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Land of fire, ice and northern lights
Iceland is a planet of its own: steaming volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and open-air hot springs. For a Cameroonian the thermal and visual shock is total, but the experience is unforgettable. Reykjavik, a small colourful capital, is the base for exploring the Golden Circle and the south coast. It is a pricey country to budget for, but the nature is rare in its intensity. Depending on the season you chase the northern lights in winter or the midnight sun in summer.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Iceland is part of the Schengen area and often delegates its visas to Denmark. Apply for a short-stay Schengen (type C) visa through the competent Danish consulate or its regional visa center. Book an appointment and attend for biometrics.
Required documents
- Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- Recent biometric photos
- Flight and hotel bookings plus a detailed itinerary
- Schengen travel insurance and strong proof of funds
Good to know
- •Iceland often delegates its visas to Denmark
- •Financial proof matters: Iceland is expensive
- •A valid Schengen visa from another country lets you enter Iceland
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
630 000 FCFA–990 000 FCFANo direct flight from Douala. Connect via Paris, Frankfurt, London or Copenhagen to Reykjavik (Keflavik), for 14 to 19 hours total.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Soak in the Blue Lagoon
A milky, intensely blue geothermal lagoon, perfect right after landing.
Drive the Golden Circle
Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park in a single day.
Marvel at southern waterfalls
Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, two spectacular falls on the south road.
Walk a black-sand beach
Reynisfjara, its basalt columns and the wild ocean near Vik.
Chase the northern lights
From September to March, away from lights, the sky dances green and purple.
Discover Reykjavik
Hallgrimskirkja church, the harbour and the cultural scene of the smallest Nordic capital.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive at Keflavik, soak in the Blue Lagoon, then drive to Reykjavik.
- D2
Day 2: Explore Reykjavik on foot: Hallgrimskirkja, harbour and museums.
- D3
Day 3: Golden Circle loop (Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss).
- D4
Day 4: South coast: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.
- D5
Day 5: Reynisfjara black beach and Solheimajokull glacier.
- D6
Day 6: Free day or aurora hunting depending on the season.
- D7
Day 7: Last shopping, back to Keflavik and the return flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Islande
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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