Iceland

The land of fire and ice. Where volcanoes meet glaciers. Iceland is increasing in popularity with visitors each year and it’s not hard to see why. Wooing bucket listers and nature lovers from all over with its stunning natural landscapes, geysers, glaciers, waterfalls and magical Northern Lights displays.

Reykjavik, the world’s most northerly capital city, is fast becoming a popular city break. The city is home to around 60% of Iceland’s population and is a well located starting point for travellers, whether they are after day tours or multi-day trips to The Glacial Lagoon, Golden Circle, The Blue Lagoon, South Coast or Black Sand Beach.

There is no single perfect time to visit Iceland but for the best chance to catch the Northern Lights travel here in December or January. Joining a tour out of the built up areas, away for the light pollution, gives you the best chance to see them and takes away worry of self driving in icy conditions. With it also being Christmas time you can experience this snowy wonderland in all its festive glory. With spring comes lighter, longer days and so makes this the best time for snow sports such as skiing. If hiking, biking, camping and horse riding is more your thing then the summer months, June – August offer more chance of sun and warmish temperatures, the snow and ice have melted and reveal powerful waterfalls such as the Gullfoss, one of around 10,000 in this country! Or if you prefer a quieter time with less tourists then April – May or September – November is the best time to travel as the seasons change and the landscape transforms. This is a great time to visit museums, concerts, heated pools, festivals and feast on great food.