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!
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!! 😂😊❤
The sneaker waves are no joke. We watched someone almost get taken at that beach. There hadn't been a wave for a while so some people got bold. Then, bam, a wave out of no where and everyone ran but an older gentleman fell and we watched the wave completely wash over him and I expected him to be gone but when the wave receded he was clinging to the sand with his finger tips. It was scary. Don't get complacent. The ocean will swallow you.
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 🥲
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.
We did a glacier walk last week. Although there are no ice caves in summer, there was a possibility to go down into the glacier and see the blue ice. It was incredible!
I'm glad TH-cam 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.
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 🥳
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!
Ich war zweimal in Island. Das erstemal für 1 woche im 2022 und das zweitemal für 2 wochen in 2023. Nun lerne ich Isländisch, im selbst studium mit einer App und einem Heft für anfänger. Island gefällt mir so sehr, dass ich nach Island auswandern möchte.😊
Ich spiel mit dem Gedanken seit Jahren, obwohl ich noch nie dort war. Aber ich weiß nicht wie viele Jahre ich die Hitze in meiner Heimatstadt noch aushalte, und mit Island liebäugle ich schon immer. Aber naja, ist halt alles nicht so einfach...
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.
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!
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!
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.
I just got back from Iceland two weeks ago. My daughter and I were on the way to the airport and were able to view lava from the eruption that took place on 22.8.24. I feel like that made the trip complete. The only bad thing was that the airline lost the suitcase containing my cold-weather gear. I had to make do in high winds with just a sweater and a borrowed windbreaker. Next time I go I'll pack much better!
Wow how special! And we sure are sorry to hear about that, a great tip is to check out icelandcover.com and simply rent the stuff you need - no need to worry about the packing hassle and even if the luggage gets lost, your still covered ✈️
Iceland has been a dream trio of mine since I was 14 And I finally booked the trip for my 20th birthday in October 🥹🥹 I’m really hoping to see the northern lights but it wasn’t what originally made me fall in love with Iceland in the first place so if I don’t see them I know everything else I’ll see will be just as breath taking Now I’m just obsessively watching videos about Iceland to prepare for the trip 😅
Just booked my trip with my boyfriend for may 2025, 7 days. I’m so excited please tell me what is a way I can take advantage of the 7 days and see as much as possible
Luv your videos...hilarious and vvvvvvv informative...currently in Iceland and heading to blue lagoon tomorrow...thank u for all the tips.....iceland STUNNING .
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
I visited Iceland in 2018 and the local cuisine was great. I still dream of the rye bread ice cream at Cafe Loki. 11/10 would raid the European coastline for some.
I will NEVER understand why people don't automatically remove their shoes when going into someone's home? Even if they say I don't have to, I do. Its just the right thing to do. I grew up in North Michigan, people ALWAYS walked into my parent's home with wet boots/shoes on. JUST RUDE.
terrific video, ive signed up for the Reykjavic Spring Marathon in April. looking fwd to get there & explore. thinking of renting a car to explore the island.
are all the rules in skyrim applies in iceland? should i be worrying of encountering imperial soldiers or stormcloaks? does "thu'um" skills matters at all in iceland?
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.
Hai can you provide information regarding money exchange whether it is best to change money at airport or at a local money changer who gives better rate.
I am planning yo drive from vik i myrdal driving by our own to diamond beach? I need to be back in Kaltla for a tour, is it possible? Thank you for the advise
Yes! Since the hot water comes directly from the ground, nothing added and nothing taken out - so it's naturally and geothermal heated. With that, you can get a slight sulfur smell but that's just the hot water faucet ☺️
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!
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?
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! 🥳
@@jewishcoupon right enough but I still want to SEE what is produced before I approve it. Same way I have to mark the test and see the results before I pass the student.
I'd say: DON'T book day tours and get driven around in groups. DO book a rental car (possibly 4x4) and head into the nature by yourself (and if possible, enjoy the solitude in the highlands!)
There are few things I hate more than being asked to take off my shoes when entering someone's home. I will oblige, but I will probably never come back because of the ridiculous inhospitability.
Maybe a “Don’t” is to assume every single person in Iceland are fans of Bjork and the Sugarcubes. 😊 All kidding aside, thank you for the information. We look forward to a tour we’ll be taking with your company two months from now.
DO feel absolutely horrified at the cost of everything DON'T go back to Iceland ever again as every other European country is cheaper and just as pretty
Grammar FYI - I know English is not your first language, however, may I help you a bit? It is incorrect to say "more easy". Correct English is simply to say "easier".
Give the girl a break…. For a second language she is mustard!!! If you are such an expert in the English language you must have heard the expression……. If you’ve nothing nice to say , say nothing at all!
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.
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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!
And we are sooo thankful to hear that you came and joined our fun tour! 🧡
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!! 😂😊❤
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 🥳
@@WakeUpReykjavik.thank you for responding! I’m heading over to that video now!!❤❤😊😊
Hey, I’m also planning to go in January 2025. Hope you enjoy
Have fun enjoy & take alot of pictures & videos. Once in a lifetime adventures.
