Island
Land of fire and ice. Geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, Northern Lights, and the Blue Lagoon. Otherworldly landscapes unlike anywhere else.
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💸Estimated cost for Island
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
¥240,600〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
¥282,600〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
¥375,000〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥207,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Reykjavik
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Mon · 2026-07-06
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visumfrei für Inhaber eines japanischen Passes (bis zu 90 Tage im Schengen-Raum).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
3 months
💬 Language
Isländisch ist Amtssprache. Fast jeder Isländer spricht fließend Englisch.
🚆 Transport
Die Ringstraße (Route 1) umrundet die Insel. Mietwagen sind unverzichtbar. Keine Züge. Inlandsflüge nach Akureyri. Busrundfahrten verfügbar.
💳 Payment
Bargeldlos — Karten werden überall akzeptiert, auch in entlegenen Gebieten.
📋 Travel Basics
Kühles maritimes Klima. Wetter wechselt schnell. Sehr teuer. Keine Mücken. Heiße Thermalquellen überall. 24 Stunden Tageslicht im Sommer, sehr dunkle Winter.
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-04-10
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