OUR MISSION
Pink Iceland strives to be the country’s foremost travel agent, tour operator, event and wedding planner for LGBTQI travelers. Our goal is to always offer an exemplary service, treating our guests with the utmost respect while offering a good quality product.
Pink Iceland has clear policies regarding its responsibilities to environmental and humanitarian issues. These are reflected in the services on offer and the general attitude of the company’s owners and staff.
Pink Iceland is, and will remain a beautiful, vibrant, fun and caring place of work where both owners and staff ambitiously work towards offering outstanding services to its guests
HONESTY POLICY
Pink Iceland is a privately owned company and as such it needs to make a profit. This profit pays the salaries of its staff, the rent, the wonderful and informative Pink Iceland website not to mention copious amounts of coffee for the owners. Most of Pink Iceland's money is made through commissions. This is how it works: If our guests let us book their tours, activities, and accommodation we collect a small (usually 10-15%) commission of the price. This basically means that you pay the same price, regardless of whether you book directly - or through us. You may think this might cause us to recommend really expensive accommodation and tours. Not so. We promise to do our utmost to come up with a plan that suits you, and your budget. We would never recommend anything without full confidence and/or personal experience of what's on offer. Our primary goal is working with and for the LGBTQI community and without the community's support or goodwill we wouldn't have lasted six months in the business. It is not least through word of mouth that we grow stronger every day. Our hope is that after reading this you too will ask for our recommendations and advice and/or book your holiday through us.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Pink Iceland is founded on the belief that more can be done to welcome LGBTQI visitors to Iceland. We strive to to offer the best available services to our guests, working with suppliers who respect and adhere to human and civil rights.
We at Pink Iceland have committed ourselves to contributing to LGBTQI communities around the world in whatever way we can. This has been done with monetary donations, education about what we've achieved in this country and how we went about it and through on-going volunteer work for Samtökin'78 the national LGBTQI organization in Iceland as well as Reykjavik Pride Week where we offer our time and expertise for various events and causes. We constantly revise our policies, processes and activities and actively work towards implementing these. Our human rights commitments may often go unnoticed but when applicable we update our audience about the work we undertake through our social media outlets and website.
OUR MISSION
Pink Iceland strives to be the country’s foremost travel agent, tour operator, event and wedding planner for LGBTQI travelers. Our goal is to always offer an exemplary service, treating our guests with the utmost respect while offering a good quality product.
Pink Iceland has clear policies regarding its responsibilities to environmental and humanitarian issues. These are reflected in the services on offer and the general attitude of the company’s owners and staff.
Pink Iceland is, and will remain a beautiful, vibrant, fun and caring place of work where both owners and staff ambitiously work towards offering outstanding services to its guests
HONESTY POLICY
Pink Iceland is a privately owned company and as such it needs to make a profit. This profit pays the salaries of its staff, the rent, the wonderful and informative Pink Iceland website not to mention copious amounts of coffee for the owners. Most of Pink Iceland's money is made through commissions. This is how it works: If our guests let us book their tours, activities, and accommodation we collect a small (usually 10-15%) commission of the price. This basically means that you pay the same price, regardless of whether you book directly - or through us. You may think this might cause us to recommend really expensive accommodation and tours. Not so. We promise to do our utmost to come up with a plan that suits you, and your budget. We would never recommend anything without full confidence and/or personal experience of what's on offer. Our primary goal is working with and for the LGBTQI community and without the community's support or goodwill we wouldn't have lasted six months in the business. It is not least through word of mouth that we grow stronger every day. Our hope is that after reading this you too will ask for our recommendations and advice and/or book your holiday through us.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Pink Iceland is founded on the belief that more can be done to welcome LGBTQI visitors to Iceland. We strive to to offer the best available services to our guests, working with suppliers who respect and adhere to human and civil rights.
We at Pink Iceland have committed ourselves to contributing to LGBTQI communities around the world in whatever way we can. This has been done with monetary donations, education about what we've achieved in this country and how we went about it and through on-going volunteer work for Samtökin'78 the national LGBTQI organization in Iceland as well as Reykjavik Pride Week where we offer our time and expertise for various events and causes. We constantly revise our policies, processes and activities and actively work towards implementing these. Our human rights commitments may often go unnoticed but when applicable we update our audience about the work we undertake through our social media outlets and website.
OUR REPUTATION IS OUR MARKETING
Pink Iceland's advice to you before your visit to Iceland
The Pink Iceland team really wants you to have the absolute best time ever during your travels in Iceland and in addition want to give you some general advice that will make your travels and life easier and possibly more fabulous while in Iceland.
Iceland is gay friendly
In Iceland gay couples walk hand in hand and the general atmosphere is very gay friendly. We always get the occasional stare but that‘s mostly curiosity. Gay people stand equal to straight people in the eyes of the law and in 2012 the first law was passed on the road to assure transgender rights in Iceland.
