Iceland
For a different holiday experience
Experience the hottest adventures in the coolest of places! If you aren't already well acquainted with the wonders of the land of fire and ice, read on!
Reykjavik is the northernmost capital city in the world, and the most westerly capital city in Europe - and is under 3 hours flying time from the UK.
Iceland has a population of 300,000 - there is one phone book for the whole country and people are listed by their first names. English is widely spoken all over Iceland.
The country is known as ''the land of fire and ice'' due to the large number of glaciers, the island's volcanic past and its geysers.
In summer it is daylight for 24 hours a day and in winter it's possible to witness the wonder and beauty of the Northern Lights. In summer, you can see whales and porpoises. Many rare bird species may also spotted in Iceland.
Horse riding is easy - Icelandic horses are sturdy and serene, ideal for the novice or more accomplished riders.
The Golden Circle tour is a worthwhile day trip, and includes the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, spouting hot springs at Geyser and Thingvellir national park, the site of the first Icelandic parliament and the point where the earth’s tectonic plates meet, creating a rift valley.
Hiring a car is an affordable way to explore part of or the whole country - allow ten days to drive the whole way round the island at a leisurely pace. For a taste of adventure head to one of the glaciers and try snow-mobiling on an icecap, or go quad-biking, white water rafting or super-jeeping.
There is a beach in Reykjavik, heated by a geothermal spring (open summer only), where people can sunbathe and paddle. The azure-blue waters at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa are renowned for their positive effects on the skin.
Movies including Tomb Raider and View to a Kill have been filmed in Iceland; celebrities including Clint Eastwood, Yoko Ono, Emma Thompson, Harrison Ford, Top Gear’s Richard Hammond and explorer Sir Chris Bonnington have recently visited.
If you are interested in “a holiday with a difference”, not too far from home, why not contact us for advice and suggestions. Our experienced staff will be delighted to help you.
