Published By: Nirtika Pandita

The must-do things on your bucket list when you visit Iceland

It is time to visit the largest glacier in the Europe and hike through the snow

As opposed to its name, Iceland is a land of wilderness being a point of great tourist attraction and activities to do. From sightseeing the snow-capped mountains to hiking through the green lands, Iceland has a lot to offer. And owing to his historical avenues, the counter also offers structures with construction dating back in history. So here is a list of things you can do while traveling through Iceland.

Go for horseback riding in the nature

The country is famous for the best scenery for horseback riding. The country is also known for breeding horses with short legs and muscular build. Well, they are so for its living in the area climate. So the best way to enjoy the view of the country and spend a joyous time with these unique horses is to book an Icelandic horse riding tour.

Spending a night in Reykjavik

The capital of Iceland is the best place to be if you are a party animal. In fact, you will find the locals welcoming as they are equally in favour of enjoying a night of partying. You can choose among the brightly light café, bars, or restaurants to sit and sip on your cold drink as you absorb the city life passing by. The best stop would be Downtown Reykjavik as it is filled with bars, coffee houses, restaurants, and social events. The longer you stick around the more locals you will encounter as the day ends. It also has a wonderful line of guesthouses and hotels to spend a night at.

Go witness the largest glacier in Europe

If you are in the mood for some fascination in life then your next stop in Iceland should be the Vatnajokull glacier. It is the largest glacier in Europe and makes up eight percent of Iceland’s landmass. You will get to see numerous magnificent ice caves. And believe it or not, under the ice are at least three active volcanoes.

Hike through the Snaefellsjokull Glacier

Yet another snow surrounding area to enjoy in the city best is Snaefellsjokull Glacier. A trip to the Snaefellsnes peninsula is a must as it offers a variety of landscapes.

The other fun and fascinating activities to do in Iceland are wildlife spotting in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Lake Myvatn in North Iceland, the Blue Lagoon Spa, Dettifoss Waterfall in North Iceland, Whale Watching Tour, Black Sand Beach in South Iceland, Kirkjufell, Diamond Beach, the Asbyrgi Canyon, and the Lake Myvatn Geothermal area to name a few.