• Select "Yes, I want to share a room" and WTT will assign you a roommate when Final Travel Instructions are sent out.
• You can specify a roommate by entering her name where indicated. If your named roommate is not on the tour, for any reason, WTT will assign you a roommate unless you pay to have your own room, if available.
• Select "No, I do not wish to share a room" if you want to have your own room. Additional costs apply.

• All shared rooms have 2 beds
• All shared rooms are non-smoking
• No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
• See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

• 40% Easy
• 50% Moderate (Glacier walking and nature hiking)
• 10% Strenuous (Extreme weather, slippery footing)

Each day of the itinerary lists the included meals for that day. When a meal is not included, the WTT Tour Leader will have suggestions for where to eat.

You do not have to dine alone unless it is your personal choice. You'll most likely be dining with new acquaintances you've made, or you can join the Tour Leader.

Dietary Restrictions: On international tours WTT has limited to no control over food selections or variety from meal-to-meal, especially at hotels. While we do our best to accommodate dietary requests and ensure variety of options, we cannot guarantee either.

The Icelandic climate is very unpredictable year-round and changes many times throughout the course of a day. In early August, you can generall anticipate daytime temperatures in the 50s. Precipitation and wind are common. We recommend you always dress in layers. We suggest you monitor weather apps leading up to the time you depart for the most current information.

For This Trip You Will Need—

• Attire appropriate for outdoor winter walking, including a warm, waterproof coat and comfortable, waterproof walking shoes/boots.
• Clothes that are easily layered for warmth, including a base layer (e.g. long underwear)
• Swimsuit for hotel hot tub, sauna, and thermal pool visits
• Reusable water bottle—Iceland's drinking water is extremely good
• Flip-flops for use at geothermal pools
• Wool socks, warm hat and scarf 
• Gloves — we suggest 2 pairs in case one gets wet
• Sunglasses — we strongly recommend eye protection due to summer's low sun angles, glacier glare, 16-17 hours of sun each day, and wind/dust protection

Good Packing Habits—

• Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping aids, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.
• Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
• Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
• Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

• It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
• You may bring one suitcase plus a carry-on bag.
• We recommend your suitcase be no larger than 26 inches high as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle to make it easy for you to handle yourself.
• You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient.
• Steps exist at most hotel entrances. On occasion the coach must unload passengers and luggage some distance from the hotel entrance.
• Keep in mind that you will be traversing airports as part of this itinerary and will need to handle your own luggage through customs. You will need to pay any and all charges you may incur by the airlines from overweight luggage.

• You should understand what your current cell phone plan includes in terms of data and minutes. Some, like certain T-Mobile plans, include an international package.
• Contact your cell phone service provider before departing about adding an international calling plan. Most carriers have flat daily rates which will allow your US-based phone to be functional upon arrival in a foreign country.
• Managing data while traveling internationally is important. Using WiFi when available and communicating through apps like What's App help you manage data usage while traveling.
• Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Consult your cell provider and check out the website www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider:  the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, your individual shopping interests and habits, and cash for tipping.

• Iceland’s official currency is the Icelandic Krona (ISK).
• ATMs are the most practical and reliable way of obtaining ISK. Upon arrival at Keflavík Airport, you'll find ATMs as well as the currency exchange desk. You must know your 4-digit PIN to access ATMs.
• Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
• Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted throughout Iceland; AMEX less so. ApplePay and GooglePay are also widely used. Most vendors in Iceland seem to prefer card or e-wallet payments over cash.
• Many credit cards charge a foreign-transaction fee which can add 3% or more on each purchase and up to 10% if using a credit card to withdraw local currency. Be sure to investigate your card of choice as there are many cards that impose no foreign transaction fees and are better suited for international travel.
• If a merchant gives you the choice between making your transaction in USD or the local currency, always choose the local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion which includes a conversion fee.
• More and more, restaurants no longer allow groups to split the bill. Therefore, you might want to have cash-on-hand for meals when dining with others in the group.

Tips to local day guides and drivers will be paid on your behalf.

• It is not common to tip in Iceland restaurants; most bills already include a service charge.
• The FlyBus driver is not expecting a tip.
• We strongly encourage you to tip the in-country guide who accompanies the group throughout the duration of the tour in appreciation of service and helpfulness. As a guideline, plan to tip $40-50 in total at the conclusion of your time together. Tipping in USD is appropriate.
• You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.