We are so sad that Rick doesn't write a book for Iceland - he's always our go-to for travel guides. We're heading to Iceland in September - any recommended travel guides that really tell it like it is? Thank you!
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Washington DC Region, USA
7050 posts
You really don't need Rick on this one...look at Reykjavik and Iceland visitor websites online, they're excellent. Lonely Planet is a decent book that covers Iceland. Iceland is one of the easiest places to travel in - you can even just show up and go to the information center in Reykjavik and you'll be set. Look into the Flybus to get from the airport into town (it's a good idea to couple the trip with the Blue Lagoon).
Posted by
Seattle, Wa, USA
449 posts
Hi shanago:
I visited Iceland for three full days and two half days in April of 2016. In preparation for this trip my brother sent me a digital copy of a guidebook published by Lonely Planet. It was nearly 350 pages long! It contained descriptions of villages with populations as small as 150 people. Talk about overkill. If you rent a car (SUV) for a do it yourself tour of Iceland this book might be useful. However, if your visit will be short I think all you need are the brochures available for free at the visitors centers and what you can find on-line.
On the other hand RS's guidebook on Scandinavia covers several countries so I don't see why he can't add a chapter about Iceland for future editions.
Geor(ge)
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9020 posts
Tons of info on the Fodor forum and on the Trip Advisor forums for Iceland.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16894 posts
A Rick Steves Iceland book is coming up, but not in time for your September departure. See also http://blog.ricksteves.com/cameron/2017/05/iceland-tips/.