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Discover the essentials of Iceland during a stay

Go for a walk through the ice deserts, watch the northern lights or frozen waterfalls of Iceland, a destination of choice for a memorable stay.

Iceland is ready to unveil a whole range of the most exciting tourist activities on the planet. You'll can, for example, go through exceptional sites worthy of lunar landscapes, visit a glacial lagoon in the middle of winter, or go out into an active volcanic zone.



Experience an unforgettable holidays with family or friends

From a general point of view, Iceland is particularly proud to offer travel enthusiasts a pleasant atmosphere in the company of their loved ones. In fact, this island has all the qualities necessary to make you happy during your holidays. Among its natural wonders are frozen waterfalls, aurora borealis, geysers as well as other breathtaking authentic shows.

With such a tourist attraction, the largest glacier in Europe is excellent for a family outing as a heading towards the south of the island in order to reach the Solheimajökull glacier. This location is renowned for its stunning scenery with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. However, before embarking on this journey, you must have the right tools and equipment to facilitate this journey. One must, among other things, have crampons, helmets, harnesses, pistols. You will also need an Iceland guide to tell you the roads to follow.

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Excursions on glacier, a unique experience to discover

An adventure in Iceland allows you to live a unique experience at the foot of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Located in the south-east of the island, it's home to the largest national park in Europe. This location is ideal for a series of glacier excursions. For this, adventurers can go on a mini-cruise on a glacial lagoon dotted with icebergs like that of Jokulsarlon. This hike allows you to explore icebergs of all shapes and sizes while navigating a labyrinth of crevasses. This tour promises real thrills, especially during the descent of the largest ice cap of the "Old Continent". To really enjoy this stay, don't forget to wear a bonnet, warm clothes, raincoats and gloves. Good walking shoes are also essential.



First travel in Iceland, what to do ?

If you are a fan of the Northern Lights, opt for the winter, from September to April, to go to Iceland. In this period, the island benefits only from a few hours of brightness. On the other hand, you will have the opportunity to admire what is most interesting to tourists in this part of the globe, the aurora borealis.

As for the Icelandic summer, between April and August, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the extraordinary midnight sun. It's also the period when tourists come en masse to visit the major sites of the country. The temperature varies according to the visited area, like glaciers, plains, lakes, mountains, etc. It don't exceed 15°C in summer and remains in the bar of -5°C in winter. Finally, you can check with a local travel agency to have more information about your itinerary, whether you are traveling alone or with your family. To learn more, also check out a cheap travel forum for more information.

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