Cheap Iceland Holidays
Situated on the rim of the Arctic Circle Iceland is one of the most stunning and peaceful countries in the world to visit. An Iceland holiday charms visitors with gushing fjords, large glaciers, volcanoes, geysers and uninhabited scenery as well as beautiful wildlife and an abundance of activities to keep you busy. Reykjavik – Iceland’s capital city is where the vast majority of travellers stop off. It has all the usual enticement of a large city
Iceland’s history dates back to 800AD most of the evidence of its ancestral past can be found in Rekajanes Peninsula with its museums, old churches and walking trails. Hot springs and blue lagoons are one of Iceland’s many visitor attractions these can be found throughout Iceland however for a true taste of Iceland’s wilderness head towards Egilsstadir located in the East fjords or to one of the many National Parks. Volcanic activity past and present can be found on Iceland’s south western side of Hekla home to one of Iceland’s several active volcanoes and Vestmannaeylat has a collection of mini volcanoes scattered around a surface area of 10km.
Things to do in Iceland
Iceland has plentiful activities and sightseeing possibilities are endless everything from hill walking to hiking in the Reykjanes Peninsula to fishing in the cool crisp North Atlantic sea. The weather in Iceland is cold and snowy making it a perfect setting for various winter sports. The obvious choices are Skiing in the winter slopes of Blafjoll better known as Blue Mountain and the snowy mountainous district of Skalafell also provides ideal Skiing conditions. Using snowmobiles is an excellent way to view parts of Reykjavik and surrounding towns and villages. Organised tours are available which depart several days per week.
Iceland National Parks
National Parks add to Iceland’s natural beauty with so many to choose from it would be impossible to visit them all. The most visited Parks are Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsargljufur National Park complete with canyons, waterfalls, Flora and fauna.
Other Activities
A visit to Iceland wouldn’t be complete without the chance to bathe in one of the many outdoor swimming pools or hot springs such as the famous Blue Lagoon. Surprisingly the water is heated by a nearby springs providing warm temperatures which is described as being like bath water.
Whale watching out to sea by organised boat tour departs daily from Reykjavik harbour. You can expect to view some of Iceland’s beautiful wildlife like dolphins, minke whales, puffins and blue whales.
