qualify as “fully vaccinated”, you must have received your final dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at least 14 days before your arrival in Iceland. This means 14 days after the second dose for Moderna, Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, and after the first and only dose for the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The Icelandic government is allowing visitors with a full international vaccination certificate to enter the country. Certificates must prove full vaccination with a vaccine that has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) or European Medical Agency.
While some vaccines have already been certified, others are in the process of being approved. It is anticipated that more will be accepted by the summer.
The Icelandic Directorate of Health is updating its Covid-19 guidelines for visiting Iceland, where you can find information on the vaccination certificate requirements.
Iceland has received global recognition for the way it has successfully handled the virus outbreak since February 2020.
Here are 3 quick facts on how Iceland has been handling the Covid-19 outbreak:
Iceland is a peaceful country with modern healthcare services and low levels of crime and pollution. Here are some at-a-glance facts for your reassurance:
For detailed information on Iceland's healthcare and local safety advice, read our health and safety page.
There are some Covid-related restrictions currently in place in Iceland, including the following:
You are also encouraged to wash or sanitise your hands regularly, limit contact with others, and avoid touching your face.
You can stay up to date with Iceland’s regulations by following our blog article: Is Iceland safe to visit?
On a trip to Iceland, you could discover the raw nature that the Land of Fire and Ice is so famous for. Imagine seeing volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and waterfalls. Breathe in the fresh, clean air as you roam the wild landscapes.
Embark on thrilling activities in Iceland like snowmobiling over a glacier, or snorkelling between two tectonic plates. You could even trek or ride in a helicopter to the erupting volcano at Fagradalsfjall, which is considered safe to visit.
Or simply unwind in natural hot springs for a totally relaxing experience. Stroll on black sand beaches and quietly admire the majesty of Iceland’s soul-stirring scenery.
Whatever your perfect Iceland trip looks like, you can rely on our local travel experts to plan it for you. Take a look at our Special Offers for Iceland to enjoy excellent discounts and free cancellation insurance on selected tour packages.
Your dedicated travel consultant will inform you of any changes in national guidelines, should they occur.
If tighter restrictions are put in place in Iceland, your consultant will make adjustments to your itinerary, where necessary. They may need to amend the route or make some other changes. You would not be charged any additional fees if rearrangements had to be made.
Should they need to make changes to your itinerary, your personal consultant will do everything to make sure you still have a special travel experience.
Your personal travel consultant will explain all the details of your tour before you book. Afterwards, if any changes must be made to your itinerary due to Covid-19, they will contact you to make you aware of this.
Rest assured you will not make any financial losses if this is the case. You’ll receive appropriate upgrades or alternative tour options to make up for any changes. For example, if an activity that you paid for is no longer available due to Covid-19, you will be given alternative activities to choose from instead.
If you have cancellation insurance with us, your payment is protected. This means that, if you need to cancel because of Covid-19 related reasons, you will never lose the money you’ve paid to us.
Should you test positive for Covid-19 before your trip, you can rebook your tour, on one occasion, without incurring any change fees. Or you can receive a refund of 80% of the total value of your booking, and a 20% travel credit towards a future tour with Nordic Visitor.
Don’t hesitate to contact your Nordic Visitor travel consultant if you feel unwell in the lead up to your trip. They will do everything they can to support you during this time.
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Discover what our amazing clients, who travelled during the pandemic, thought about their experience with Nordic Visitor.
What a fantastic trip, to such a unique and beautiful island! […] All the arrangements worked perfectly, and the detailed and personalised itinerary prepared by Nordic Visitor was much appreciated. We also loved all the hotels and guesthouses that we stayed in, and the food was uniformly great. Everywhere felt very Covid safe and conscious, and the arrival and departure formalities were fine. Fantastic trip!
- Ian, visited Iceland
This was one of our best trips ever and the amount of research and detail they provided us in hard copies was worth every penny. We knew this trip was going to be full of once in a lifetime experiences and it simply was easier to have them plan it without worrying about the day to day schedule. […] they were available 24/7 which gave me great comfort in knowing I could reach them anytime throughout our trip. Do not hesitate in using Nordic Visitor!
- Melanie, visited Iceland
Nordic Visitor had the whole package figured out and it worked like clockwork […] when we needed to change the pickup details of our last day (twice), they were very quick and responsive to help us. […] I would use this company again in a heartbeat.
- Eric, visited Iceland
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Your safety, wellbeing and enjoyment is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we’ve committed to the Icelandic Tourist Board’s “Clean & Safe” pledge, which reflects the health measures we are implementing to ensure you Travel With Confidence.
Established in 2002, Nordic Visitor is a leading travel agency headquartered in Iceland. Your trip will be planned by one of our Reykjavík-based travel experts, who live and breathe Iceland and provide excellent one-to-one service. You can trust in them to arrange a seamless tour of Iceland for you.
We are used to dealing with unforeseen and sometimes disruptive situations, such as volcano eruptions. So should anything unexpected arise during your tour, don’t worry. We will take care of reworking your itinerary while keeping you safe and informed. Our 24/7 helpline means we’re only a call away.
Nordic Visitor is dedicated to the best service quality, and this is reflected year after year when TripAdvisor awards us with their Certificate of Excellence. We also take great pride in our customer feedback: 97% of our travellers say they would recommend us to friends and family.
Relax and let a local expert handle all the details of planning your trip. We take care of organising everything for you, from route planning to making bookings, so you save time and effort. You can look forward to your tour knowing that the experts have everything in hand.
With Nordic Visitor, you have peace of mind knowing your holiday arrangements with us are 100% financially protected. Your payments are safeguarded with an insurance protection that guarantees you a refund in the unlikely event of insolvency.
Stay at high-quality accommodation on your tour of Iceland. We handpick every hotel and guesthouse included in your itinerary, ensuring that each one meets our high standards and adheres to our health policies. You’ll only stay in accommodation that has been highly rated by our customers.
Here you can find everything you need to know about planning and enjoying travel during these times.
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