Tag: Private Tour Iceland

The COVID-19 crisis has stalled normal activities of the Icelandic economy, including the travel and tourism industry. You might have had extensive plans to tour the country but could not proceed with it due to lockdown, cancellation of international flights and closing of borders. But you don’t have to rue further, as the Iceland Government has decided to open its borders dot on 15th June. You can merrily resume whatever plans you had, and begin contacting a top-rated traveling agency to chalk out itineraries, with a dream to experience the fascinating terrains of Iceland during summer months. Announcement by Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister, has made an official statement to the press, in Reykjavik. He said that currently, the country has only 15 active cases of people suffering from COVID–19. Iceland hasn’t reported any new case in the last 5 days, even if the concerned authorities have been conducting widespread testing. On 15th June, Iceland is opening its borders for foreign travelers and hoping to gear up the economy with renewed enthusiasm, by taking necessary precautionary measures. Testing at Keflavik Airport The travelers entering Iceland through the Keflavik International Airport June 15 onwards have an option to undergo a brief corona-virus test to ensure everything is fine. Rules until now Iceland had closed its borders to international travelers outside EEA (outside EFTA, too) on 20th March earlier this year. The closure was planned till May 15, but reading the situation, the authorities have implemented an extension till June 15. The regulations at the place currently require both international travelers and locals entering Iceland to mandatorily go for a 2-week quarantine period, right from the moment of their arrival. From June 15, Iceland residents, non-residents, and tourists are allowed to enter from countries that fall outside the Schengen zone. Instead