Iceland Top Things To Do
The milky turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon are perfect for a good, long soak. Located in a lunar-like landscape of lava fields, the lagoon is renowned for its health benefits and mineral-rich, geothermal seawater, which have made it one of the most visited locations in Iceland.
Whale watching
The waters around Iceland are some of the best in the world to spot a variety of cetaceans. Minke, blue, sei, fin, humpback and sperm whales are frequently sighted just off the coast.
Reykjavík's restaurants
Sample some of the superb food Iceland has to offer in one of Reykjavík's many excellent restaurants. Home-grown organic lamb and lobster are perennial favourites, and offerings from the sea are second to none.
Hiking
Iceland's hiking is incredible. From Skaftafell National Park to the Westfjords, from the highlands to the Snæfellnes Peninsula, breathtaking vistas lurk round every bend.
Horse riding
The Icelandic horse (don't call them ponies) is a strong but gentle animal that has adapted perfectly to the terrain, and riding over lava fields and deserted beaches is a popular activity.
New Year's Eve
The Gamlarskvold (New Year's Eve celebrations) are a sight to behold. With hundreds of bonfires, thousands of fireworks go off simultaneously in Reykjavík on the stroke of midnight every year, setting ablaze the crystal clear sky.
Skidoo riding
Go for a skidoo (snowmobile) ride on a glacier. An unbeatable adrenaline rush is guaranteed when speeding through the immaculate white wilderness - a highlight of any trip to Iceland.
Northern Lights
One of nature's most awesome spectacles, the Northern Lights are visible from September to March. The ever-shifting, glowing patterns of light that twist and turn restlessly in the sky are created by electrically-charged particles that make the thin air shine, not unlike a fluorescent light.
Fly fishing
Salmon are abundant in the pristine streams of Iceland. Licences for some of the most popular rivers are extremely expensive, but it is possible to fish trout and arctic char for a fraction of the price.
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