Icelandic Adventure
Iceland
Iceland is quite unlike anywhere else. Isolated in the far North Atlantic, the country feels incredibly remote, yet is barely three hours flying time from London.
Reykjavik is the world’s most northerly capital, and a vibrant, cosmopolitan city despite its small size. With boutique hotels, excellent restaurants and notoriously good (all) nightlife, it's a fantastic city break in its own right.
The real selling point of Iceland, however, is the desolate beauty of its wild landscapes. The forces of nature that have defined this young island are still very active – volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, mighty rivers and waterfalls continue to shape the landscape. Pristine landscapes of fjord, mountain, glacier, and moss-covered lava fields still dominate most of the island.
Snaefellsnes is one such area - a starkly beautiful peninsula jutting into the North Atlantic on Iceland's western coast. We love the Hotel Budir here; ideal for a windswept romantic retreat, and for adventurous activities and whale-watching too.
Iceland offers a huge range of outdoor activities from fishing for sea trout or river salmon, horse riding, sea kayaking, whale-watching, hiking or snowmobiling on the glacier-topped volcano that dominates the tip of the peninsula.
Testimonials
'We have both returned from our trip rested, and with amazing memories of a great trip.'
‘The overall experience of Iceland was very memorable. The hotels we stayed at were both lovely, though by far and away we enjoyed the stay at the hotel Ranga. It gave us the opportunity for total relaxation. We were pleased with how friendly all the people in Iceland were to us, and nothing was too much trouble for any hotel staff. We were fortunate to see plenty of Northern lights, and got up to the erupting volcano, which was amazing, a real once in a lifetime experience.
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Family Adventure in IcelandIcelandIceland is an infant in geological terms, and still growing – one island off its south coast only rose from the waves in 1963. |
