Thanks so much! We have had pretty good luck with Covid tests before, but this time was a little different. And we hear you about Standby, it can be really difficult. You have to really go with the flow!

You are very Welcome. Thanks for the support!

Gotta roll with the punches, It wasn't a huge deal because we were flying standby- If we had confirmed seats it would have been a little different story

Thanks for Following along! We have learned with this type of travel you really have to go with the flow, This instance was just a little more complicated than usual

Don't make the same mistake we did!

@Yuliya Rae Aðalgata, 60, Keflavík, IS, 230

@@TheAwkwardTourists The same location you used offered the rapid antigen test. Why did you not opt for that option? If I recall, it was even 1000kr less.

Is antigen test allowed??

@@apoorvamotupalli3314 depends on what country you’re returning to. They all have different rules.

Thanks for the support! We definitely sympathize with the parents of babies on planes. They are having a much harder time than we are. Just thought it was funny after all the complications we had

Awesome! Hopefully you can gain some inspiration and avoid some of our mistakes!

We loved our time there, There are worse places to have to stay an extra night!

When a baby is crying on a plane, no one is having a good time. Haha

You're too kind!! This means so much to us!!

Thanks for watching! You'll have a great time

+1 we are going to Iceland in 2 weeks and just learned from your video about the requirement of taking the COVID test for the return flight to USA. We are researching the test site info and adjust the itinerary. 🙏🙏

Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes things don't go according to plan. It wasn't a huge deal for us as we fly standby, but It could have been a lot worse in other circumstances

We just posted our first Italy video!

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great trip

Thanks so much!

You're welcome

I'm sure you will be fine. I think our situation was just an unlucky turn of events

Awesome! You'll have a great time

@@TheAwkwardTourists I did. I got my return test done early. The testing moved quickly & I got my results by 3 that same afternoon.

Thanks Anthony! It's been tough putting out two videos a week, but it really pays off.Have a blast in Europe, and thanks for the support as always!

@@TheAwkwardTourists no worries I totally understand and I’m here to support anything you need let me know

Thanks, I think we just had an unlucky experience with one of them on the way out... It happens

It was for us, but I think you will have enough time now. I have heard that they are offering rapid tests that results come back within and hour now. That option wasn't available to us when we were there.

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Yeah, It was more exhausting than anything else, but it's all good!

@@TheAwkwardTourists Yeah totally get that. I loved your videos though. Iceland is incredible. Can't wait to go back!

We heard about that, Unfortunately this was filmed Mid May, and that wasn't an option for us at the time.

We didn't know about that testing site. Good to know!

I wish that was an option when we were there, but unfortunately they rolled out the rapid test option just after we left. Oh well, It all worked out in the end

Bummer. We didn't have the rapid test option when we were there, but that would have been a whole different story if we were able to get those.

I assume that you came back to USA? I didn’t know that rapid test is acceptable to return to the states. 🙏

Thank you

Yeah, It would have been a whole different story if we were booked on a flight and had to pay for another/reschedule

Yeah, we had to pay twice too! We got money back for one of them, but we also had to get hotel for another night

@@TheAwkwardTourists That's so frustrating!! But I hope you two are in Italy now, enjoying it there! :)

We still have plans for Jordan, but it might be a little later this year/ next year

@@TheAwkwardTourists I for real want to see this 💙

Yikes that's stressful! Yeah it was a bit annoying for us but it wasn't really that big of a deal, just some hassle. Plus we got a video of of it haha!

If you’re fully vaxxed, do you still have to test at the airport?

@@kbf6434 I did mine coz I went there before July 1st, but I heard they don’t require test at airport anymore after July 1st

@@zx3657206 Thanks!!! Makes planning my first day easier since I'm fully vaxxed. :)

@@kbf6434 you are welcome 🤗

@@kbf6434 yes

Crazy. Kelly had an issue similar to this on the way in. They checked her Vaccine card, and she got her negative covid results upon arrival, but they told her she needed to come back in for a second test 5 days later..... We weren't sure what to do either and we happened to be in the city anyways so we ended up geting the second test just to be safe. Seems like Iceland is having some trouble with the process

It seems like things are changing pretty quickly. I believe that currently, if you are vaccinated, you do not need to take a test to enter Iceland, but you still need one to come back to the USA, Hopefully they will lift that requirement soon

@@TheAwkwardTourists It's kinda ironic given that 66% of icelanders are fully vaccinated, but 48% of us Americans are. Iceland should be asking US for covid tests lol

That is why I fly to Iceland anymore did for 15 years from Seattle to Munich Iceland air still owes me 800 dollars from last year good luck to me. I tried to get my money back or a voucher. I fly on September 1 but to London and Seattle.

