Golden Circle guide
🇮🇸 Packing List
What to pack for Golden Circle
In September, Golden Circle is typically cool, expect showers (5 to 11°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Golden Circle essentials
- Waterproof and windproof is essential regardless of season.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Good walking boots
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Excellent hygiene throughout. All water from taps is pure.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F plugs, 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)
- Cards only — even small cafés. Iceland is nearly cashless.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Same as Reykjavík — Síminn or Vodafone Iceland. Buy at airport.
- Unlicensed taxi or rideshare overcharging — agree the fare before entering or use a metered cab
Trip gear
- Warm waterproof