Welcome To Iceland This perfect all year round tourist destination is the land of fire and ice. Iceland is the place for every traveler! If you are an adventurist, you can hike your way through ice caves and climb to […]
Welcome To Iceland
This perfect all year round tourist destination is the land of fire and ice. Iceland is the place for every traveler! If you are an adventurist, you can hike your way through ice caves and climb to the top where you have the opportunity to witness its pristine landscapes. If you want some relaxed time, the exotic lagoon is the place for you to sit back and enjoy its calmness. Iceland’s most unraveled treasure is its people who are warm and friendly. As you enjoy your walk around town you will experience Iceland in its truest form. The local and organic food is another gem of this remarkable place as it brings out various flavors of Icelandic traditions. The phenomenal natural display is the northern light which is truly magical is the main attraction. Apart from these, there is a ton of exciting adventures and tours you should venture
The Thermal Hot Spring
It’s the power of Icelandic nature to turn prosaic into the extraordinary. A dip in a pool becomes a soak in a geothermal lagoon; a casual stroll can transform into a trek across a glittering glacier; and a quiet night of camping may mean front-row seats to the aurora borealis’ curtains of light, or the soft, pinkish hue of the midnight sun. Iceland has a transformative effect on people too – its sagas turned brutes into poets, and its stories of huldufólk (hidden people) may make believers out of skeptics. Here you’ll find some of the world’s highest concentrations of dreamers, authors, artists and musicians, all fuelled by their surrounds.
The Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is a truly idyllic place to visit in any season but especially in Winter. Right next to the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon you will find a black volcanic sand beach where icebergs from the lagoon drift ashore and create the most magical setting. The blue, black, transparent and white icebergs sit on the beach and slowly melt and you can walk amongst them, see-through many of them and play around them. Prepare to be amazed. Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon gets jam-packed with enormous icebergs that at this time descend to the beach at a lot larger scale making the scene even more authentic and true to its name.
BreathtakingWaterfalls
Gullfoss translates to ‘The Golden Fall’. It is Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfall, found in the Hvítá river canyon in south-west Iceland. The waterfall is unique, beautiful and mesmerizing, it brings something special that you can’t experience anywhere else.
Seljalandsfoss is one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. It is best-known waterfall with a height of 65 meters as per the National Land Survey Of Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is a must-visit when you are at the south-coast of Iceland, A trip you will never regret!
The Northern Lights
The Northern Lights also called Aurora Borealis, and Noröurljós in Icelandic is one of the most spectacular light-show on this Earth and can frequently be seen in Iceland from the month of September through March on clear and crisp nights.
When to go and weather
High Season (Jun–Aug)
- Visitors descend en masse, especially to Reykjavík and the south. Prices peak; pre-bookings are essential.
- Endless daylight, plentiful festivals, busy activities.
- Highland mountain roads open to 4WDs from mid-June or later; hikers welcome.
Shoulder (May & Sep)
- Breezier weather; occasional snows in the highlands (access via mountain roads is weather-dependent).
- Optimal visiting conditions if you prefer smaller crowds and lower prices over cloudless days.
Low Season (Oct–Apr)
- Mountain roads closed; some minor roads shut due to weather conditions.
- Winter activities on offer, including skiing, snowshoeing and visiting ice caves.
- Brief spurts of daylight; long nights with possible Northern Lights viewings.
- New Year’s Eve in Reykjavík is becoming a big tourist event.
Sample Itinerary – 7 Days
Whether you’re on a lengthy layover or enjoying a long weekend away, don’t miss the chance to get out into the countryside and take in some of the natural wonders located within a stone’s throw of the capital. Golden Circle, with more off-the-beaten-path diversions, and still have a bit of time left to lap up Reykjavík’s unique charm. After landing at Keflavík International Airport make a beeline for the Blue Lagoon to soak away the jet lag in surreal waters and silica mud. Wander the Reykjanes Peninsula’s steaming earth near Valahnúkur or Seltún before barrelling down the coastal highway for fresh seafood in Eyrarbakki or Stokkseyri. Choose a base near Hella or Hvolsvöllur to get out in the open air on horseback: the lush waterfall-rimmed Fljótshlíð valley is a key candidate. Or try to spot the Northern Lights (in the colder months). Active bodies will enjoy the stunning Fimmvörðuháls hike from Skógar up through the ridge between two brooding ice caps. You can also take a super-Jeep tour or amphibious bus to Þórsmörk, and head out on day hikes around the valley. Those who are tighter on time can trek along the glacial tongue of Sólheimajökull instead. On your way back west, roam the Þjórsárdalur, a broad volcanic river valley with a handful of disparate sights, including a Settlement-Era farmstead, hidden waterfalls, and the foothills of Hekla volcano. Or, swing up to the gushing cascades at Gullfoss, the spurting Geysir from which all others got their name, and the rift valley and ancient parliament site Þingvellir National Park – the classic Golden Circle route.
Fast Facts
Capital: Reykjavík
Currency: Icelandic króna
Language: Icelandic, English
Recommendations: The Blue Lagoon, Skaftafell Ice Cave, Gullfoss Waterfall