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Some places are big. Iceland is huge, and you only really feel it from the air. Waterfalls dropping off cliffs, black-sand rivers and green valleys that go on forever.
Flying a drone in Iceland: what to know
- National parks and many protected areas restrict drones. Look for signs and check the rules for each site before you take off.
- Keep your distance from people and wildlife, and never fly over crowds at the popular waterfalls.
- Wind changes fast, so keep plenty of battery in reserve and bring the drone home early.
A classic South Coast route
- Reykjavík → the Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Reynisfjara black-sand beach (stay well back from the waves)
- Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach
Getting there and around
International flights land at Keflavík (KEF), about 45 minutes from Reykjavík. Renting a car is the best way to see the country at your own pace. Book a 4x4 if you're travelling in winter.
Where to stay
Book early: accommodation along the Ring Road is limited and fills up fast in summer. Use Reykjavík as a base for the Golden Circle, then move along the coast (Vík, Höfn) to cut down on driving.