How to vacation in Iceland - Nature, Culture, Adventure!
A vacation in Iceland is filled with adventure, mysticism, culture, and natural wonders. A trip to this island of volcanoes and glaciers offers landscapes found nowhere else in the world. Iceland is littered with steep fjords and highland deserts and green valleys that go on for miles. A visit to one of Iceland's black lava beaches nudging against the North Atlantic is a must-do activity.
Nature lovers will enjoy a vacation in Iceland. Iceland is still a relatively untouched wilderness and it has one of the cleanest environments found anywhere in the world. Icelandic power needs are met by the forces of heat and water and farming is bio-friendly. If you want to learn about the ancient Nordic culture and history Iceland is the place to do it.
Natural history and hiking tours are a great way to vacation in Iceland and there is more to see and do on this island than in most areas of the globe. More than half of Iceland is 400m above sea level. This means that there are some magnificent views of the lava fields, glaciers, lakes and beaches. Hiking the trails is a great way to see Iceland in its natural splendor. Weekend and day tours are easily arranged during the winter and summer months.
A vacation in Iceland is also perfect for bird enthusiasts. There are an abundance of birds on the island. Because of its location so far north the island is home to many winter visitors. Iceland's long coastline is home to a great number of birds that breed in the cliff areas.
Seabirds are easily spotted on the Westmann Islands. The world's largest puffin population can be found here. On Lake Myvatn bird lovers will be able to spot the largest breeding duck population in the world. In the south, the world's biggest Skua colony can be found. Other birds that are found on the island include Arctic terns, eiders and many species of wading birds. If you love birds a vacation in Iceland is second-to-none.
