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Carry a one-day supply of cash in your pocket. Carry most of your money, and your passport,
in a travel pouch or money belt under your shirt. Replenish your pocket supply when you are
in a safe and quiet place, or in our vehicle. Don’t leave valuables unattended in your hotel
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If you’ve used it, remember to empty the safe before you leave.

Pickpockets
Pickpockets may create a sudden distraction. In any sort of puzzling street situation, try to
keep one hand on your money belt. If an encounter with a local turns out to be long and
complicated and involves money or your valuables, be very careful. Con artists sometimes
target travelers.

Meals in Flight
Flights to Iceland are shorter than to the rest of Europe, so airlines rarely provide meals during
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Meal Prices

Iceland is an expensive country in general, but especially when it comes to food—which makes
sense given that many ingredients need to be imported or are grown in special greenhouses.
To give you a sense of what to budget, here’s some sample prices in USD. Please keep in mind
that these are guidelines only and are subject to change.

• Light takeaway lunch (sandwich, soup): $11-$17 per person

• Lunch in a cafe: $20-$30 per person

• Dinner entrée in a high-end restaurant: $40-$70 per person

Previous travelers have suggested lowering costs by hitting up local grocery stores; choosing
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pubs; and trying one of Iceland’s Thai restaurants (which is kind of like their version of a
Chinese takeout place).

Shopping
There may be scheduled visits to local shops during your adventure. There is no requirement
to make a purchase during these stops, and any purchase made is a direct transaction with
the shop in question, subject to the vendor’s terms of purchase. O.A.T. is not responsible for
purchases you make on your trip or for the shipment of your purchases.

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