Travel to Iceland
A true haven of relaxation and rejuvenation
Diverse and beautiful, Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe, as well as some of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Icelandic landscape is characterized by a huge number of waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and steaming lava fields, reminiscent of an almost alien landscape.
A NOTE FROM THE EXPERTS
Iceland puts on one of the most dramatic natural spectacles on the planet. Rainbow-arched waterfalls, cleave mountains with snowcapped peaks just beyond its happening capital, Reykjavík. You can climb mountains, fjord rivers, watch birds, catch fish, and even tend herd at a typical Icelandic farm. Rugged fjords and lush valleys lace the countryside, while fingerlike peninsulas reach toward the Arctic Circle.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Enjoy a day of luxury at the Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa. It’s most famous for its steamy mineral-rich water and soft white silica mud, both of which have healing effects on the skin. Locals and visitors have long enjoyed the benefits of bathing in the Blue Lagoon and spread silica mud on their skin, and scientists have even studied its curative powers.

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR TO GO
Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Iceland, thanks to the midnight sun and warmer temperatures. Hikers should consider July and August, when all the trails are open. Don’t discount winter, though – February, March, September and October are the best time to travel to Iceland for the Northern Lights.

INSIDER TIP
The best place to see the northern lights in Iceland is the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, which lies by the Vatnajokull glacier. You can drive to the lagoon along the Ring Road from Vik or find one of the black sand beaches of South Iceland to enjoy the view of the lights dancing across the sky.