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Things to do in Iceland with your kids and family
Iceland is a family-friendly country. It has a low crime rate and so many fun activities for kids. If you are going to Iceland with your kids check out the section on family-friendly travel in Iceland. Swimming, meeting farm animals, going horseback riding, enjoying Reykjavik, entering ice tunnels and going whale watching, seeing lava flow indoors, and so on and so forth. Iceland is a dream country for kids who want to learn about nature and geology first hand.
Hiking in Iceland
Iceland is an incredible country for hiking. This is one of my favorite activity and I have been on so many incredible hiking trips here. There is such a great variety of hiking trails all around the country. In my section on hiking trails, there are articles about brutal and long hikes in the mountains of northern Iceland, easy strolls up Mt. Esja just outside Reykjavik, and a cool app that enables you to discover hiking trails all over Iceland. Please make sure that you stay safe when hiking in Iceland. Watch the weather forecast and study the safety guidelines on the Safe travel website.
Eating and drinking
Iceland has a lot of great restaurants and bars and great cuisine. In fact, it is nearly impossible to keep up with all the cool places opening (and closing) here in Reykjavik! I am not a big fan of fancy restaurants, there are few things that annoy more than pretentious places which charge you a lot of money for a few foamy morsels. I guess I am old-fashioned that way! So if I recommend a restaurant, it is a good value for money for constantly hungry people who work out 4-5 days a week and bike to work.
The northern lights
The northern lights are both spectacular and elusive. I always say to people, don’t come to Iceland just to see the northern lights. Their sighting cannot be guaranteed. But if you see them when they are at their best it is a sight you will not forget any time soon. In my section on the northern lights, I have done my best to publish content that helps you to find the northern lights when you visit Iceland. Good luck with hunting for the northern lights.
Soak in pools and spas
The northern lights are elusive but the abundance of mineral enriched geothermal water means that you can always count on being able to soak in fantastic spas all around Iceland. The swimming pools and hot pots in every town in Iceland must be experienced by every visitor. Be sure to follow the instructions on bathing before you enter the pools. Yes, you must shower naked and apply plenty of soap everywhere. No exceptions.
Whale watching is one of the most popular activity
Whale watching is such a fantastic activity. I am always blown away by the majesty of the whales in Icelandic waters. I am proud of working with the leading whale watching company Elding. My readers can get discount promo codes for their top-rated whale watching tours.
Birdwatching
Iceland has a fantastic variety of birds. You hardly need to step outside of Reykjavik to see the incredible birdlife up close and personal.
Photography tours to Iceland
Just imagine a country where the scenery is constantly changing with the weather and different light. Consider a landscape that is transformed with the different seasons. Have you seen the stark differences between boiling geothermal water and ice and snow? Stark mountains and rugged scenery with delicate vegetation. Picture raging rivers and cascading waterfalls. My country is the ultimate place for ambitious photographer.
Extreme sports
The country is a magnet for those who want to do extreme things. But of course, I advise everybody to be careful and respect nature. Make sure you know what you are doing before you attempt it.
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