AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO ICELAND

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavík is the largest city in Iceland and home to 140,000 people. It’s the home base and launch point for many tourists as they embark on their Icelandic vacation.

Iceland’s Eastfjords are typically passed through as a scenic drive, but there is lots to do along the jagged coastline as well as inland. It is also home to the grand basalt columns of Stuðlagil Canyon.

Iceland is known for a number of things- waterfalls being one of them. These towers of water are found all over the country, though some more accessible than others.

Tucked away in Iceland’s highlands, Landmannalauger is popular for its hiking trails, and is the beginning of the famous, four-day Laugavegur hike.

Home to Iceland’s second largest city, Akureyri is known as the “Capital of the North”. It’s launching point to visit Grímsey, an island off of the northern coast and where one can enter the Arctic circle.

Along Iceland’s South Coast you’ll find some of the countries most popular waterfalls, black sand beaches, towering basalt columns, puffins, and even a plane crash.

Seen as a remote region of the country and often bypassed by the hoards of tourists, you can enjoy less crowds in the Westfjords and still get the jaw dropping scenery that Iceland is known for.