Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fjallsárlón
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Best Glaciers & Ice Caps to Explore
Vatnajökull
Europe's biggest ice cap, is perfect for snowmobile rides; it also has dozens of
offshoot glaciers primed for guided hikes and ice climbs - arrange these from Skaftafell.
Eyjafjallajökull
The site of the volcanic eruption in 2010; take a super-Jeep to discover the
icy surface then wander over to Magni, nearby, to see the still-steaming earth.
Snæfellsjökull
Jules Verne's
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
starts here; try the snow-
cat tour from Arnarstapi.
Langjökull
Close to Reykjavík. Perfect for dog sledding, and with an ambitious ice tunnel
in the works, set to open in 2015.
Sólheimajökull
An icy tongue unfurling from My
́
rdalsjökull ice cap. Ideal for an afternoon
trek - strap on the crampons!
Boating, Kayaking & Rafting
A new perspective on Iceland's natural treasures is offered from the water.
Best Boating Hot Spots
Heimaey
Zip across the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago taking in the craggy cliffs and swoop-
ing birds.
Stykkishólmur
Wind through the islands of silent Breiðafjörður.
Húsavík
Traditional wooden ships or high-speed zodiacs sail through whale-filled waters to
neighbouring islets (and to Grímsey).
Best Kayaking
Hornstrandir, Ísafjörður & Ísafjarðardjúp
Sea kayaking at its finest; try multiday tours or
a one-day adventure to Vigur, an offshore islet.
Seyðisfjörður
The charismatic tour guide will leave you wondering what's more charming -
the fjord or him.
