Anonymous
07/19/2025 15:14
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
We went in late October and had a great time.
Absolutely get the maximum amount of car insurance you can.
Absolutely get the maximum amount of car insurance you can.
Anonymous
07/19/2025 13:12
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
We were there in July and one of the mountain passes on the ring road got a couple inches of snow— was hard to see anything driving (we weren’t fortunately).
Anonymous
07/19/2025 07:01
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
Anonymous wrote:You need a car. Driving is very easy. You see so much more. The best part of Iceland is seeing the grand landscapes as you drive through them.
We went last year at the end of March. The equinoxes are a high time for chances to see the northern lights. You see them more through your phone’s camera.
We stayed drove to Vic after we landed and stayed their two nights. On the full day, we drove to the Diamond Beach and where you can get a glacier walk.
We loved the black sand beach and the cliffs.
We drove back past Reykjavik and went to the Sneafellsnes peninsula. On the way we went to the Settlement Center in Bogarnes. Lovely lunch in their cafe and a different kind of museum that talked about one particular saga. I loved their gift shop.
We stayed at the Langaholt hotel. It was very barren outside in March. I loved the cliffs at Hellnar. We turned back here and went over the mountain on 54. It was a little dicey. Still quite a bit of snow on the road. On the other side of the peninsula, we stopped at Kirkjufellsfoss for the obligatory picture from games of thrones (which we were not fans, really). Beyond the glacier, This was the only place we needed snow boots that we dragged all over Iceland.
Then, we stayed in Reykjavik for the rest of our stay. We made two reservations for the tomato restaurant and picked the best day to do the Golden circle and cancelled the other reservation. The golden circle is well documented. Start early! It gets busy, even in March. We arrived at Thingvellir national park well before the cafe/gift shop opened. The bathrooms were open. We did a hike and were back when the main shops opened. I liked their little museum. The parking lot was complete full when we came back from our hike, but we had our hike alone- I loved it.
We went to Lagaurvatn Fontana for their geothermal brown bread. It was a last minute stop request by one of our children and it was a fun little stop. The brown bread is delicious. Then, we had lunch at the tomato restaurant- which was really nice an calming eating in a green house. The geyser was a little disappointing, but Gullfoss waterfall was stunning. It was incredibly windy, so hold on!
We enjoyed the Perlan in Reykjavik and the lunch in their revolving restaurant was very nice too.
I wanted to add that you absolutely need to get the fullest additional insurance you can. Everyone I know had some sort of ding on a windshield or elsewhere. The wind is brutal. We had a windshield ding and did not have to worry about any payment since we had the insurance.
Anonymous
07/19/2025 07:00
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
You need a car. Driving is very easy. You see so much more. The best part of Iceland is seeing the grand landscapes as you drive through them.
We went last year at the end of March. The equinoxes are a high time for chances to see the northern lights. You see them more through your phone’s camera.
We stayed drove to Vic after we landed and stayed their two nights. On the full day, we drove to the Diamond Beach and where you can get a glacier walk.
We loved the black sand beach and the cliffs.
We drove back past Reykjavik and went to the Sneafellsnes peninsula. On the way we went to the Settlement Center in Bogarnes. Lovely lunch in their cafe and a different kind of museum that talked about one particular saga. I loved their gift shop.
We stayed at the Langaholt hotel. It was very barren outside in March. I loved the cliffs at Hellnar. We turned back here and went over the mountain on 54. It was a little dicey. Still quite a bit of snow on the road. On the other side of the peninsula, we stopped at Kirkjufellsfoss for the obligatory picture from games of thrones (which we were not fans, really). Beyond the glacier, This was the only place we needed snow boots that we dragged all over Iceland.
Then, we stayed in Reykjavik for the rest of our stay. We made two reservations for the tomato restaurant and picked the best day to do the Golden circle and cancelled the other reservation. The golden circle is well documented. Start early! It gets busy, even in March. We arrived at Thingvellir national park well before the cafe/gift shop opened. The bathrooms were open. We did a hike and were back when the main shops opened. I liked their little museum. The parking lot was complete full when we came back from our hike, but we had our hike alone- I loved it.
We went to Lagaurvatn Fontana for their geothermal brown bread. It was a last minute stop request by one of our children and it was a fun little stop. The brown bread is delicious. Then, we had lunch at the tomato restaurant- which was really nice an calming eating in a green house. The geyser was a little disappointing, but Gullfoss waterfall was stunning. It was incredibly windy, so hold on!
We enjoyed the Perlan in Reykjavik and the lunch in their revolving restaurant was very nice too.
We went last year at the end of March. The equinoxes are a high time for chances to see the northern lights. You see them more through your phone’s camera.
We stayed drove to Vic after we landed and stayed their two nights. On the full day, we drove to the Diamond Beach and where you can get a glacier walk.
We loved the black sand beach and the cliffs.
We drove back past Reykjavik and went to the Sneafellsnes peninsula. On the way we went to the Settlement Center in Bogarnes. Lovely lunch in their cafe and a different kind of museum that talked about one particular saga. I loved their gift shop.
We stayed at the Langaholt hotel. It was very barren outside in March. I loved the cliffs at Hellnar. We turned back here and went over the mountain on 54. It was a little dicey. Still quite a bit of snow on the road. On the other side of the peninsula, we stopped at Kirkjufellsfoss for the obligatory picture from games of thrones (which we were not fans, really). Beyond the glacier, This was the only place we needed snow boots that we dragged all over Iceland.
