The Geysir Geothermal Area is a steaming and bubbling center of geothermal activity in the South West of Iceland.  It is situated along the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route, which can be driven in a day from the capital city of Reykjavik. You won’t be able to jump into any hot springs at The Geysir […]

Seljalandsfoss is a unique and beautiful waterfall near the South Coast of Iceland.  This is one of the very few places in the world that you can safely walk behind a crashing waterfall. From this unusual perspective, you will be covered in a fine mist of glacial meltwater that comes flowing down from the Eyjafjallajokull […]

Gullfoss waterfall, or The Golden Waterfall,  is one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Iceland.  It should come as no surprise! This stunning waterfall is an absolute joy to visit. The powerful water of the Hvíta river crashes over two separate tiers, before plummeting into a deep volcanic crevice.  The power of […]

If you want to see whales and dolphins in the wild, Iceland is the place to do it! The waters surrounding Iceland are teeming with life. An incredible variety of whales and dolphins come to hunt here year-round.  There are 23 different species of cetaceans that are regularly spotted in the Icelandic seas.  These include: […]

There are some awesome boating and river rafting adventures to be had in Iceland.  Thanks to the meltwater running off its mighty glaciers, Iceland has countless glacial rivers and lagoons that are waiting to be explored.  The oceans surrounding the country are teeming with life, offering plenty of opportunities to go whale watching or fishing […]

Iceland is a wonderful place to go hiking.  There is an abundance of waterfalls, volcanoes, canyons, and glaciers, so you’ll never get bored on the trails! It would take a lifetime to discover all the incredible places that you can go hiking in Iceland. Unfortunately, most people aren’t able to visit for that long!  If […]

Many people get confused about the difference between Greenland and Iceland.  The two places do indeed share some traits. Both are known for their natural hot springs and dense Ice Sheets. They are sparsely populated, home to spectacular wildlife and they are both a wonderful place to look for the Northern Lights. The locals are […]

You are going to want to buy the perfect souvenir to remember your visit to Iceland! Iceland has certainly got plenty of beautiful handcrafted goods that you can buy. But many cheap, imported goods are pretending to be the real deal.  If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s easy to end up spending a […]

The Golden Circle is a breathtaking sightseeing route in Iceland.  Starting and finishing in Reykjavik, this 300-kilometer route can be enjoyed as a day trip from the capital city or as a detour on the much longer Ring Road that goes around the whole of Iceland.  Being conveniently located and bursting with spectacular scenery, The […]

Fjadrargljufur canyon is as beautiful as it is impossible to pronounce. Situated in the South, this extraordinary canyon is one of Iceland’s most precious gems. 100 meters deep and an incredible 2 kilometers long, Fjadrargljufur was created 2 million years ago at the end of the last Ice Age The canyon might be ancient, but […]