Sauðarkrokur Vacations

Hiking in Iceland is a dream for anyone who loves nature trips. The only problem is that Iceland, a victim of its own success, is starting to be overrun by travellers! Hiking around the Golden Circle and Jokulsarlon is so popular that in order to be a responsible traveller, one must dare to go and look further... Myvatn, in the north of the country, is a good alternative. So here's a quick rundown

With their coastal areas, mountains and national parks, Iceland's west and north west regions are ideal places to observe animals in their natural habitat. Here is a quick guide to the species it's possible to see when visiting Iceland, especially the western and northern parts of the country.

Grimsey is a small Icelandic island situated about 25 miles north of Iceland and the arctic polar circle runs through it. The spot is also ideal for watching bird colonies.

The Westman Islands are an archipelago, only the main island of which is inhabited. One of the largest puffin colonies lives there. Included in these islands is one of the newest islands in the world.