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Iceland
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Iceland is a dreamy country, with its glaciers, fjords and volcanoes. This mixture of landscapes, each more extraordinary than the next, is astonishing.
The main road circles the island and it is therefore on the coasts that the vast majority of cities are located. As a result, the centre is rarely visited, mainly because of the difficult access but also because of the harsh climate.
West Coast
The west of the island is the Reykjavik region and the southern peninsula.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a city worth a visit with its small size but its metropolitan atmosphere. Between its colourful houses typical of the Nordic countries and its view of the snow-covered mountains, it gives an excellent insight into the country.
The famous Blue Lagoon, the geothermal natural spa, is located south of Reykjavik on the southern peninsula. It is possible to swim in its warm waters (on average 39°C) surrounded by volcanic rock fields.
In the Western Region, you can also venture into the Snaefellsness Peninsula. At the end of it is the Snæfellsjökull volcano, which is topped by a glacier. You can also see black sandy beaches like Djúpalónssandur.
Icelandic fjords
Icelandic Fjords are located in two completely opposite regions: the Western Fjords region and the Eastern Fjords region.
In the western part, there are many small fishing villages to visit. The largest is Isafjordur and the most picturesque Vigur. You can also go to Sudureyri or Flateyri which offer magnificent landscapes, with a breathtaking view of their respective fjords, parallel with each other.
Then, for natural landscapes, it is also to the west that we find the famous Dynjandi waterfall. Exceptional in both size and shape, it is in fact a succession of microwatefalls. There are also many hot springs, those of the Mjóifjörður fjord are kept secret, you will need a local guide to get there.
The Eastern Fjords are a few visited region of Iceland, out of the classic tours. However, it is here that the glacial lake of Jökulsárlón is located, where some brave people dare to swim.
Seyðisfjörður is a small town worth a visit, not only for its route going down into the fjord, but also for its colourful typical houses where contact with the local inhabitants is easy.
South Iceland
South Iceland is one of the most accessible and therefore one of the most visited regions, but it is mainly because of the large number of places and activities that travellers come to discover the region.
The island’s most impressive and famous volcanoes can be found in this region, such as the Eyjafjallajökull (whose eruption paralysed Europe in 2010) or the Katla which is in a glacier. The Geyser site is also located in this region, where you can discover the most active geyser in the world.
It is also in the South, on the beach of Solheimasandur, that the carcass of the American army aircraft is located. Finally, the city of Vik is known for its spectacular surrounding cliffs and black sandy beaches.
North Iceland
It is in the north of Iceland that you can see the great plains, Icelandic wild horses or even some geothermal sites.
In the east, you can discover natural wonders such as the volcanic lake of Mývatn or the most powerful waterfalls in Europe: Dettifoss Falls.
On the other side, in the North-West region, you can go to the Vatnsnes peninsula where many Icelandic horses live.
For a trip to the end of the world, you have to go to the island of Grímsey. Indeed, it is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland, and is crossed by the Arctic Circle.
Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in the world. Moreover with the strong increase of its tourist attractiveness the prices have known a rather important boom these last years. The prices continue to evolve quite strongly in the country. It is therefore particularly important to prepare your budget before your departure.
On average, you should count on daily expenses of 230€. Budgets can range from 70€ to more than 400€ per day.
Fortunately, one of the main assets of Iceland is its natural sites where it is possible to enjoy the show for free. You can manage to reduce your expenses by going to less touristy towns, camping and visiting natural sites.
Flights from France cost on average between 280€ and 500€ depending on your city of departure.
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Iceland is not a destination for lovers of idleness on the beaches under the great heat. Although the summer period (June to August) offers higher temperatures, rain and wind are quite present.
It is therefore preferable to visit this country from June to September, especially because some areas are closed during winter, due to dangerousness because of the large amount of snow.
However, to observe the Northern Lights, the ideal season is between September and March.
Before the harsh winters come around in Iceland 🇮🇸
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Dramatic skies and reflections of the westfjords (and angry circling birds)
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Jökulsárlón…the place I was most excited to see during my trip to Iceland. Though absolutely stunning, this lake and the giant icebergs in it exist because of how quickly Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is receding. In just a few years, this landscape will be completely changed!
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“Skógáfoss, probably the number one photographed waterfall in Iceland!” 😍
“I was lucky to catch it with this vibrant rainbow.”🌈
“No pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, but a waterfall. However…legend has it that there’s still a chest full of treasure behind the waterfall. Rewind back to around 900, Þrasi Þórólfsson, a Viking Settler (and apparently sorcerer) hid the chest and in the rhyme it is said that the first man who goes there will find great treasures. Anyone wanna quit their jobs and look for treasure instead?” 🤔
“This waterfall flows from the Skógá river, which originates from both Eyjafjallajökull glacier and the westernmost part of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. The two sources merge by the Kambfjöll mountains, forming the river Skógá, which runs through the Skógárgil canyon until descending from the edge of the moor as the Skógafoss waterfall - along with 20 something other waterfalls!”
“The Eyjafjallajökull glacier is the ice cap that sits on Katla, one of the most popular (infamous) and active volcanoes in Iceland.
When the surrounding cliffs were formed by tectonic plate activity, they were right by the sea, where water from the Atlantic hit them. As the climate on Earth cooled, water became locked up in the poles, which caused the coastline to recede. These became the two glaciers that feed the waterfall.
Iceland’s geological history (& present) is so interesting to me! Because rocks rock.” - zestfullyzara 🪨 🤣
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