Iceland on Credit Card Points: Real Costs, Real Chaos & Real Magic | Black Beaches, Glaciers & More

Ever heard of a pizza that costs ₹15,000? 🍕 Welcome to Iceland! The land where volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and jaw-dropping beauty collide… along with bills that’ll make your jaw drop too. In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, Aadil, Dhimant & Udit unpack one of the most cinematic yet brutally real travel stories ever: an 8-day road trip across Iceland powered by points, miles, and good old desi jugaad. From black sand beaches to blue lagoons, ice caves to Emirates upgrades, this one’s got everything — humour, chaos, and a ton of real-world tips you won’t find on Instagram reels. ✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💸 The real cost of Iceland — hotels, food, driving, and activities (spoiler: bring a strong credit card) 🚗 How to drive in Iceland with just your Indian license — no international permit needed 🏡 Hotels vs Airbnbs — where to stay, what’s worth it, and what’s daylight robbery 🥪 Food hacks — how to survive ₹15K pizzas and still eat well (hello, Kronan & Bonus!) 🌋 Golden Circle & South Coast decoded — geysers, tectonic plates, waterfalls, and those otherworldly black beaches ❄️ Ice caves, glaciers & diamond beach — what’s real, what’s overrated, and what’s totally worth freezing for 🌌 Northern Lights myths vs reality — when to go, where to stand, and what no one tells you 👨‍👩‍👧 Travelling with parents or kids? — how to plan Iceland if mobility or age is a factor 💳 Points & Miles talk — how Emirates Skywards, Amex Platinum & ICICI cards powered this trip (and how a Disney Cruise disaster turned into a full Singapore Airlines refund!) 00:00 - Introduction & Highlights 04:15 - Introducing Guest Udit 06:00 - The Refund Story 10:16 - Disney Cruise Booking Tips 14:54 - Why Choose Iceland? 17:34 - Driving License & Rules 19:13 - Accommodation & Hotel Costs 23:57 - Food Costs & Experiences 26:50 - Food Saving Hacks 32:10 - Iceland vs New Zealand 35:37 - Golden Circle Guide 43:24 - Northern Lights & Daylight 47:57 - Tectonic Plates & Geysers 51:44 - Top Places to Visit 56:25 - Ice Cave Experience 59:18 - Packing & Gear Guide 01:05:08 - Flight Booking Strategy 01:11:47 - Airline Status Benefits 01:23:23 - Japan Airlines Service Story 01:30:36 - Iceland Air Review & Connectivity 01:36:35 - Best Time & Booking Tips 01:41:40 - Points & Miles Hacks 01:44:22 - Rapid Fire Round 01:47:03 - Conclusion & Outro 🧭 Why You Should Watch Because Iceland is one of those dream destinations everyone talks about but few actually figure out. This episode makes it real — full of laughs, missteps, and those “wait, that actually worked?!” moments that define true traveller stories. If you’ve ever thought Iceland was too far, too cold, or too expensive… this episode might just change your mind. Referral Links to Credit Cards Discussed in this episode: American Express Platinum Charge Card 👉 https://pointsmilesshow.com/cards/ame... Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde / Metal Card 👉 https://pointsmilesshow.com/cards/ici... ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card 👉 https://pointsmilesshow.com/cards/ici... Scapia Credit Card: https://pointsmilesshow.com/cards/scapia