Getting around

So, you’re coming to Iceland and plan on renting a car. Here are some important tips about driving in Iceland that will help keep you safe and make your experience that much better.

The drive from Iceland’s capital Reykjavík to the idyllic former fishing village of Vík takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and takes you through moss-covered lava fields, gleaming glacier edges and impressive waterfalls worth seeing. With all the incredible natural beauty along the way, here are a few tips on where to stop on your drive to Vík!

Learn more about the weather in Iceland in May, includes information about temperatures, length of day, precipitation & local events. From Berjaya Hotels.

So what’s the weather like? That is one of the most difficult questions you can ask an Icelander.

Whether you're here on an extended layover or for a fully-fledged vacation, making a rough outline of priorities will ensure you maximize your time, while leaving room for the spontaneous.

10 Days Exploring Southern Iceland Written by Kate Holthouser for Berjaya Hotels. Regardless of where one hangs their hat in Iceland, you’re guaranteed to experience things to write home about. But one area of the country that really stuns is the south.

An American in Iceland: Notes from a Field Journal Written by Kate Holthouser for Berjaya Hotels

Some may know that the capital city is Reykjavik but not much else. This blog post is for those who want to break out and see more of Iceland. So, without further ado we present: Places to visit other than Reykjavik.

The unpredictable nature of the Icelandic nature never seizes to amaze. Or catch visitors by surprise. That’s why we asked the Icelandic search-and-rescue professionals ICE-SAR what are the best ways to stay safe when exploring the incredible country.