Have fun
The sneaker waves are no joke. We watched someone almost get taken at that beach. There hadn't been a wave for a while so some people got bold. Then, bam, a wave out of no where and everyone ran but an older gentleman fell and we watched the wave completely wash over him and I expected him to be gone but when the wave receded he was clinging to the sand with his finger tips. It was scary. Don't get complacent. The ocean will swallow you.
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 🥲
A great point! ⭕️ Driving here sure can be tricky 🚙
I find your videos concise and entertaining. Thank you for giving me so much insight into Iceland.
Oh thank YOU for the sweetest comment! 🧡 We sure hope to see you here one day!
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.
How nice.
We did a glacier walk last week. Although there are no ice caves in summer, there was a possibility to go down into the glacier and see the blue ice. It was incredible!
I did the food tour my first day and had the best time!
That's awesome to hear! 🧡 Thanks for joining in and watching!
I went four times to Iceland, and every trip with guaranteed polar lights, at least 2 nights out of the 4 or so nights in Iceland.
I'm glad TH-cam 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.
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 🥳
Thank you... see you in early December 2024!
thanx for informations, now I´m even more excited to visit iceland in january...Best wishes from germany, Marco
You are so welcome! And we can't wait to see you soon!
Iceland has always been a dream of mine So excited my dream is going to come true April 28
How awesome! We sure can't wait to see you then! 🥳
See you Monday!
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!
Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it! And we can't WAIT to see you here soon 🇮🇸
Guđný, you all are the best! We miss you and Iceland!!! Takk fyrir! ❤
Noo, you guys are! We sure hope to see you here again one day! 😍
@@WakeUpReykjavik. Same here, Guđný! Hugs from California to you, Dan, and the whole team!!! 🥰
Ich war zweimal in Island. Das erstemal für 1 woche im 2022 und das zweitemal für 2 wochen in 2023. Nun lerne ich Isländisch, im selbst studium mit einer App und einem Heft für anfänger. Island gefällt mir so sehr, dass ich nach Island auswandern möchte.😊
Ich spiel mit dem Gedanken seit Jahren, obwohl ich noch nie dort war. Aber ich weiß nicht wie viele Jahre ich die Hitze in meiner Heimatstadt noch aushalte, und mit Island liebäugle ich schon immer. Aber naja, ist halt alles nicht so einfach...
Do you also have vegetarian options or specialties for food from island ?😍
Yes we do!! Just note it as you book! ☺️
I booked my food tour with your team yesterday. I can't wait to be in Iceland!
Yaaayy! Thank you so much! ☺️🧡
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.
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!
I love this, thank you!
Thank you so much for all of this wonderful information!! Can’t wait to visit Iceland for the first time In May !!
You are so welcome! We can't WAIT to see you this May, enjoy it so much 🧡
Fab video, off to Iceland in a couple of weeks❤
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!
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.
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! 🧡
I'll be there in early September. I can't wait to see your beautiful country!
I just got back from Iceland two weeks ago. My daughter and I were on the way to the airport and were able to view lava from the eruption that took place on 22.8.24. I feel like that made the trip complete. The only bad thing was that the airline lost the suitcase containing my cold-weather gear. I had to make do in high winds with just a sweater and a borrowed windbreaker.
Next time I go I'll pack much better!
Wow how special! And we sure are sorry to hear about that, a great tip is to check out icelandcover.com and simply rent the stuff you need - no need to worry about the packing hassle and even if the luggage gets lost, your still covered ✈️
Bets are open: which one will make you wait longer, wait for an eruption of Strokkur, or wait for someone to be caught by a wave at Reynisfjara ?
Spend a week in iceland. Still trying to convince my wife to move to iceland. At least for the summer. Lol
I may move to iceland if everythimg goes to plan😂I always watch your vids so i can learn more!
How fun is that! Thanks for watching 🧡
I am booked in to Iceland for September I can’t wait!
And we can't wait to see you! 🥳
We are also planning to visit Iceland in September. Thanks for the informative and entertaining video.
I’ll be coming in Dec this year. I’ll definitely be reaching out to book trips with you!
How exciting! We can't WAIT to see you here soon! 🧡🥳
Iceland has been a dream trio of mine since I was 14
And I finally booked the trip for my 20th birthday in October 🥹🥹
I’m really hoping to see the northern lights but it wasn’t what originally made me fall in love with Iceland in the first place so if I don’t see them I know everything else I’ll see will be just as breath taking
Now I’m just obsessively watching videos about Iceland to prepare for the trip 😅
Oh WOW! How exciting! We can't wait to see you here soon! 🥳🧡
I am researching different countries to move to. Any advice on where to start? Iceland is a top contender for me.
When I see a beautiful place with its own culture I stay away out of respect. I feel this way about Tibet, Japan, Iceland, and Disney World.
Just booked my trip with my boyfriend for may 2025, 7 days. I’m so excited please tell me what is a way I can take advantage of the 7 days and see as much as possible
Luv your videos...hilarious and vvvvvvv informative...currently in Iceland and heading to blue lagoon tomorrow...thank u for all the tips.....iceland STUNNING .
