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Reykjavík
Walks in Laugardalur Park and evenings around Reykjavík’s old harbor, from my Iceland trip.
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Know before you go
Best time & quick facts
- Best time
- June to August for milder temperatures and midnight sun, or September to March for northern lights
- Budget
- $200–$400 USD/day
- Getting around
- A rental car is the easiest way to see the Ring Road and south coast; day tours from Reykjavík cover the big sights; Strætó buses are sparse outside the capital.
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