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The world’s most northern capital fuses colourful buildings and intriguing design with interesting museums, a surprisingly eclectic restaurant and nightlife scene, and a wonderfully inviting population. The city, though tiny by international standards, has plenty for the culturally curious to do, from exhibitions such as the Viking Longhouse and the National Museum, to galleries such as the National Gallery and the Reykjavik Art Museum, to a great collection of cafes, restaurants, and bars.

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Whale Watching in Iceland

Set sail from Reykjavik harbour and glide along the Faxafloi Bay to spot some of Iceland’s 20-plus cetacean species. On a typical tour, you might see minke, blue whales, humpbacks, or even Orcas, as well as some of Iceland’s most staggering natural attractions, such as...
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Relax at the Blue Lagoon

Undoubtedly one of Iceland’s most visited attractions, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is as iconic to Iceland as the Eiffel Tower is to France. You’ll find the stunning blue waters of the lagoon surrounded by a stark black lava field. Its amenities include an in-lagoon...
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The Golden Circle Iceland

The Golden Circle. The Golden Circle is a collection of three of Iceland’s most iconic attractions - Pingvellir, the site of the ancient Icelandic parliament, the Great Geyser(Geysir), which was the first geyser to be described in a printed source, and Gullfoss, a huge roaring...
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Vatnajokull National Park

It’s only fitting that one of Europe smallest country should be home to the continent’s largest national park. It’s made up of the former Skaftafell and Jokulsargljufur National Parks and is a haven of intensely powerful waterfalls, idyllic lowland rivers, huge glaciers, vast mountains and...
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Reykjavik Iceland

The world’s most northern capital fuses colourful buildings and intriguing design with interesting museums, a surprisingly eclectic restaurant and nightlife scene, and a wonderfully inviting population. The city, though tiny by international standards, has plenty for the culturally curious to do, from exhibitions such as...
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Ice Caving in Iceland

Gain a unique perspective of the glaciers by hiking into the ice caves and glaciers themselves. This can be an incredibly atmospheric experience - witnessing the blue icy heart of the glacier and hiking through caves that disappear once the temperature rises in the spring....
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Iceland Etiquette

Iceland is a very similar to countries such as Norway, Sweden and Denmark and has very little in the way of culturally accepted norms that wouldn’t be acceptable in mainland Europe, though you will find that most Icelanders are quite open minded and perhaps a...
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Iceland Cuisine

Icelandic cuisine is similar to other Scandinavian cuisines and like them - relies heavily on a mix of meats from both land and sea. Meats such as lamb and fish are the most prominent, and then of course Minke Whale and Puffin too. Some of...
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Why Visit Iceland with Skanda Holidays?

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Best Time: Jun–Aug daylight / Sep–Mar Northern Lights

Tailor-Made: 5–12 day self-drive & guided tours

Hotels: Eco-hotels, luxury spa resorts

Flexible: Ring Road self-drive, super-jeep tours, glacier flights

Extensions: Greenland & Faroe Islands

Amazing Places

Top Places: Reykjavik, Golden Circle, South Coast, Akureyri

Best Season: Summer for mild weather / Winter for auroras

Scenic Routes: Ring Road & Diamond Circle drives

Highlights: Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach

Extensions: Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Westfjords

Unique Activities

Best Activities: Northern Lights hunting, ice cave exploration, whale watching

Best Time: Sep–Mar peak aurora borealis viewing

Stay Options: Glass igloo lodges, boutique countryside stays

Interests: Geothermal spas, glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls

Culture: Icelandic saga history, geothermal cuisine, craft beers

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