Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Magni & Móði
Iceland's newest mountains were formed during the eruptions of 2010. Bring a pack
of
pýlsur
(hot dogs) with you as you mount Magni - the still-steaming earth will cook
them in no time flat.
Wildlife Watching
Icelandic horses
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Iceland's magical natural realm is the playground for some headlining acts,
including breaching whales, basking seals, elusive Arctic foxes and bumper
birdlife (the scene stealer: cute, clownish puffins, of course). The support
cast of wandering sheep and wild-maned horses are still impossibly photo-
genic against a cinematic, mountainous backdrop.
The bird life in Iceland is abundant, especially during the warmest months when mi-
grating species arrive to nest. On coastal cliffs and islands around the country, you
can see a mind-boggling array of seabirds. Posted coastal hikes offer access to some
of the most populous bird cliffs in the world - don't miss a chance to cavort with
puffins.