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! 🧡
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
You are so welcome! And we would LOVE to have you here again 🇮🇸
I visited Iceland in 2018 and the local cuisine was great. I still dream of the rye bread ice cream at Cafe Loki. 11/10 would raid the European coastline for some.
I hope you are our food tour guide!
I will NEVER understand why people don't automatically remove their shoes when going into someone's home? Even if they say I don't have to, I do. Its just the right thing to do. I grew up in North Michigan, people ALWAYS walked into my parent's home with wet boots/shoes on. JUST RUDE.
terrific video, ive signed up for the Reykjavic Spring Marathon in April. looking fwd to get there & explore. thinking of renting a car to explore the island.
how do I book the 3 hour tour with a local Icelander? :)
How AWESOME! We can't WAIT to see you then and good luck! 🥳 you can book it here: wakeupreykjavik.com/tour/the-reykjavik-food-tour 😍
I want to live in Iceland, seriously!
great info!
Glad it was helpful!
absoutley brill advice
I'm hoping to get it there by the end of September
Iceland, here I come!
Thank you, excellent!
are all the rules in skyrim applies in iceland? should i be worrying of encountering imperial soldiers or stormcloaks? does "thu'um" skills matters at all in iceland?
Hi thank you for the fantastic video can please ask what is the best time to come to Iceland we planning for next year
Where is the link for recommendations on where to rent waterproof clothing? Thanks!
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.
Goooooooooooood ❤
Great tips!!! One more personal tip… if possible..Do see the puffins in season! The highlight of my holiday
That's a great add on tip, I will have to add it on when we do this video part 2 haha!
Save your money and visit edmonton or labrador if you like cold weather
That was rude.
Hai can you provide information regarding money exchange whether it is best to change money at airport or at a local money changer who gives better rate.
Thank you
I tried reading the sign in the clip when u mentioned read the signs for swimming... I failed to read the sign.
I am planning yo drive from vik i myrdal driving by our own to diamond beach? I need to be back in Kaltla for a tour, is it possible? Thank you for the advise
Do all your grocery stores have signs in German? 😂 Great video, as always.
Haha, there was a bit of a problem with finding b-rolls for this video hehe 🙈
I heard that the hotel shower water might have a sulfur smell?
Yes! Since the hot water comes directly from the ground, nothing added and nothing taken out - so it's naturally and geothermal heated. With that, you can get a slight sulfur smell but that's just the hot water faucet ☺️
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!
Indeed it is a task...just returned from Iceland 😢
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!
I wish to relocate to Iceland but I am not financially buoyant
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?
Heyy there! No, it should work juuust fine 📞😍
I would love to visit Iceland someday, but the fermented shark... absolutely not.
I got to see someone be silly at the black sand beach.. so scary!
Oh no! Not the way to go ☹️
Do wear a seinfeld puffy shirt
Auer Plains
Where does one stay when in Iceland?
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! 🥳
I like your accent
I love that your grocery store non-beer is almost the same amount of alcohol as actual American beer sold in bars 😅
Haha right! 😅
We've always taken off shoes in houses. I can't believe that's something people don't do.
Right! 🤯
where to rent clothes or shoes?
Check out IcelandCover.is they are also on TH-cam! 🥳
Question: Why would I give a video a thumbs up BEFORE I watched it?
Because the info she gives is phenomenal! Especially if it's your first time on the channel-it's always good!
@@jewishcoupon right enough but I still want to SEE what is produced before I approve it. Same way I have to mark the test and see the results before I pass the student.
As a Mexican national myself, Iceland needs to be 100% white.
I'd say:
DON'T book day tours and get driven around in groups.
DO book a rental car (possibly 4x4) and head into the nature by yourself (and if possible, enjoy the solitude in the highlands!)
There are few things I hate more than being asked to take off my shoes when entering someone's home. I will oblige, but I will probably never come back because of the ridiculous inhospitability.
Maybe a “Don’t” is to assume every single person in Iceland are fans of Bjork and the Sugarcubes. 😊 All kidding aside, thank you for the information. We look forward to a tour we’ll be taking with your company two months from now.
Why do you look and sound like you’re about to give a karate lesson?
How about eating those cute, adorable, friendly Puffin birds? Why do all these travel blogs leave that out?
DO feel absolutely horrified at the cost of everything
DON'T go back to Iceland ever again as every other European country is cheaper and just as pretty
Also, PLEASE do not rip up the moss!
Facts!
She forgot the most important DON'T...
Don't come. We're full.
Grammar FYI - I know English is not your first language, however, may I help you a bit? It is incorrect to say "more easy". Correct English is simply to say "easier".
You shouldn’t be correcting someone because it’s her way of talking. Shut the fuck up or look elsewhere!
both are fine & expression is more important than the best grammar
Its rude
Who cares as long we understand what she means …. I would be really proud of myself if I could speak “ islenska” this good
Give the girl a break…. For a second language she is mustard!!!
If you are such an expert in the English language you must have heard the expression……. If you’ve nothing nice to say , say nothing at all!
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.
I want to date an Icelandic woman
Yeah this was wildly useless
I’d rather live in Iceland than here in the U.S. y’all seem safer with less political bullshit