Whale watching
With more than 20 species of whale found around these parts, you’ll have a good chance of seeing these magical marine animals up close. We’re talking humpback and minke, along with white-beaked dolphins, and maybe even some porpoises. Get ready to see nature in all its glory.
Enchanting water
Iceland is surrounded by the cool blue tones of the northern Atlantic Ocean. This deep body of water hosts a remarkable range of whale species. Get a boat trip from Faxafloi Bay and see if you can spot grey, minke and pilot whales gracefully breaking the water’s surface or glide around Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. For an even more relaxing event in the water, it’s well worth a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a beautiful geothermal spa close to Keflavik Airport.
Explore the city
Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, is home to a roll call of fascinating attractions and architecture. That starts with the Hallgrimskirkja. The largest church in Iceland, its jagged edges reach skywards. It’s also well worth visiting the National Museum of Iceland. Here, you’ll find bronze figures and ancient manuscripts, taking you on a story of the country across the ages, from 800 to the present day.