Imagine the wind in your hair as you glide peacefully through crystal-clear waters, surrounded by towering mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls; or the serene beauty of a colourful village covered in a light dusting of powdery snow. For some of the world’s most dramatic scenery, head north: whether you explore by water, land or sky, a cruise to Iceland has all the elements of a beautiful holiday. Home to a Viking history, the northern lights and an enviable music scene, it isn’t hard to see why many choose to venture on a cruise to Iceland.
The world’s most northerly capital isn’t out on a limb when it comes to culture. Reykjavik boasts more than 40 festivals every year, catering for those into food, music, film – even Vikings. The city also has an abundance of galleries, theatres and museums to explore, as well as a vibrant art and design scene.
For many nature lovers, spotting a whale in the wild is a bucket-list goal. Akureyri is perhaps the best place in Iceland for whalewatching. Whilst there, make a visit to the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall and Kálfastrandavogar, which wasused as the area for the haunted forest from Game of Thrones.
Walking is a wonderful way to take in the natural beauty of a new destination at a more leisurely pace. Strap on your hiking boots and visit Iceland’s remote Vigur Island from Isafjördur, a green oasis in the blue waters of the Isafjardardjup fjord.
White in Grundarfjörður, capture Iceland's most photographed mountain, Kirkjufell. It stands along the edge of the sea, with a pointed peak, dramtical slopes and surrounding beaches. Eagle-eyed fans of Game of Thrones will recognise Kirkjufell as one of the shooting locations from Season 7.
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