Hey Vivian, since i just came back from a week of out trip to Iceland last week I thought I would answer your question with some detailed information about COVID-19 tests required 72 hrs prior to your check in for return flight to USA. First of all, like Kelly and Kevin explained in their responses, there are multiple COVID testing sites available in Iceland. We were tested in Reykjavik just like most US travelers returning home. You would have to make an appointment on their website (www.COVID.is) and will receive a bar code by email which they would scan on the texting site to verify your appointment. The cost for COVID-19 test is about $55 per person and you will be able to pay for it with major credit cards online. (They also provide a rapid test on the same site as well which is available at a cheaper rate.) ***Please note that, as opposed to what they claim that the test results will be back within 24 hrs after the testing, your COVID-19 test results MAY NOT come back within 24 hrs which can affect your travel plan tremendously in some cases like Kevin experienced so it is important to get tested as early as possible prior to your departure out of Iceland but within that 72 hrs required by CDC guideline (We got tested Saturday afternoon for our Tuesday morning flight back to New York and we all received our results back on the same or next day of our tests) so make sure you don’t make an appointment too close to your return flight to US. It is also warned on their website now as more and more travelers complain about not being able to get the results back in time. COVID testing center in Reykjavík When: Screening is between 8:30 and 11:45 and 13:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday and between 09:00 and 15:00 on weekends and holidays. Please come on the alotted day and time. Where: Sudurlandsbraut 34, 108 Reykjavik, ground floor. Please park your car and walk in to take the test. Note: Please bring a mask to the testing, to use in line. Website: www.heilsugaeslan.is You will receive your COVID-19 test results back by email as the certificate attached. You will have to provide the information to your airline upon checking in for your flight at the airport and that’s pretty much about it. Hope this information will help future travelers to this beautiful country and have a wonderful time in Iceland!

Came here to say this.

Hi is rapid test allowed instead of pcr??

This video was filmed in mid-May

@@apoorvamotupalli3314 yes, you can choose , and actually Rapid test is good enough for come back US

@@zx3657206 Thanks

I think prices were lower because travel was down from Covid. But yeah, not too bad for Iceland!

Yeah, we still aren't sure what happened to the first test, Kelly's came through fine, but Kevin's never came. The second test we both had the results back in about 6 hours....

@@TheAwkwardTourists Wish you two safe travel ! Take care and all the best 👍

Hey Henry, we're about to go through Boston too. On your return trip, were your results checked at the Iceland airport or at Logan or both? We are trying to figure out the timing necessary and get the test done as far out as possible. And would you mind sharing which clinic you used in Iceland that had such a fast turnaround?

It was checked at the Iceland Airport ! For the PCR test registered at travel.covid.is !! This site is designed for tourist on information dealing with COVID testing for the visitor. This site also has testing before you board a flight back from Reykjavik to your next destination. You need to registered approximately two days before your flight and the cost is 50 Euro !! Let me know if you have any more questions !! My email : henryloo@att.net

Test will be ready within 4 to 6 hours in text and email. Good luck and have a great time in Iceland.

Thank you.

This option wasn't available to us at the time, but we definitely recommend it if you can get it now!

So the antigen test is also allowed?

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately when we went, this was the only option. A rapid test would have been nice!

Thanks for the info we are going July the 24 -4th so this is handy info to have

Yes, that was the PCR test for the US

At the time that we traveled the test had to be less than 72 hours before your flight lands back in the USA, I'm sure there are other testing sites outside Reykjavik, but probably not as many. Check the website travel.covid.is before your trip. Things might change again before October

Should have just stayed at the Ja Ja ding dong Bar!!!!

