4 Icelandic experiences you need to try
When asked about dream destinations, one of the countries that always belong to the top of the list is Iceland. Popularly known as the “Land of Fire and Ice”, Iceland houses Europe’s largest glaciers and the world’s most active volcanoes. This interesting characteristic of Iceland is also the reason why many travellers would go all the way to reach this unique vacation destination!
4 Icelandic experiences you need to try
Aside from gigantic glaciers and active volcanoes, Iceland also surprises its visitors with dramatic landscapes of geysers, lava fields, and hot springs. And who would forget the spectacular show of the Northern lights! In this short guide, we summarized 4 Icelandic experiences that you do not want to miss. They’re as follows:
1. Volcanic Hot Springs
Being a volcanic country, Iceland boasts of a stunning array of hot springs. Among the top volcanic hot springs that you must experience in Iceland are:
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Krossneslaug
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GeoSea Sea Baths
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Blue Lagoon
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Fontana Geothermal Baths
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Grettislaug
- Myvatn nature baths
Due to the many volcanic activities going on in the country, hot springs can be enjoyed all year long. No matter what the weather is in Iceland, you can get to experience volcanic hot springs. Get to relax by soaking in warm, soothing waters.
Volcanic hot springs all occur naturally in Iceland. Thus, you may get to see some springs that have boiling hot water and spouting geysers. You just have to follow the instructions of your assigned tour guide for the volcanic hot springs that are open for swimming by tourists.
geyser in Iceland
2. Western Fjords
A large peninsula located in the northwestern side of Iceland, the Western Fjords is an administrative locality that lies facing the east coast of Greenland. The isthmus between Gilsfjörður and Bitrufjörður connects the Western Fjords to mainland Iceland.
An unforgettable Icelandic experience that you can enjoy in the Western Fjords are the mountainous steeps and very narrow roads. The Western Fjords is a very wide expanse that you can explore undisturbed.
Among the other outdoor activities that you can enjoy in the Western Fjords are:
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Skiing
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Hiking trips
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Sailing
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Camping
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Visit the Sea Monster Museum
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Explore diverse aviary life
3. Northern Lights
Considered as one of the most favorite bucket list items, the Northern Lights are a spectacular natural display of colourful lights in the night skies. While many still don’t believe that these dancing lights are real, many tourists have already encountered their stunning beauty in Iceland.
The best way to get around when chasing unforgettable aurora is to rent a car in Iceland.
These dancing Northern Lights are the natural result of the collision of the sun’s charged particles against the many gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere. The beauty of the dancing coloured light show depends on the type of gas particles that collide in the skies.
Astronomers share to tourists that the best times to catch an unobstructed view of the Northern Lights in Iceland are during the months of February, March, September, and October.
Among the top spots in Iceland where you can catch a beautiful glimpse of the Northern Lights are:
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Hella
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Reykjavik (I saw aurora just outside of Reykjavik)
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Skógar
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Snaefellsnes peninsula
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Icy Beach
perfect Iceland aurora
4. Reykjavík
Lying on the coast of Iceland is its largest city capital, Reykjavik. This city runs completely on geothermal power. It houses the National and Saga museums where anyone can trace the Viking history of Iceland. Just make sure that you book your transfer to the airport in advance as taxi’s on the day will eat into your budget, Reykjavik is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Among the many unforgettable Icelandic experiences you can enjoy in Reykjavik are the following:
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Rotating Perlan glass dome that offers panoramic views of the sea and hills
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Geothermal Blue Lagoon spa in Grindavik
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Golden Circle
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Hallgrimskirkja that showcases a modern cathedral with a gigantic striking tower
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Grotta Island Lighthouse which is also a popular spot for Northern Lights viewing
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Reykjavik Cathedral
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Nordic cultural house
Hopefully you are able to plan out your next luxury Icelandic holiday adventure and make sure that you get to do these 4 unforgettable Icelandic experiences on your stay there!
