Iceland is popularly known for its hotspot of magnificent light-show called Aurora Borealis. There are sightseeing trips for this natural phenomenon and you just need to hire an excursion guides to find locations where you can see it at best. They have different adventures outdoor activities you can do during summer and winter that you can enjoy.
Here are some highlights that you can do in Iceland when you visit.
Hiking on Glaciers and Ice Climbing
Hiking activities are available for tourist and must be accompanied with a trained guide. Glacier walking tours are also available and combined with other activities like boating on a glacier lagoon and jeep safaris.
Driving
Exploring Iceland‘s coasts, valleys and mountains is easy with the All-terrain vehicles (ATVs). They even let you go to top of the Glaciers using snow mobiles. Just keep in mind that Iceland weather are extreme unpredictable so pay attention in weather announcements.
Smoky hot pool of water with an amazing view Iceland got you covered. Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa heated pool is among the best popular natural attraction within neighboring European countries and must visit for both first time and returning tourists.
Icelandic Dishes
Iceland is popular with Seafood dishes due to the location being near the water. Most dishes and delicacies made from fresh seafood ingredients. You can try their infamous fermented shark and fish jerky. Aside from seafood, Iceland’s popular Rye Bread is baked underneath the ground.
Worrying about the Iceland weather? Don’t be because any season is good because but if you choose between Summer and Winter, the only difference with those is the daylight and night time. During summer it is mostly up to 24 hours visibility of sun. And within winter, it only have maximum 5 hours of light.
Summer in Iceland:
A bit warmer
Better road are good for sightseeing
Waterfalls are accessible
Hiking is easy and camping is more pleasant
Highlands exploration is open and you can see some wildlife.
Winter in Iceland:
Lower prices in accommodations and attractions
Skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing
Ice caves are accessible.
Aurora Borealis
Frozen water falls.
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