Everything you need to plan an amazing vacation to Iceland!
There’s an inherent conflict in seeing puffins, in Iceland or anywhere else. On the one hand, tourists want to get as close as possible to these adorable and photogenic birds. It’s one thing to see puffins from a boat, where you may be 50 feet from their burrows. (And this is still wonderful to see!) …
Sólvangur Icelandic Horse Center is about as authentic an experience as you can get while seeing Icelandic horses. This is a serious horse breeding and training facility, run by a mother and daughter, Elsa Magnúsdóttir and Sigríður (Sigga) Pjetursdóttir. After meeting them, my guess is that Elsa and Sigga are some of the most knowledgeable …
Edited April 2021: This is not the volcano that is currently erupting in Iceland. See information about that new Iceland volcanic eruption here. This is a tourist attraction that lets you go inside a volcano. It’s a great addition to your volcano-themed Iceland vacation: See an active volcano, then go inside a dormant volcano! Let …
Raufarhólshellir is one of the most popular lava caves in Iceland. It’s about 40 minutes from Reykjavik. But even better, if you’re heading to Geysir on the Golden Circle, it’s less than 10 minutes out of your way. A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have qualified that first sentence. Raufarhólshellir was unquestionably the most …
I find hikes to be more satisfying if there’s a destination. Hike to a glacier, or a waterfall, or … another waterfall. The Reykjadalur hike is different, and unique. Hike to a hot river. Change into a bathing suit, and hop in! Well, there’s a lot more to it than that. The hike took us …
(While this post is specific to Iceland, much of the advice applies to seeing the Northern Lights in other countries as well: Finland, Norway, Sweden, and more.) Many people associate Iceland with the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Here’s our comprehensive list of facts and tips about the Northern Lights.
