5 DOS and DON'TS in Iceland 🇮🇸 Tips for visitors from a local Icelander 💡

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • 5 do's and don'ts for when you come to Iceland 🤚 🇮🇸
    Book The Reykjavík Food Walk here ➡️ www.thereykjavikfoodwalk.com/
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    Do you need more tips for your upcoming Iceland trip? Comment below if you wish to see more videos covering other Icelandic related tips👇
    00:00 - Intro
    00:37 - DO enjoy the nature 🌱
    01:28 - DO prepare for all types of weather ⛈️
    02:05 - DO take your shoes off 👞
    02:35 - DO enjoy the local cuisine 🍲
    04:02 - DO shower naked 🚿
    04:54 - DON'T stop in the middle of the road 🛑
    05:23 - DON'T buy beer at the grocery store 🍺
    05:59 - DON'T expect to see the Northern Lights always 🚫
    06:33 - DON'T get to close to the sneaker waves
    07:06 - DON'T do the Glacier Lagoon as a day trip 🚙
    08:08 - Outro
    Follow us on Instagram 📲 @reykjavikfood & @wakeupreykjavik
    Coming to Iceland and looking for other fun things to do? 🎉
    Check out our tour page wakeupreykjavik.com/tours
    TOURS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
    The Reykjavík Food Walk ➡️ www.thereykjavikfoodwalk.com/
    The Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/natu...
    The South Coast Tour ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/sout...
    The Snæfellsnes Tour ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/snae...
    The Northern Lights Tour ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/nort...
    2 day South Coast adventure with Ice Cave ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/2-da...
    2 day South Coast adventure with Glacier Hike ➡️ wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/2-da...
    For any assistance with tours, our restaurant recommendation list or just with planning a trip to Iceland, send us an email at info@wakeupreykjavik.com 📧🧡

Komentáře • 59

  • @catiewitt2621
    @catiewitt2621 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I booked all my tours through Wake Up Reykjavik and I’m so thankful that I got to work with local small businesses and guides! I had only amazing things to say about all my tours and guides. And the food tour was MY FAV!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci +1

      And we are sooo thankful to hear that you came and joined our fun tour! 🧡

  • @fredwardfortyhands7928
    @fredwardfortyhands7928 Před 2 měsíci +3

    One more thing about the road- look up how roundabouts work in Iceland. About 1/4 of all accidents that happen in roundabouts involve tourists. The gist is that the inside (left) lane has right of way, so if you are on the outside lane trying to go straight (2nd exit), you must yield to anyone on the inside trying to turn right (1st exit). I bring this up because I was the tourist who didn’t know the rules and I got into a fender bender before even reaching Reykjavík from the airport 🥲

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      A great point! ⭕️ Driving here sure can be tricky 🚙

  • @chezellis
    @chezellis Před měsícem +2

    I'm glad CZcams brought up your videos. Unfortunately, we're coming into Iceland on a cruise ship, so 7 hours in Akureryi, 6 hours in Isafjordur (assuming we can even tender in) and then a day and a half in Reykjavik doesn't leave room for much except little samplers, but your videos are very informative. Thank you.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před měsícem +1

      I'm so happy to hear you found us! But there is plenty to do in Reykjavík with a day and a half, you could probably do a Food Walk + Puffin tour and then check out some landmarks like Perlan museum 🥳

  • @karenjohnson5634
    @karenjohnson5634 Před 2 měsíci +3

    My mom, my aunt, and I have booked our trip to Iceland for the end of January 2025!!! I cannot wait! My dream is to see the northern lights and pray I can see them! I can’t wait to explore your beautiful country and meet people! I still can’t believe I’m really going!!! Pinch me!! 😂😊❤

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh wow hooow cool!!! There is so much fun to do here in January, definitely check out or Winter in Iceland video for more information on that 🥳

    • @karenjohnson5634
      @karenjohnson5634 Před 2 měsíci

      @@WakeUpReykjavik.thank you for responding! I’m heading over to that video now!!❤❤😊😊

  • @joanneherrman4437
    @joanneherrman4437 Před 9 dny

    I hope you are our food tour guide!

  • @Barbiyaify
    @Barbiyaify Před 2 měsíci

    I love this, thank you!

  • @ChasingTruth-ft1dv
    @ChasingTruth-ft1dv Před 13 dny

    Great personality ❤

  • @RM-vf3rn
    @RM-vf3rn Před 11 dny

    absoutley brill advice

  • @terrykuhl
    @terrykuhl Před 2 měsíci

    See you Monday!

  • @Dave-pz6vs
    @Dave-pz6vs Před 2 měsíci

    great info!

  • @purpletc1
    @purpletc1 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great tips!!! One more personal tip… if possible..Do see the puffins in season! The highlight of my holiday

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      That's a great add on tip, I will have to add it on when we do this video part 2 haha!

  • @a.90.a.todas.partes
    @a.90.a.todas.partes Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm really looking forward to moving to Iceland to work and live. The language is proving to be a bit challenging, but I'm putting a lot of effort into learning it. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @crezborgia7253
    @crezborgia7253 Před 2 měsíci

    I was there 2 weeks ago. Absolutely spectacular country & the Icelanders were a blast! Great humour, friendly & so proud of their beautiful home. Loved it there!