Things will be quite different in October. This was in mid-May and needs PCR tests. At this point antigen is now accepted

I'm supposed to go in October too but I might reschedule for next year.

As this moment there is no test required when you are vaccinated

The one that we went to was not open 24 hours

@@TheAwkwardTourists Thanks for replying! Hope you are enjoying your trip in Italy.

Because this was filmed in May and they didn't have the rapid test then.

I'm pretty sure that you can take a rapid test right in the airport now. This video was filmed in May 2021 so I think that they are much better and quicker with the results now

Cancelled flights are the worst! Sorry you had to go through that! Luckily we were flying standby so we were able to get on the flight the next day without too big of a problem.

Check travel.covid.is That site has all the acceptable types of test for traveling to/from Iceland

That was the case with Kelly's results, she got hers back in about 6 hours, and Kevin never got his....

Can you share the details of that location?

@@liliberry8 Suðurlandsbraut 34, 108 Reykjavík, Iceland i just googled covid test iceland and this site was most convenient and booked with my number and email for the next day and had no issues

@@alfredcguo walk in or appointment required? 🙏🙏

@@vivianking8692 appt

@@alfredcguo and this rapid test was enough to be able to fly back to the USA?

Gotta stay postive!

We have traveled a ton during Covid and it has not been a problem, taken tons of test and never came back positive (knock on wood - haha). Especially in Iceland, Things are so spread out, If you get out and travel the ring road you shouldn't encounter that many people,and if you do, you can always wear a mask around them. I think you will be good. Book that trip!

Those weren't available at the time, unfortunately

Hopefully that info will be good for someone in the future! When we filmed this, we didn't see that option

Within europe as far as i know PCR covid test is the only test accepted to board a flight

Yeah, we weren't so lucky back them, but I hear its a lot easier now

Yes you need an appointment, You can find all the information you need on the website travel.covid.is

It's all good, It was more tiring and mentally exhausting than anything else

We have heard that they are now offering rapid tests, so you should be able to book your test a few days in advance and get the results in about an half an hour

@@TheAwkwardTourists That is great news, I will pay attention on this, One more question, how they send results? via email? thanks again, hope see more travel video from you!

We went to the testing center at Suðurlandsbraut 34

This Video is only about traveling back to USA from Iceland. We made a video about Flying into Iceland if you want to check that out too

It changes quickly, check covid.is! And travel when vaccinated!

Yes, To my knowledge that is acceptable

@@TheAwkwardTourists thanks!

I'm not sure, Check www.travel.covid.is They have a list of testing sites

We loved the people in Iceland, Such friendly people

As of right now, yes

I think they offer rapid test options now (that wasn't the case when we were there) so you might be able to get your results a lot faster

That's great that you got it back quickly. In Iceland, during the time that we were there, It was supposed to take no more than 24 hours, but that was not the case for us this time!

Two reasons, because of the Covid restrictions at the time and it worked out better with my employee travel benefits

More like 6. But as they travel standby the direct route isn't always possible

Yeah, We would have to fly through London with our standby benefits, and that was looking complicated with Covid tests at the time of filming.

@@TheAwkwardTourists standby is great when it works out, horrible when it doesn’t.

Yes we are vaccinated, and yes as of right now everyone needs a negative test to re-enter the US

@@TheAwkwardTourists Silly, there is hardly Covid in Iceland!

Wow, That seems a little steep

I'm sure you will be fine, our case was just a fluke from what I am told

A screaming baby on a plane was the last thing we needed after that day!

@@TheAwkwardTourists That's what I thought too. Enjoy

Well, to be fair our problem wasn't because of our change. We would have needed tests either way

@@TheAwkwardTourists From the vid, I got the impression that you changed the timing of when you planned to leave Iceland to go to Italy. Sorry if that was misunderstood. Back in March, I decided to add 3 extra days to my July trip just in case my PCR test didn't come back early enough. ugh. I've learned a lot from your Iceland series, thank you! It'll be my first time there and my 45th country. Let's hope my heli ride over the volcano won't cancel due to high winds!

Standby travel usually requires last minute plan changes.

It has to do with what the US govt will accept upon entry back to the US

Why are you sorry? You said we made a video about what was going on with our travels. True. As travel vloggers, it's quite literally our job.