Iceland

Begin exploring Iceland's coastal capital.

Relax and enjoy the world-famous bright blue mineral-rich swimming pool, the Blue Lagoon, with geothermally heated water in the middle of a large lava field. A swim in the lagoon can be an amazing experience. Great clouds of vapor rise from the water, parting from time to time to reveal the immense stacks and buildings of power plant and moss-covered lava formations in the back group. The bottom is covered with chalky rocks and slimy white silica mud.

Culture, shopping and scenery beckon as you make your way through the first permanent settlement in Iceland’s history. You’ll explore the boutiques and cafes of historical Laugavegur street, walk along the grounds of Iceland’s “White House,” and catch a glimpse of history at the Hofdi House, where Reagan and Gorbachev held their famous summit in 1986. Finally, you’ll take in the beauty of the city and its surrounding mountains from the viewing deck at the Hallgrimskirkja Church.

Hallgrimskirkja, the Church of Hallgrímur, which is dedicated to the most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrímur Pétrusson. Hallgrímsjirkja towers over the center of Reykjavik, with a 73m high tower that we can ascend. It is home to an impression 25 ton, mechanical action organ, designed to fill the hall.

Go back to the beginning of Iceland’s turbulent history, starting with the earliest settlers and ending with the 16th century, and experience where legend and history collide.

A journey into Raufarhólshellir is a unique experience and a great opportunity to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava that flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred east of the Bláfjöll mountains about 5200 years ago. Every winter spectacular ice sculptures are formed inside the entrance of the cave making the experience of visiting the lava tunnel even more breathtaking.

View the beautiful Seljalandfoss, situated 29 km west of Skogar, a high and wispy waterfall that is one of the most unique in Iceland. This spectacular waterfall allows you to walk behind it on a path, so take a waterproof or umbrella to limit the spray.

Take in the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of over 60 meters. Bring adequate waterproof clothing as you will be able to walk right up to the waterfall.

Visit the Skogar Folk Museum and discover striking examples of Iceland's history. It's housed in a series of old sod-roofed farmhouses. There is also a modern building with extensive historical exhibits dealing with life in Southern Iceland.

Experience one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty. The area is dominated by spectacular views of the mighty Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier.

Walk along the shores of the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the icebergs that have broken off from the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier.

Known as the “Bull Shed Ravine”, the Nauthusagil Canyon is a mystical ravine located in Southern Iceland.

Make your way to the Great Geysir, watch the Hvítá river disappear into the earth at the Gullfoss waterfall, and watch the Strokkur erupt. The experience all the geological diversity that Iceland has to offer with a visit to the Tingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that falls on a rift between two tectonic plates.

Nearby, the "Great Geysir" Strokkur spouts and sprays water 30-35 meters in the air every 3-8 minutes. Photographers will have to be quick, or they'll miss the eruptions, which last only a couple seconds. Around the site are lots of colorful hot springs, steaming vents, warm streams, and psychedelic algae and mineral deposits.

If Iceland had a star attraction, then Gullfoss is certainly it. This waterfall is not necessarily the largest in Iceland, but is by far the most impressive. Here, the river Hvita drops a total of 32 meters in two falls. The canyon above them is 70 meters deep and 2.5 km long. When the sun is shining, you are likely to see a rainbow through the ample spray that forms.

Visit Thingvellir National Park, the most significant historical site in Iceland since the Alpingi was established there, the original site of the Icelandic Parliament, founded in AD 930, and situated along the mid-Atlantic ridge. The long deep cracks, running from the north-east to the south west, give the landscape the appearance of a crevassed glacier. The peaks of the national park are covered by snow amongst the country's largest lake, Lake Thingvallavatn. Here you can enjoy a range of spectacular walks with beautiful scenery.

Learn how Icelanders are able to grow tomatoes all year round despite the dark winters. This family-run farm welcomes tourists to come and have a taste of their home-grown vegetables.

Experience geothermal energy first hand at Laugarvatn Fontana bakery. The bread is made using a traditional recipe, dug it into the warm black sand ground and baked for 24 hours. Enjoy a taste of the bread, served hot from the ground with Icelandic butter.