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Black Sand Beaches in Iceland

Many people know Reynisfjara as the black beach, but there are so many more of these natural beauty spots littered along the Icelandic coastline just waiting to be explored!

The Complete Guide To Flying A Drone & Aerial Photography In Iceland

With its infinitely beautiful panoramic landscapes, dramatic volcanic activity, and expanses of untouched wilderness, it’s almost like Iceland was created with the drone photographer in mind!

The Best Places to Hike in Iceland in the Summer

Iceland is, simply put, an explorer’s paradise! No other place on earth hosts such a diverse range of stunning landscapes and natural wonders which, despite a large number of visitors each year, continues to exude peace and natural serenity.

The Ultimate Guide To Renting A Car In Iceland

So you’ve decided to visit Iceland. After booking your flights and creating a list of the amazing things you want to see and experience in the land of fire and ice, the next thing on your list is probably to decide whether you hire a car or not.

How to Eat Vegan in Iceland: The Best Vegan Restaurants in Reykjavík and More!

Looking for vegan food in Iceland? We have you covered. Eating vegan in Iceland couldn’t be easier with the sheer number of restaurants and cafes that serve a solely plant-based menu or delicious vegan options to cater to everyone.

How Iceland is Welcoming Travellers Safely During COVID

Thinking about travelling to Iceland in the near future? We share the latest on whether you can travel to our beautiful country, the testing requirements and explain how we are welcoming travellers safely to the land of fire and ice.

One Week In Iceland: 7 Day Self Drive Itinerary

Looking for the perfect self-drive itinerary for your seven day holiday in Iceland? Look no further! The team here at Lotus Car Rental have put together the ultimate 7-day itinerary which will see you hit all of the unmissable spots and sights, as well as some of our personal favourites. Happy planning!

Ultimate Iceland Five Day Itinerary & Travel Guide

Looking for the perfect Iceland five day itinerary? Our travel guide is the best way to see a little bit of everything Iceland has to offer during your five day visit.

The Ultimate Global Road Trip

We appreciate that 2020 hasn’t been the best year for travel. With the pandemic closing borders around the world, many holiday plans have been laid to waste. However, with 2021 on the horizon, we can start to dream of getting back out on the open road again. With many people already starting to plan their trips away, we thought we would explore the idea of an ultimate global road trip.

Ultimate Iceland 3 Day Itinerary and Travel Guide

Looking for the perfect three-day itinerary for Iceland? We’ve put together a travel guide and itinerary that you can follow to see the best of Iceland in just three short days. You’ll hit all of our favourite destinations, with time along the way to stop and take it all in! Think of it as a tasting menu of the attractions that our beautiful country has to offer.