Iceland Holidays

Iceland situated in Northern Europe offers fresh Icelandic air, crisp white snow and in the summer months, blossoming meadows, however there is more to this Island, Iceland’s natural attractions include; glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, portentous peaks and vast lava deserts. Reykjavik, Iceland’s Capital is a busy metropolis of entertainment offering many friendly bars, a wide variety of fish restaurants to dine in, and tours to take so that you can all the Island has to offers including whale watching and glacier tours. Iceland can offer you endless activities to keep you entertained, including, Bird watching, museums and galleries, hiking, river rafting, skiing, sport fishing and if you are a keen golfer, try midnight golf.

Other activities to keep you occupied could include Swimming that is very popular all year round. The Majority of towns and villages have outdoor or indoor swimming pools filled with water from natural hot springs. The temperature of the water in the pools is around 28 degrees Celsius. In some places there is also saunas, a Jacuzzi, solariums and hot pots with temperatures ranging from 35 to 45 degrees Celsius. For something a little more relaxing try Bird watching as there as so many large colonies and breeding areas that are found at numerous places throughout the country, including Lake Myvatn and Latrabjarg, which is largest bird cliff in the world.

Reykjavik sees the major nesting grounds for the Arctic Tern and the Westman Islands houses the largest Puffin colonies in Iceland. Another not to be missed attraction is Whale watching which is available from various locations in Iceland ' the season runs from May through September, and cruises depart on an old fashioned oaken boat and on shore there is a whale exhibition centre dedicated to all the species of whale they sport in the bay. One of Iceland’s greatest natural attractions is The Geyser that erupts blasting a spectacular jet of super heated water and steam into the air as high as 59 to 81 metres. The rest of the park sits on top of a vast boiling cauldron, belching sulphurous mud pots, hissing steam vents, warm streams, hot and cold springs, and primitive plants can all be found here.

For a family day out head to the Skaftafell, Iceland's second largest National Park. The park offers attractions and wonderful scenery. The natural variety of the park is seen in the Vast glaciers, mountain streams, blue glacial lakes with icebergs, snow capped mountain peaks, jagged rocks, canyons, wild flowering valleys, rare species of birds and plants makes this a perfect setting for hiking and trekking.