Then, we stayed in Reykjavik for the rest of our stay. We made two reservations for the tomato restaurant and picked the best day to do the Golden circle and cancelled the other reservation. The golden circle is well documented. Start early! It gets busy, even in March. We arrived at Thingvellir national park well before the cafe/gift shop opened. The bathrooms were open. We did a hike and were back when the main shops opened. I liked their little museum. The parking lot was complete full when we came back from our hike, but we had our hike alone- I loved it.
We went to Lagaurvatn Fontana for their geothermal brown bread. It was a last minute stop request by one of our children and it was a fun little stop. The brown bread is delicious. Then, we had lunch at the tomato restaurant- which was really nice an calming eating in a green house. The geyser was a little disappointing, but Gullfoss waterfall was stunning. It was incredibly windy, so hold on!
We enjoyed the Perlan in Reykjavik and the lunch in their revolving restaurant was very nice too.
Anonymous
07/19/2025 05:07
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
I think 10 days is doable on the ring road but 12 would be a little more comfortable.
I've done it in Spring and Fall kind of off-season. It was pretty cold, icy snowy, etc. At one point we were about a half day ahead of a dust storm or maybe it was sand with high wind. Anyway, not for the faint of heart. But really beautiful.
We did it in a camper van for flexibility on where we'd go/stay on any given day.
Pro tip: the municipal pools are amazing. Especially heated outdoors in the winter. So good.
The food is not particularly special and pretty pricey.
I've done it in Spring and Fall kind of off-season. It was pretty cold, icy snowy, etc. At one point we were about a half day ahead of a dust storm or maybe it was sand with high wind. Anyway, not for the faint of heart. But really beautiful.
We did it in a camper van for flexibility on where we'd go/stay on any given day.
Pro tip: the municipal pools are amazing. Especially heated outdoors in the winter. So good.
The food is not particularly special and pretty pricey.
Anonymous
07/19/2025 00:10
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
PS I do remember when we picked up our rental car they warned us not to let the door go when we opened it because sometimes the wind gusts catch it and damage the car.
Also, it’s easy to combine 3-5 days in Iceland with 3-5 days in Britain or the EU given the way Icelandair layover fares work.
Also, it’s easy to combine 3-5 days in Iceland with 3-5 days in Britain or the EU given the way Icelandair layover fares work.
Anonymous
07/19/2025 00:07
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
I am not an Iceland expert but 8-10 days seems like sort of an awkward amount of time for Iceland— it might not be enough to do the ring road but it might be a lot to just do day trips out of Reykjavik.
I’d probably look for outfitters that run tours— you might prefer not to be the drivers and even if you don’t use them the itinerary might give you ideas.
I’d probably look for outfitters that run tours— you might prefer not to be the drivers and even if you don’t use them the itinerary might give you ideas.
Anonymous
07/18/2025 22:32
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
We were there in March a few years ago and no, you don’t stay in a “resort” for 8-10 days. It’s not the Caribbean. It’s Iceland. You’re going to want a car, but driving in March is not for the faint of heart. One minute its sunny, the next minute it’s snowing. The next minute it’s snowing hard. You turned the corner, and it’s not snowing at all. It gets dark early and it’s always very windy.
It’s a beautiful country and we loved it but you’ve got to get out and see it, you need a car for that, and damn it’s cold!
It’s a beautiful country and we loved it but you’ve got to get out and see it, you need a car for that, and damn it’s cold!
Anonymous
07/18/2025 21:34
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
I haven't been but was looking into it and from what I read -
How comfortable are you driving in windy and snowy conditions? That is what you will be looking at in March.
- Have Reykjavik as a home base and do the long day tours if you are not good with driving in icy conditions. If you can drive, get the 4 wheel drive with studded tires and full insurance.
- Must sees - Golden triangle, Kerid Crater, South Iceland - Seljalandfoss, skogafoss
- Glacier lagoon with the Zodiac tours (not the amphibian tours)
- Glacier hike
- Blue ice cave/Crystal caves in Vatnajokull
- Snaefellness peninsula if you have time. From what I read, you need 2 weeks for the entire Ring Road, but for major things to do, people go up to Vatnajokull and turn back.
If you have a car, you can stay in Vik after hitting up the falls and do the glacier lagoon and cave tours from there
People also do the lava cave as a day trip from Reykjavik
How comfortable are you driving in windy and snowy conditions? That is what you will be looking at in March.
- Have Reykjavik as a home base and do the long day tours if you are not good with driving in icy conditions. If you can drive, get the 4 wheel drive with studded tires and full insurance.
- Must sees - Golden triangle, Kerid Crater, South Iceland - Seljalandfoss, skogafoss
- Glacier lagoon with the Zodiac tours (not the amphibian tours)
- Glacier hike
- Blue ice cave/Crystal caves in Vatnajokull
- Snaefellness peninsula if you have time. From what I read, you need 2 weeks for the entire Ring Road, but for major things to do, people go up to Vatnajokull and turn back.
If you have a car, you can stay in Vik after hitting up the falls and do the glacier lagoon and cave tours from there
People also do the lava cave as a day trip from Reykjavik
Anonymous
07/18/2025 21:21
Subject: Iceland end of March spring break help
Family of 4 with 2 teens for maybe 8-10 days?
Need a bit of help getting the general outline of places to see.
Thanks for any advice on places to stay and to look into - can't miss stuff - open to itinerary, not sure if we need to rent a car or just stay put somewhere for a few days like a resort and engage in activities that way?
Need a bit of help getting the general outline of places to see.
Thanks for any advice on places to stay and to look into - can't miss stuff - open to itinerary, not sure if we need to rent a car or just stay put somewhere for a few days like a resort and engage in activities that way?