Want to consider a luxury break in Iceland this Christmas?  Why not talk to the expert locals that have experience in creating, premium, bespoke tours for families and couples. See the Northern Lights, chances of seeing this incredible phenomenon are more than 80% if you spend more than 4 nights.  And that is only the start, how about waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers and black sand beaches! If you want some excitement take a snowmobile tour on a glacier and see a natural ice cave, have your guide take you to colourful lava tube cave, enjoy a great hike in winter wonderland and afterwa ..read more

Not even a year since we had the last one, and in Iceland, Mother Nature is serving another melting pot of lava! It’s in the same area as the 2021 eruption. We call this one the Merardalir eruption and it’s believed to be at least twice as big as the Fagradalsfjall eruption of 2021. To fully enjoy the spectacle one can hike to a great vantage point and see the eruption. Pay attention to the wind, if you have it into your face from the eruption, it’s really bad. You will get the smoke from the volcano and it can be anywhere from very unpleasant to dangerous. Follow signs carefully and if in do ..read more

This year, you will not have problem bumping into tourists in Iceland. Well, it‘s a problem you don‘t really have to worry about in a normal year, either. But if you want to enjoy solitude and serenity in the most amazing places in Iceland, check these out: The West fjords [Vestfirdir] in general, the highlights being, Látrabjarg, imposing and high-rising sea-cliffs paradise for bird-watching. The edge of Europe. Rauðisandur [Red Sand] endless stretch of an empty Arctic beach. Lokinhamrar incredible coastal drive, with an expert driver and a 4×4, mind you! Hornstrandir nature reserve. Take a ..read more

As of today only 39 persons in Iceland have the Corona virus and the number is steadily going down day-by-day. The measurements adopted by the Icelandic government and consequently, the fast recovery rate of the nation has gathered international attention. Iceland will be a model to look at for the future along with countries like New Zealand. Restrictions on public gatherings were lifted few days ago, increasing the maximum number of people who may gather from 20 to 50 and the number expected to increase before the end of the month. Preschools and grade schools are operating as usual without ..read more

When in Reykjavík, start by taking a walk-along the main drag of Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s downtown pedestrian street, and you’ll find most of the noteworthy local shops of design, outdoor garments, jewellery and memorabilia. By including the Grandi by the port area, you have a good picture of where to shop for the best local brands in Iceland. Let’s go shopping:  Start with the Laugavegur neighbourhood. Iceland’s premium combination of fashion, style and quality outdoor clothing is 66°N, located at no 17 and again close by where the name of the street is actually Bankastraeti. We start th ..read more

The Icelandic government confirmed this morning, that all domestic restrictions, such as masks requirement, limit on public gatherings, restrictions of opening hours, will be abolished. After nearly 16 months of various restrictions, Iceland reached a point where all that is past history. Nearly 90% of residents have had at least the first vaccination, and half of the population is fully vaccinated, thus, such measurements are possible. Some relieve of restrictions on the borders On July 1. some rules on the entry to the country will also be relaxed. Those who can present a confirmation of ful ..read more

Want to come to Iceland? Better testing and less restrictions We were particularly happy to learn today that all visitors arriving after July 1. who have been fully vaccinated or shown immune to the virus, will not have to undergo a PCR test on the airport. Phew! It’s one more restriction lifted and a clear sing that some sort of normalcy is being restored bit by bit. Another good news came out at the same time. New Covid testing centre, building on best practise and technology is opening next to the airport. This is fast PCR tests and the results will be readily available before your departur ..read more

It’s been a week now of erupting in Geldingadalir (do we really have to come up with names like this when it erupts, remember Eyjafjallajökull?). At first it was thought to be a small eruption that would wear off pretty quickly. That seems not to be the case now. It may go on for months, even years! Apparently it is taking the form of a shield volcano and the magma is transferred to the surface all the way from the Earth’s mantle, which means there is no apparent magma chamber underneath the volcano. One scientist described it as a high-speed connection to the Earth’s core! What volcanologists ..read more

Ministries of Justice and Health announced simultaneously yesterday new regulations, allowing travellers from the US and UK who present certificates of vaccination for COVID-19 to enter the country.  The two countries are added now to the growing list of approved nations, following Europe earlier this year. Same goes for those with a certificate of antibodies for COVID-19. The door is beginning to open to the world’s safest country The post The vaccine certificate is opening the door to Iceland appeared first on Iceland Discovery ..read more

Covid-19 has been contained in Iceland according to chief epidemiologist of Iceland. Iceland currently has just 10 active cases of COVID-19 and is the only European country currently considered green (the lowest COVID risk category) of those monitored by the European Centre for Disease Control.  More news from Iceland? Reykjanes peninsula is swarmed with earthquakes, making scientists suspect magma accumulation and a possible eruption! The focus point of all the turbulence is only 30 min drive from Reykjavík. Still scientist do not fear an immediate danger to people sh ..read more