The land of fire and ice caves
The region of ice caves The “land of ice and fire” is what most people are referring to as Iceland these days, and for a good reason! With the latest volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula, the island is a steaming hot spot in the world news. So, let’s cool down and get back to the…
Ice-Cave Journey in Iceland
The land of Fire and Ice Iceland is the land of ice and fire and both elements are fascinating to experience, especially when the two elements come together to create unique landscapes. Both extremes can be seen in the Vatnajökull National Park. One of the most popular area to visit the glacier is located southeast…
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Slow adventure, Local, Glacier, Photography, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips Glacier Adventure on Falljökull Glacier
Of all the beautiful glaciers in the Skaftafell region of Vatnajökull, Falljökull glacier is the one many locals in the area are privileged to call their workplace. Falljökull glacier is famous for its steep, flowing ice fall and dramatic mountains. You’ll find many photos of the icefall and the undulating waves of ice in…
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Slow adventure, Local, Nature, Guided tours, Cuisine Slow adventure in Vatnajökull Region
What is Slow Adventure? Slow adventure is a form of tourism which avoids the quick-fix adrenalin-pumping hits of convenient adventure experiences, in favour of slow, immersive journeys, living in and travelling through wild places and natural spaces – experiencing nature in its time frame, its seasons, its weathers and its variations. These journeys will…
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Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Tips Ingólfshöfði Cape
Cape Ingólfshöfði is a small isolated island between the black sands on the southern coast of Iceland and the North Atlantic Ocean. It is located between Skaftafell and Jökulsarlón. The isolation makes Ingólfshöfði a perfect nesting place for thousands of seabirds. The many types of birds that inhabit Ingólfshöfði include the common murre, razorbill, puffins,…
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Glacier, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Tips Zodiac boat tour
We have a few lagoons in our region. Here is a blog that we have already done about the lagoons in our region. Fjallsárlón lagoon is a glacial lagoon located around 10km west of Jökulsárlón, at the southern edge of Vatnajökull glacier. With the steep glacier tongue Fjallsjökull coming down from Vatnajökull and down into…
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Glacier, Nature, Guided tours, Sightseeing, Hiking, Tips Glacier Walk on Vatnajökull Glacier
Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull glacier is definitely a bucket list item. Summer or winter, doesn’t matter, glacier hikes are available all year round. Glacier hiking is among the most amazing and fun adventures you can have in Iceland. Just imagine the unique experience of trekking across and outlet glacier. No one should ever go on…
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Glacier, Photography, Nature, Guided tours, Tips Ice-Caves in Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull Region is a great place to visit one of Iceland’s natural wonders; the ice caves. The ice caves form during the winter months in the outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, one of the biggest glaciers in Europe by volume. In the fall, professional local guides go scouting for the ice caves for the coming winter…
