ICELAND
Posted by Sunny
Iceland is an amazing country. Whether you chose to go there for a Christmas holiday or at any other time of the year you will find a beautiful country with stunning scenery and friendly people.
Where ever you look you will see grandeur and beauty. It probably has the greatest variety of superb scenery and unspoilt wilderness of any European country.
The air is so clean in Iceland you seem to be able to see forever. You will be able to drink the waters of the sparkling clean rivers. There are rugged mountains, cascading waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, sandy beaches and tranquil fjords.
For the photographers or watchers the wildlife will exceed your expectations. The fjords are thronged with bird life, while off shore there are six species of whale and dolphin.
Your Icelandic Holiday can be as rugged or as sophisticated as you would like it.
For those who love the great outdoors there are whale watching cruises, walks, camping, hiking, river rafting, fishing, dog sledging, snowmobiling, riding Icelandic horses, bathing in geothermal pools or just staying up to watch the famous Northern Lights.
If you would like a less energetic holiday there are lovely Hotels, very good restaurants, shopping, musical events, galleries and Icelandic Arts and Crafts to keep you occupied.
For everyone’s delight is the famous nightlife of Reykjavik which has by now achieved cult status when it comes to having fun and enjoying yourself. The capital is a city of 110,000 people and has all the amenities and social life you would expect.
So if you are into the great outdoors, nature and adventure, if you would love to tour through breathtaking scenery then Iceland is for you. It will delight hikers, backpackers, campers, photographers, bird watchers, whale watchers and geologists to name but a few. Whatever your age or interests, Iceland will have something for you.
