Group Travel Tour Operator for holidays to Iceland

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik; The Smokey Bay

Thought to be founded by a Norwegian exile, Ingólfur Arnarson, the city of Reykjavik was founded in 871 AD. Many contest that Irish monks had been living on the island before this time, however it was Ingólfur who washed ashore the steam filled bay arising from the geothermal vents located around the island. Hence forth naming it Reykjavik translated as Smokey Bay. Many settlers coming from the Scandinavian countries throughout the centuries, it wasn’t until World War II, when under British protection that it began to flourish. Then in the 1950’s when Iceland, became fully independent after centuries under Norwegian and Danish control, Reykjavik rose to become the great city we see today. Mostly smokeless, due to the adaptation of the thermal energy produced by the vents, Reykjavik is now the epicentre of Icelandic culture and hot spot for tourists. With cultural institutions such as museums and festivals, as well as being surrounded by the volcanic wild, there is always something to see and do in the Icelandic Capital.

Iceland’s Natural Beauty

Iceland is a country of contrasts. A place where fire and ice co-exist. Where dark winters are offset by the summer’s midnight sun. it is a land of rugged natural beauty that inspires legend, adventure and creativity. The untamed nature of this island in the North Atlantic Ocean makes this country so unique. The Geysers located on the island are a rare phenomenon and  they were almost an unknown thing in the Western world until the 19th century. These can be found in the southwest of Iceland known as the Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss waterfall. These sites are renowned across the world and are all as spectacular as they are unique. None of them is further than a two hour’s drive from Reykjavik, and thus all three can be visited within a day. Furthermore, why not discover the waters of the Blue Lagoon, located not far from Reykjavik. be taken on a journey through a spa of the volcanic earth.

The Aurora Borealis

Chasing the magical flicker of the Northern Lights, or the Aurora Borealis, has long been a travellers dream and there is no better place to find them than in Iceland. Occurring high above the surface of the earth where the atmosphere has become extremely thin,  electrically charged particles that make the thin air shine, a fluorescent light upon the this magical land. To see the lights, the best chance is to travel to Iceland from late August to mid-April. However, from late September to late March, it is dark after 6 pm, and one enjoys maximum chances and if the sky is clear it is even possible to see them from downtown Reykjavik.