  • @brettelizabethspore
    @brettelizabethspore Před 2 měsíci +2

    I find your videos concise and entertaining. Thank you for giving me so much insight into Iceland.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh thank YOU for the sweetest comment! 🧡 We sure hope to see you here one day!

  • @selaymanarabi9012
    @selaymanarabi9012 Před 13 dny

    Goooooooooooood ❤

  • @Genesis_06178
    @Genesis_06178 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much for all of this wonderful information!! Can’t wait to visit Iceland for the first time In May !!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      You are so welcome! We can't WAIT to see you this May, enjoy it so much 🧡

  • @michaelmellor
    @michaelmellor Před 29 dny

    Where is the link for recommendations on where to rent waterproof clothing? Thanks!

  • @valkyr8
    @valkyr8 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I did the food tour my first day and had the best time!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That's awesome to hear! 🧡 Thanks for joining in and watching!

  • @SondicoDenann
    @SondicoDenann Před 2 měsíci

    I’ll be coming in Dec this year. I’ll definitely be reaching out to book trips with you!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci +1

      How exciting! We can't WAIT to see you here soon! 🧡🥳

  • @charlottethornton3343
    @charlottethornton3343 Před 2 měsíci

    Another great video! Have learned so much from your videos. All my tours with your agency are booked and counting down the days until we get to explore your beautiful country!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it! And we can't WAIT to see you here soon 🇮🇸

  • @john82490
    @john82490 Před 2 měsíci

    I booked my food tour with your team yesterday. I can't wait to be in Iceland!

  • @Heyyy746
    @Heyyy746 Před dnem

    I may move to iceland if everythimg goes to plan😂I always watch your vids so i can learn more!

  • @CyndiTroke
    @CyndiTroke Před 2 měsíci

    Iceland has always been a dream of mine So excited my dream is going to come true April 28

  • @beasamuel6050
    @beasamuel6050 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for all of your information l was in reykjavik on February l didn't see the northern lights but it was fantastic food people stunning coming back next year

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      You are so welcome! And we would LOVE to have you here again 🇮🇸

  • @JanetSchroeder-cs6td
    @JanetSchroeder-cs6td Před 14 dny

    We have booked 2 tours through you in June. One is the Blue Lagoon. We are coming from the US so get in at 7:00 am so we are stopping first at the Blue Lagoon. What is the best and fastest way to get from the Blue Lagoon to our hotel in the city? Thanks.

  • @stugotz20
    @stugotz20 Před 20 dny

    Gudný’s video’s are the absolute best. Every one gets me excited to visit Iceland on our trip this summer. Along with our many plans for our travels along the Ring Road, we cannot wait for our Reykjavik Food Walk Tour. I, not so much my wife, am looking forward to trying fermented shark. Well, maybe not so much but I am not leaving Iceland without try this local “delicacy”.
    Thanks again Gudny for the great videos.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 18 dny

      Wow, how nice are you! 🥹 Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to commend 🧡 We sure are excited to see you here soon! 🧡

  • @MeghFitzpatrick
    @MeghFitzpatrick Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the great tips! Do you also have any tips for foreigners about how to plan bathroom breaks when self-touring around the country? I have heard it can be a challenge!

    • @udaykumarangadi9279
      @udaykumarangadi9279 Před 2 měsíci

      Indeed it is a task...just returned from Iceland 😢

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      Hey there! Hmm not quite, I mean, most towns have gas stations with bathrooms? 🤔 so if you aim for those you should have them quite frequently!

  • @1103beka
    @1103beka Před 2 měsíci

    Do all your grocery stores have signs in German? 😂 Great video, as always.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Haha, there was a bit of a problem with finding b-rolls for this video hehe 🙈

  • @terrykuhl
    @terrykuhl Před 2 měsíci +1

    We are going to Iceland, Madrid, and Rome. We don't want to haul our winter gear all throughout Europe. Any tips for that? We were thinking of shipping our winter coats home before we left Iceland.

    • @deadendqueen5886
      @deadendqueen5886 Před 2 měsíci

      I haven't done this, but I heard on another creators video that you can rent winter clothing and gear upon landing in Iceland. Shipping the coats back could be cheaper; something to look into though!

  • @kailynnerexler890
    @kailynnerexler890 Před 2 měsíci

    I love that your grocery store non-beer is almost the same amount of alcohol as actual American beer sold in bars 😅

  • @karenjohnson5634
    @karenjohnson5634 Před 2 měsíci

    This may be a dumb question, but will I need to do anything different for cellphone service? I will be coming from the United States. Will I still be able to call back home while in Iceland?

  • @catiewitt2621
    @catiewitt2621 Před 2 měsíci

    I got to see someone be silly at the black sand beach.. so scary!

  • @M_Ladd
    @M_Ladd Před 2 měsíci

    Where does one stay when in Iceland?

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  Před 2 měsíci

      Hey there! We always recommend staying in Reykjavík 101 downtown area to be close to all the action! The bars, restaurants and close to any pick up locations! 🥳

  • @Skyeyedronography
    @Skyeyedronography Před 2 měsíci +1

    To cut a long story short with the "don'ts": use your brain, don't be an annoying tourist and respect the Icelandic culture and its rules. It's that simple. ☝🏻
    And please do that! It's super annoying to find tourists who think they have a bonus.