Welcome! I'm TusoDikens, and I'm absolutely thrilled to be your guide on this epic journey through the land of fire and ice here at icetourist.is. As a passionate traveler and lover of all things Icelandic, I've dedicated myself to sharing the wonders of this mesmerizing country with you. So grab your hiking boots and your sense of wonder, and let's uncover the magic of this incredible country together!
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In our modern world, people work hard and often experience a great deal of stress. Iceland offers many ways to relax and recover from life’s tensions through physical activity. The warm water that is found so abundantly in the Icelandic soil provides wonderful opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Every village or town has a swimming […]
Numerous farms and tour operators throughout Iceland offer horse riding tours from 1 hour up to 10 days (see brochure from the Farm Holiday Service). Please note that all equestrian equipment must be disinfected before arrival. Experience a Virtual Riding tour in Iceland:
In 2008, Iceland embarked on a nature conservation project on a hitherto unparalleled scale with the establishment of the 12,000 sq km Vatnajökull National Park. Few if any regions in the world offer such a mixture of dynamic ice cap and outlet glaciers, geothermal energy and frequent subglacial volcanic activity, coupled with outburst floods. Initially, […]
Polar bears are not native to Iceland but have been arriving on its north shores as their homes melt in the North Pole. This may be seen as a symbol of how climate change is affecting our world. The artist Bjargey Ólafsdóttir’s polar bear was Iceland’s contribution the world’s first global art project, large enough […]
Iceland is among the 10 best destinations worldwide for whale watching, according to an article in The Telegraph (UK). “North-east Iceland offers whale-watching trips on beautifully restored fishing vessels. Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins are regularly seen and occasionally humpback and blue whales. Also worth a visit is Husavik’s fascinating Whale Museum, located by the […]