As I write this we are still full on in winter in Iceland, but I think it’s imperative to share some essential trip-planning tips for summer here. Summer is the high season and now that people are traveling more, I'm seeing that the number of people planning to come during this time is increasing dramatically.Some of you might not know but I do one-to-one video consultation calls with people planning their trips to Iceland. They are one hour long and recently I have been chatting with people who are coming this summer. While the consultation calls are personalized according to what the person wants to do and see, I noticed there are some common things to know that could be helpful for everyone planning to visit during peak season. What is Discussed in this Post What to book immediately For Your Summer Trip to IcelandTravel Tips for Driving Around the CountryIceland's Magnificent & Disruptive Midnight SunHow to Beat Summer Crowds in IcelandWhat to know if you plan to hike in the Icelandic HighlandsThe Best Places to See Puffins and Whales in IcelandIceland's Summer Events Worth AttendingWhat to Pack for a Summer Adventure in Iceland Book an Iceland Trip Planning Call with Me Before I jump into my tips, if you’re interested in getting personalized trip planning advice from me, you can book me for a consultation via this link.I’m always delighted to hear at the end of the video call that the consultation has been so helpful. One review of this service I provide is from Riana D, who wrote, "Our conversation with Jewells made a distant and unfamiliar place that was foreign to us, Iceland, seem familiar and practical. She helped design a trip that was exciting to me, an active young adult, and accessible to my travel partner- my retired mother! I particularly recommend taking advantage of her rental car discount code." Riana D Thank you for the review, Riana D. The rental car code she is referring to is for Go Car Rental Iceland. By using "Iceland10", you can save 10% on you full rental car cost from a local and amazing car rental company. This especially comes in handy during summer because the cost of rental cars can double when compared to winter due to high demand. 1. Book These Things in Iceland Right Immediately * Accommodations After you have gotten your flight tickets, it’s imperative that you get your accommodations settled right away. Some people are buying their flight tickets 6 months ahead of when they travel but are waiting to book accommodations. The issue with that is accommodations are filling up quickly.Before the start of 2023, 70% of accommodations in Iceland were booked for summertime (June – August). A lot of construction is happening here to build more accommodations, but it’s been hard to keep up with the demand of the number of travelers. * Rental Car While you have a little more leeway with your rental car, I recommend getting that squared away as well. Many travelers, like yourself, want the best bang for their buck and the earlier you get your rental car, the more choices you have.For instance, smaller 2WD cars cost less and are great for driving around the country during the summer, especially if you just plan to be on the ring road. Those are the first cars to get snagged. Also, the nicer 4x4 cars for the highlands get snagged too. * Camping Sites If you’re planning to use a camper van or to camp in a tent, there are some camp sites that sell out because they are so popular. Mainly, the ones in the south of the country. It’s good to map out what places you plan to visit and the campsites nearby so you can book them in advance as well. * Certain Tours & Experiences Thankfully, there are not a lot of tours and experiences that you don’t have to book ahead of time but are a few that I recommend that you do.The Blue Lagoon during summer usually has no reservation available once you...