Covid 19 Information for Exploring Iceland Guests
Situation update March 1st 2022:
Social distancing rules
Since Friday 25 February 2022 all public restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.
Limits to the number of people at gatherings are none. Social distancing rules are none and masks are not mandatory anywhere. Restrictions on any kind of operations are no longer applicable, neither the obligation to register guests nor restrictions on opening hours.
Infection prevention
Surfaces commonly touched by many people, such as door handles and handrails, should be properly cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Offer access to disinfectant at entrances and near surfaces touched by large numbers of people, such as touch keypads, shopping trolleys and cash registers.
Personal infection preventative measures are highly encouraged and if you experience the slightest symptoms, please order a test via www.covid.is/english
Isolation / If you have COVID-19
All of our guests must strictly follow the rules and orders of the Icelandic Authorities even if it means missing out on their holiday. Guests must recognize a personal risk when traveling during covid times.
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 can be very contagious, especially while they have symptoms of the disease. The Chief Epidemiologist therefore advises that people isolate for five days after a positive COVID-19 test, after which they are advised to exercise Special Precaution for a further two days.
You can find information and advice via Heilsuvera's online chat and by calling 513 1700 or 1700. In an emergency, always call 112 - the National Emergency Number.
Landspítali (The National University Hospital of Iceland) has issued guidelines for children and adults who have tested positive for COVID-19. The symptoms of COVID-19 may vary from person to person as well as day to day. The main symptoms are: fever, cough, cold symptoms, sore throat, fatigue, headache, aching joints and muscles, sudden change in sense of smell or taste, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Among other things, the guidelines stress the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring symptoms. They also provide advice on pain relief and more.
Landspítali's COVID outpatient department sends out a questionnaire to those who have tested positive for COVID-19. The questionnaire can be found under My pages on Heilsuvera. You are requested to fill out the questionnaire if your symptoms are severe, but if your symptoms are mild or non-existent, there is no need to answer. People who do not have an electronic ID can contact their local healthcare centre directly.
You are strongly advised to isolate for the first five days after testing positive. That means that you should avoid contact with other people, take the utmost care when using shared areas, wear a mask, wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect contaminated surfaces. Please be particularly careful to avoid people who may be vulnerable to serious illness due to COVID-19.
If your symptoms persist after five days, you are advised to continue your isolation. Otherwise, you are advised to exercise special precaution for a further two days.
Please note:
If you do get sick during the travels in Iceland it is your responsibility to book and check-in to authorized accommodation: Accommodations that welcome guests in quarantine | Icelandic Tourist Board (ferdamalastofa.is) Exploring Iceland will of course assist you to find suitable accommodation. You will have to pay for the service provided such as accommodation, food, etc. yourself.
Border measures:
All COVID-19 measures at the Icelandic border have now ended. Thereby no COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated. Please note that visa requirements have not changed.More information: www.covid.is/sub-categories/travel-to-and-within-iceland
At Exploring Iceland we are dedicated to keeping our guests and staff healthy and safe at all times and we do everything in our power to keep up a good standard of cleanliness on all of our tours. Due to the different nature of our tours, ranging from self-drive tours, bus tours to hiking and riding tours with different types of accommodation, measures may differ.
Exploring Iceland has signed up to take part in the Clean & Safe Travel 2021 Program issued by the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Situation update March 1st 2022:
Social distancing rules
Since Friday 25 February 2022 all public restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.
Limits to the number of people at gatherings are none. Social distancing rules are none and masks are not mandatory anywhere. Restrictions on any kind of operations are no longer applicable, neither the obligation to register guests nor restrictions on opening hours.
Infection prevention
Surfaces commonly touched by many people, such as door handles and handrails, should be properly cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Offer access to disinfectant at entrances and near surfaces touched by large numbers of people, such as touch keypads, shopping trolleys and cash registers.
Personal infection preventative measures are highly encouraged and if you experience the slightest symptoms, please order a test via www.covid.is/english
Isolation / If you have COVID-19
All of our guests must strictly follow the rules and orders of the Icelandic Authorities even if it means missing out on their holiday. Guests must recognize a personal risk when traveling during covid times.
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 can be very contagious, especially while they have symptoms of the disease. The Chief Epidemiologist therefore advises that people isolate for five days after a positive COVID-19 test, after which they are advised to exercise Special Precaution for a further two days.
You can find information and advice via Heilsuvera's online chat and by calling 513 1700 or 1700. In an emergency, always call 112 - the National Emergency Number.
Landspítali (The National University Hospital of Iceland) has issued guidelines for children and adults who have tested positive for COVID-19. The symptoms of COVID-19 may vary from person to person as well as day to day. The main symptoms are: fever, cough, cold symptoms, sore throat, fatigue, headache, aching joints and muscles, sudden change in sense of smell or taste, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Among other things, the guidelines stress the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring symptoms. They also provide advice on pain relief and more.
Landspítali's COVID outpatient department sends out a questionnaire to those who have tested positive for COVID-19. The questionnaire can be found under My pages on Heilsuvera. You are requested to fill out the questionnaire if your symptoms are severe, but if your symptoms are mild or non-existent, there is no need to answer. People who do not have an electronic ID can contact their local healthcare centre directly.
You are strongly advised to isolate for the first five days after testing positive. That means that you should avoid contact with other people, take the utmost care when using shared areas, wear a mask, wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect contaminated surfaces. Please be particularly careful to avoid people who may be vulnerable to serious illness due to COVID-19.
If your symptoms persist after five days, you are advised to continue your isolation. Otherwise, you are advised to exercise special precaution for a further two days.
Please note:
If you do get sick during the travels in Iceland it is your responsibility to book and check-in to authorized accommodation: Accommodations that welcome guests in quarantine | Icelandic Tourist Board (ferdamalastofa.is) Exploring Iceland will of course assist you to find suitable accommodation. You will have to pay for the service provided such as accommodation, food, etc. yourself.
Border measures:
All COVID-19 measures at the Icelandic border have now ended. Thereby no COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated. Please note that visa requirements have not changed.More information: www.covid.is/sub-categories/travel-to-and-within-iceland
At Exploring Iceland we are dedicated to keeping our guests and staff healthy and safe at all times and we do everything in our power to keep up a good standard of cleanliness on all of our tours. Due to the different nature of our tours, ranging from self-drive tours, bus tours to hiking and riding tours with different types of accommodation, measures may differ.
Exploring Iceland has signed up to take part in the Clean & Safe Travel 2021 Program issued by the Icelandic Tourist Board.
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For further information please see the official pages issued by the local authorities:
Official page with daily updates of infection numbers and changes in recommendations and restrictions Directorate of Health Information issued by the Icelandic government List of Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Iceland European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control |
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