Iceland Tourist Traps to Avoid
💰 Airport Currency Exchange Trap: Keflavík Airport exchange counters charge 8-12% fees Smart Alternative:Withdraw ISK from Arion Bank ATMs (3% max fee) Use contactless payments (95% of places accept Apple Pay) 🦜 Lundi Puffin Shops Reality Check: Most "Icelandic" souvenirs are Made in ChinaPuffin plushies cost 2,990 ISK here vs. 1,200 ISK at local supermarkets Authentic Alternatives:Handknit Association (Skólavörðustígur 19) for real lopapeysa sweaters Kolaportið flea market for vintage Viking coins ✈️ Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck Overrated Truth:8km round-trip hike on flat black sand (boring!)No shade + frequent 50km/h winds Better Adventure:DC-3 wreck at Þrídrangaviti (accessible by thrilling helicopter tour) 🧶 Fake Lopapeysa Alert Spot Fakes: Authentic: Un-dyed wool with 8-point star patternFake: Acrylic blend, printed designs (~50% cheaper) Real Deal:Rammagerðin or Geysir stores (certified Icelandic wool) 🚿 Blue Lagoon Premium Scam Upsell Trick:"Premium" entry adds just a robe & 1 drink for +€60 Local Secret:Sky Lagoon's "Pure Pass" (€45) has better ocean views #Lundi búð#Reykjavík Domestic Airport #Reykjavík#Iceland#travel guide