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Essential Travel Tips in Iceland for a Unforgettable Journey

Plan with Confidence, Travel in Style: Let us be your Guide in Iceland

Welcome to Lilja Tours’ collection of expert travel tips in Iceland — thoughtfully crafted to elevate your experience, from planning to arrival. Whether you're joining one of our private tours or exploring on your own, our insights are designed to help you travel smarter, safer, and in style.

This blog reflects the questions we hear most often from our well-travelled guests, as well as trending topics we see across social media. Our goal is simple: to help you create an unforgettable journey in Iceland, marked by comfort, authenticity, and wonder.

Explore Iceland Through the Eyes of Private Travel Experts

Authentic Advice for Your Personalized Journey

In this blog, we go beyond basic travel tips. Whether you're planning a tailor made trip or simply curious about how to travel smarter, you’ll find insights from real on-the-ground experience. From choosing between custom tours or small groups, to witnessing volcanic landscapes up close — we share it all.

Our goal is to enrich your travel planning with expert advice shaped by years of creating private tours and personalized itineraries in Iceland. This space grows continuously with fresh topics, inspired by our guests' most frequent questions and our own explorations. Even if you're traveling independently, you'll benefit from our passion for thoughtful, individual travel.

Top luxury hotels in Iceland featured in our complete guide

Top 10 Best Hotels in Iceland

Discover the top 10 best hotels in Iceland in our luxury travel guide. From boutique stays in Reykjavík to glacier-view suites, find where to stay for an unforgettable experience.

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Active volcano with glowing molten lava in Iceland

See real molten lava in Iceland

Can you see real lava in Iceland? Learn how to witness glowing molten lava, from spectacular eruptions to the immersive Lava Show and scenic helicopter tours.

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Volcanoes
Helicopter tour over a volcano in Iceland

Top 10 Reykjavík activities

From exclusive helicopter flights to immersive museums and natural wonders, discover the 10 best activities from Reykjavík. A must-read for Iceland travelers.

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Contrasting travel styles in Iceland: scenic self-drive, intimate group, or private guide

Choosing the Right Tour in Iceland

Compare the pros and cons of self drive tours, small group adventures and luxury private tours in Iceland to find the perfect travel style for your trip.

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