HERE WE GO!
WHALE WATCHING
Icelandic coastal area is home to more than 20
species of cetacean ranging from small
porpoises to the largest mammal on the earth.
Blue whale for those who don’t know. What
better than sighting a blue whale in the wild?
You can opt for small power boats to larger
vessels. Smaller boat means smaller group and
intimate setting and will cover less distance.
Bigger boats mean bigger group more distance
covered and a surety of whale sighting. Power
boats can go comparatively closer to the animal
as they make less noise.
Minkie whales and Humpback whales are
among the common sightings and if you are
lucky you can also get a sight of rarer species
such as Killer whale and Fin whale. Whale
watching tourists can also spot rare sea birds
including arctic tern, Skuas, Guillemots and
colorfully billed Puffin.
HOT BATH AT BLUE LAGOON
Iceland’s most famous spa The Blue Lagoon
is by far the most popular activity in Iceland
for tourists and locals alike. From its healing
silica mud, charming surrounding, warm and
soothing water the blue lagoon could be a
perfect way to beat jet lag. Isn’t it?
You don’t need to worry if Blue Lagoon
falls out of your budget. There are always other
like-minded spas that offer similar experience
at a price lower than Blue Lagoon. Secret
Lagoon and Myvatn Nature Baths are few
places to choose from.
ICELANDIC HORSE RIDE
The most popular four-legged residents of
Iceland are the Icelandic Horses for their
unique structure. The horses are smaller in
height, strong, muscular built. This specie is
known for reliability and the ability to stand
the harsh weather condition.
The government of Iceland has forbidden
outside breeding of this specie to maintain its
unique genetics.
VISIT SOUTH BEACHES
Iceland is also famous for its beaches. The
south coast of Iceland is one of the most popular
sight-seeing destinations. It is a heaven for
photographers too. While there is a lot from
glaciers around every corner, torrential
waterfalls and volcanoes, the beaches of Iceland
are also truly unique.
There is abundance of glaciers in Iceland
which means that the vast majority of coastline
here is rocky and craggy. The reason beaches
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