Best Holiday At Iceland | Most Popular Destinations

Posted by sitaresmi on 3/21/12

Best Holiday At Iceland | Most Popular Destinations


Best Holiday At Iceland | Most Popular Destinations. Iceland is an ideal destination for today's active tourist. Here is a list of some of the activities available. Whale watching, cool clear North Atlantic encircling Iceland is full of whales of various sizes and species.
Already thousands of tourists have enjoyed whale watching from various sites around the country. Whale watching ports around the coastline. Activity Holidays, Activity holidays on offer all over Iceland. These holidays may feature river rafting, hiking, glacier tours, fishing, horseback riding, boat tours, whale watching and swimming.

Ski, Skiing winter are available in many parts of the country. Ski resort with both cross-country skiing and can be found all over Iceland. Equestrian, livestock and many tour operators offer tours around the Icelandic horse ride from 1 hour to 10 days. Hiking, More than half of Iceland is more than 400 m above sea level, and most of the island is covered by lava, glaciers, lakes and sand. Some places in Iceland have marked walking path, but hiking is a favorite pastime for Iceland and tourists. Birds, few places in Iceland are a paradise for bird watchers. Látrabjarg in the West Fjords is the largest birdcliff known in the world. A great variety of cliff-dwelling species can be found there, including the world's largest razorbill colony. Westman Islands are known various types of sea birds, and is home to the largest population of Iceland Puffin. Lake Myvatn in the north has more species of breeding ducks than anywhere else in Europe. Great skua colony on the sands in south Iceland is the largest in the world. Seabirds such as puffins can be seen in many places, as well as eiders, Arctic terns, waders and passerine birds. Some tour operators organize tours for bird-watchers in early summer.

Fishing and Hunting, Iceland is famous for its salmon and trout fishing. The main season for salmon fishing from 20 June to mid September. Trout fishing varies from one river / lake to the front, but the normal season is from April / May until late September / October. During winter, ice-fishing is quite popular. For salmon fishing, permits must be booked well in advance, but trout fishing permits can be obtained in a short time, often on the same day. Cycling - Mountain biking, Bicycles can be rented in Reykjavik and in various places around Iceland. For more information on biking tours please contact travel agencies or tourist information center.

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