Iceland is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Those who love the cold but still love to participate in activities while admiring nature. One can find some of the most amazing landscapes in Iceland. You can also visit some of the best waterfalls through the tours offered by the companies. Apart from the waterfalls, there are many other outdoor attractions that can be visited. Like the Thingvellir national park, the famous Great Geyser, beautiful caves, volcanoes and mountains, so much to see and so much to do. This is why one should make a definitive wish list of all the things they want to see.
If you are thinking about traveling to Iceland, it is best to write down all the things you want to see and do. Many people have said they regret not doing their research first and writing down all the places they would like to see and the things they would like to do. Well, for that reason alone, this has a wish list that will hopefully come in handy for you.
The ultimate list of things to do in Iceland:
- The first and most important thing is to see the Northern Lights– Most people visit Iceland just to see this beautiful and natural phenomenon. The best time to see these lights is in winter when the weather is clear. They are most likely to be found from September to April. If you decide to go hunting for the Northern Lights, it will surely be worth your time.
- The midnight sun-If you have the opportunity to see the midnight sun light up the sky in different shades of pink and yellow, then you will have already had a beautiful experience. This midnight sun allows you to enjoy Iceland’s long summer days even more. It is available during the summer months and the best place to see it would be near the Sun Voyager, or in Grotta, Reykjavik.
- The glacier lagoon– This impressive lagoon that is surrounded by glaciers and has icebergs floating in it, it can be something that one wants to admire from afar or one could take a boat and walk around the lagoon. The opportunity to create those memories should not be missed.
- The geothermal pools or the blue lagoon-This would be a major addition to the wish list. One must go for a swim or just relax in a geothermal pool. There are many such pools if you don’t want to visit, but to live up to tradition, swimming in a geothermally heated pool is a must.
- And of course, the famous Geysers– Iceland is best known for its geysers and also has ‘Geysir’. The strokkur geyser is one of the famous ones that erupts every few minutes and can reach up to 130 feet in the air. It is truly a sight to behold. This is something that one will definitely want to include in their trips to Iceland.
- Waterfalls– Most of the people who visit Iceland are in awe of how beautiful the waterfalls are. Each person has to make a stop to see one or even more than one. Seljalandsfoss is unique in that one can walk behind it to see it.
- Volcanoes– One may not be lucky enough to see a live volcano erupt, but surely the power of nature can be felt by being near an active lava spewing volcano.
These are some of the things that should be on anyone’s wish list. If you are planning trips to Iceland. What benefit will this have? Well, true sights to behold, memories and photographs that one can keep with him for years to come.