Icelandair has flights from Chicago-to-Iceland at $448 for travel January through April (Including Spring Break)!
Here is a flight that just doesnβt fluctuate that much. Icelandair has direct flights from Chicago-to-Iceland at $448 for travel January through April, including that first week of April Spring Break! This flight has averaged over $600 since I started tracking flights.
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Here are some of the more popular things to do while in Iceland:
Explore Reykjavik
Reykjavik is Iceland's capital and largest city. It's a vibrant city with colorful buildings, trendy cafes, and bars. You can visit museums, art galleries, and enjoy the nightlife.
Visit the Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most famous hot spring. It's a geothermal spa with mineral-rich waters that are believed to have healing properties.
See the Northern Lights
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. The best time to see them is from September to April.
Visit Vatnajokull National Park
Vatnajokull National Park is Iceland's largest national park. It's home to glaciers, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes.
Go whale watching
Iceland is known for its whale watching tours. You can spot different species of whales and dolphins.
Visit the Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a popular tourist route that takes you to some of Iceland's most famous natural attractions, including the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park.
Hike a volcano
Iceland is home to many active and dormant volcanoes. You can go on a guided hike to explore these unique landscapes.
Visit the Westfjords
The Westfjords are a remote region in Iceland known for its rugged coastline, fjords, and wildlife.
Explore Iceland's glaciers
Iceland has many glaciers, and you can go on a guided glacier hike or snowmobiling tour.
Try traditional Icelandic cuisine
Iceland has a unique culinary scene, and you can try traditional dishes such as fermented shark, lamb soup, and skyr (Icelandic yogurt).
Enjoy!
Adam