Be SAFE
Excellent advice on how to stay safe in Iceland. We highly recommend you take a look at these safety information and use the 112 APP when travelling. We will always do our best to advice you during your travels in Iceland but keep in mind that the weather can change quite rapidly and we always have to respect nature.
Information on road conditions and weather
Information on road conditions is entered from 7:00 - 22:00 and are displayed here almost immediately. Outside these hours, information remains unchanged and is erased at some point after midnight.
Weather information comes from automatic weather stations and is therefore updated on a 24-hour basis. Weather forecasts can be found at the Icelandic Meteorological Office homepage.
At the airport
The DUTY FREE STORE is your last chance to buy your duty free allowance of beer, wine and and spirits. Once you have entered Iceland the goverment taxes alcohol heavily and the prices can be 3 times more expensive than at the airport.
Tax free shopping
Tax free shopping is brilliant! Visitors can reclaim Value-added taxes (VAT) on purchases exceeding 4000 ISK in each shop. Look for the Tax free sign and ask the sales clerk.
Credit card
Have you let your bank know that you are travelling to Iceland? You should, otherwise they might close your card when you try to use it overseas for security reason. This has happened more than once and more than twice so be sure before you head on over here.
WIFI
Icelanders are crazy for free WiFi. There is free wifi almost everywhere you go in Reykjavik and in many many places in the country. You will most likely not see any signs advertising free WifFi but that‘s only because we assume everybody knows about it. If you can‘t find it on your gadget, just ask.
Tourist information
Look no further! Our office is located on Hverfisgata 39, in the city centre of Reykjavik. Our email is pinkiceland@pinkiceland.is and our number +354 562 1919.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Money (money money, must be funny)
In Iceland we use the Icelandic króna (ISK). All major currencies can be exchanged at the airport and banks. Here you can find the exchange rate. Almost any place in Iceland accepts credit cards so don't worry about bringing huge amounts in Icelandic bills.
Electricity
Before you pack your curling iron, sleeping light, boombox and other necessities make sure you have the right plug or an adaptor.
Iceland has 220 voltage, 50 HZ AC, and standard European (german type) plugs.
Swimming
So many geothermal pools, so little time. Try one of our numerous geothermal pools. The closest one in the city centre is Sundhöllin swimming pool, if the big diving board is open you have to jump, it's in your contract.
Clothing
When travelling in Iceland you should bring along lightweight woollens, a sweater or cardigan, a rainproof (weatherproof) coat and sturdy walking shoes. A swim suit is almost essential. Remember to study the weather report.
Tipping
Service and VAT are invariably included in prices in Iceland and tipping is not required. However, if you are very pleased with the service provided, Icelanders are not offended if they are offered a tip.
Emergency
The Emergency number in Iceland is 112 and one of Pink Iceland's owners is a nurse.
Water
Can you drink water from tap in Iceland? YES! Yes you can! You can drink the tap water in Iceland all day every day and it is delicious. Don't worry if the hot water smells a bit funny, it's because it's so natural and geothermal.
Banks & Post offices
Banks are usually open from 09:00 -16:00 on weekdays.
There are post offices located in all major communities in Iceland. General hours in Reykjavik are: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00. The one in 101 Reykjavík (city centre) is located in Pósthússtræti 5.
Grocery stores
Bónus supermarket (yellow w/pink pig, classy we know) is the cheapest, located on Laugavegur and Hallveigarstígur in the city centre. Open until from 10/11 - 18:00/18:30. 10/11 is a chain store, pricier but usually open 24/7.
Time
Iceland is on Greenwich Mean Time, GMT, and does not go on daylight savings time.
Iceland is also on partytime! Excellent!
Phone
When making a call to Icelandic numbers you put +354 in front of the number. If you want to make a prank call to an Icelandic number it's also +354.
Trouble
If you get into any trouble and need the help of your embassy we can help you find the number and address. But please don't get yourself into trouble! But if you do, call us!
Weather
What's the weather like in Iceland? Does Iceland have sun? Have Icelanders seen the sun? Do igloos have windows? Does it ever stop snowing in Iceland?
This is the website Icelanders depend on and yes there is an English version which has all the answer!
Parking in Reykjavik & Akureyri
Down town Reykjavík and down town Akureyri are the only places in Iceland where you have to worry about paying for parking, usually the area where you have to pay is pretty well marked so you shouldn't miss it.
Do I need a visa to go to Iceland
Here is a list of countries that need a visa to visit Iceland and here is a list of countries that don't need a visa to visit Iceland.
Do I need an international drivers license in Iceland?
A foreign driver's license is valid in Iceland for those who stay here on temporary basis. The principle is, however, that if a person has permanent residence in Iceland (normally legal domicile) he or she must hold an Icelandic driver's license.