Fantastic Images from Iceland to Inspire Your Next Trip
Excursion provided by Arcanum This exhilarating snowmobiling adventure takes you to the top of the spectacular Myrdalsjokull glacier, offering, weather permitting, breathtaking....
Excursion provided by Senators Explore Breidafjordur Bay, discovering strangely shaped cliffs, exceptionally strong tidal currents and seeing thousands of birds close up....
Excursion provided by: Into the Glacier The Langjokull ice cave is a unique and magical glacier experience. Travel onto the ice cap by 8WD truck to reach the entrance to the ice....
Excursion provided by 3H Travel The dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in south-west Iceland. Just a 30 mins drive from Reykjavik, this hu....
One of Iceland's best museums, a visit to Husavik's Whale Museum is a must for anyone planning to do a whale watching trip as well as those with an interest in the natural world.....
Excursion provided by Laki Tours Take a summer cruise from the coastal village of Olafsvik on this whale watching excursion on the tip of Snaefellsnes. There are oppor....
Kirkjufell, west of Grundarfjordur, is a beautiful mountain, eroded by glaciers on all four sides to form its unusual steeple-shaped summit. The ve....
At 1833m above sea level, Snaefell is Iceland's highest peak outside of the Vatnajokull icecap. A central volcano, Snaefell was formed during the Ice Age but has been dormant....
The gravel road between Bildudalur and Þingeyri is one of the most exciting and scenic drives in Iceland. Take it slowly, stopping at the numerous viewpoints to soak up the ru....
Several hiking opportunities can be found in the Husafell area, with trails suitable for families and more experienced hikers. The scenery ranges from dense woodland to spectacular....
At Kaldarbotnar, beautiful hot water springs can be found at the edge of the forest. 10.5km / 3.5hrs
A local area hiking map is essential if you plan to hike any of the following routes – you can purchase one at the information centre in Borgarfjorður Eystri. Make sure you have su....
Duration: 2.5-3 hours return trip. Difficulty: mostly easy and level walk over birch-clad lava. A short steep ascent at the end. Interest: unusual, steep-sided, lava-walled crat....
Duration: 30 minutes each way. Difficulty: an easy and mostly level walk on the beach and through lava. Interest: pebble beaches, interesting lava formations. Start/End: take road....
Duration: 45 minutes, each way. Difficulty: steady ascent and descent of around 200m. Interest: glaciated mountains and a beautiful lake. Start/End: from road 1, about 35km from Ak....
Duration: 2 hours (or longer). Difficulty: easy walk along terminal moraines overlooking the lagoon. Interest: the famous iceberg lagoon - icebergs, seals, birds. Start/End: the pa....
Duration: allow 3-4 hours. Difficulty: a tough but rewarding hike, with two steep ascents and descents, on a waymarked path. Interest: breathtaking views of colourful rhyolite moun....
Duration: 1 hour. Difficulty: a steady ascent and descent of around 100m on an easy grassy trail. Interest: great views of a spectacular gorge. Start/End: from the car park at the....
Sited at the toe of boot-shaped Reykjanes Peninsula is an idyllic spot with a small sandy beach to one side and rocky shoreline on the other. Guarded by two lighthouses, one o....
