Iceland Travel Guide

🌤️ Why Sep-Oct is Perfect • Dual-season magic: Autumn colors + winter’s first auroras• Ideal temps: Around 0°C (safe for driving)• Fewer crowds: Between peak summer/winter 💳 Budget & Visa • Cost benchmark: ~¥20k/person (10-day trip)• Schengen hack: Apply via Norway (faster slots) ✈️ Flight Hacks Booking Tip ExampleLuggage direct? Avoid rechecking at KEF Transit visa? UK/US connections often need oneTerminal transfer >2hrs for CDG/FRA 🚗 Car Rental Must-Knows ✔️ Top companies: Blue Car Rental (local) > Hertz✔️ Insurance: Gravel protection + Sand & Ash ⚠️ Manual cars cost 30% less (but icy roads demand auto) 🧳 Packing List Upgrades • Clothing: Merino wool base layers > cotton• Gear:Waterproof gloves (not just warm ones) Spike grips for icy trails• Food: Bring Sichuan hotpot base (Asian markets scarce) 📱 Survival Apps• Road.is (more detailed than SafeTravel)• Appy Hour (Reykjavík happy hour finder)• 112 Iceland (SOS with GPS) 🎒 Pro Tips• Drone caution: Mini 3 Pro struggles in 15m/s winds• Hot springs hack: Buy Blue Lagoon tickets at 17:00 (sunset slot)• Hidden cost: Gas stations close by 20:00 #Iceland#Travel Guide#Reykjavík#trip diary