Travelling solo is relatively healthy for your mind and body as it is the best way to discover and explore the world in your way. You get open to new experiences with a sense of fearlessness apart from getting some free time.
Moreover, your experience as a solo traveller can be even more rewarding if you choose Iceland as your travel destination. It is one of the most unique destinations worldwide for solo travellers.
Before planning to explore Iceland solo, go through the travel blog Only By Land by James Smith, who has travelled to more than 100 countries. James has documented his solo travel adventures in his blog, including all the points of interest, the best places to photograph, how to reach and from the place, where to stay depending on the budget and various methods of transportation. All the trips were on land, giving him immense travel experience. Read Only By Land to learn how traveling solo to Iceland can be significant.
Why choose Iceland for solo travelling?
Iceland can be a perfect destination for travelling alone due to its breathtaking sights and endless natural and serene environment. Glacial lagoons, lava fields, volcanic mountains and hot springs offer a mystic combination of visual and adventurous experiences. The country also boasts of a friendly community that welcomes tourists and visitors.
There is a vast range of activities that you can enjoy as a solo traveller in Iceland.
- Snorkeling in Silfra Fissure
- Visiting waterfalls like Gullfoss, Skogafoss, Dettifoss and Seljalandsfoss
- Horseback riding
- Glacier hiking at Vatnajokull, Langjokull, Myrdalsjokull.
- Whale watching
- Mountains and volcanoes like Vestrahorn, Hekla, Katla
- Visiting the country’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pingvellir National Park
- Ice climbing
- Snowmobiling
Independent decisions while travelling solo to Iceland
You can do whatever you feel like as a solo traveller to Iceland without compromising or justifying your decisions to any of your family members or friends. The ability to make your own decisions will make the Iceland trip more about you with having complete control over everything.
Set some objectives before going on a solo holiday to Iceland. It will make things easy for you and allow you to discover and learn a better version of yourself. Grab the opportunity to go on different adventures Iceland offers, whether watching the Snaefellsjokull glacier or driving across the country.
Iceland is safe for solo women travellers
Iceland is not only a beautiful country with stunning views, but it is also a safe country for women visiting and travelling alone. It is a peaceful country with meagre crime rates, friendly neighbourhood areas and locals. The cities, as well as the rural areas, have good signals and connectivity.
Take your time and travel at your own will to explore the beaches and the exotic city life, or witness the Northern Lights. Travelling alone also means you make new friends, allowing you to learn more about Iceland and its culture.
There is no way you will feel bored or lonely in Iceland as a solo traveller, as each location is waiting to surprise you, whether it is the rumbling glaciers, the volcanic mountains, the magnificent cliffs or the heavy waterfalls.
