Summary
A holiday to Iceland requires little imagination. There are so many incredible sights and experiences that you just can’t find anywhere else. Of all the European countries, Iceland is the most sparsely populated with around just 350,000 living on the island.
In the capital Reykjavik, you’ll find geysers, geothermal spas and the Hallgrímskirkja – a tall, elegant modern cathedral. You can also shop till you drop and party all night in this energising city in the ‘land of fire and ice.’
Keep reading to discover more about our multi-centre holidays to Iceland
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Iceland
Description
Viking culture, the Northern Lights and relaxing in a wonderfully warm geothermal spa are just some of the highlights of a holiday in Reykjavik. Reykjavik has the honour of being the world’s most northerly capital city and is truly one of a kind. If you decide to go in the summer time, the sun only sets for around three hours per day, so your break will be filled with light.
Reykjavik also has a great number of museums charting various parts of the country’s illustrious and unique history. A big part of island life is its volcanoes and there are well over 100 in total, some of which are still active.
Reykjavik’s shopping scene is a healthy one with numerous central streets providing warm outdoor wear to local fashion labels. Get your walking shoes on and explore Reykjavik by foot in order to fully appreciate the buildings, cuisine and local culture.
Blow away those cobwebs and give yourself something to look forward to by booking now.
New York and Reykjavik
Taking a multi-centre city break should be an enriching experience. The unique nature of Reykjavik and New York means you really are getting two very different holidays in one experience. While Iceland’s capital is sparsely populated, the same can’t be said of New York. The Big Apple is alive 24 hours a day with entertainment and nightlife from world-class musicals and theatre right through to some of the coolest clubs on the planet.
You can live the life of a movie start by enjoying a Manhattan on a rooftop bar, going shopping on 5th Avenue or taking a romantic walk through Central Park. New York and Reykjavik are very different cities but fascinating and immensely enjoyable in their own ways.
New York, Reykjavik and Niagara Falls
If seeing all of Iceland’s natural beauty has made you want more of the same, Niagara Falls is a pretty spectacular follow-up act. No amount of superlatives can do them justice. You simply need to visit to hear and feel the force of the water crashing relentlessly but with a fragile beauty at the same time.
The third and final stop on your break will be New York, New York – so good they named it twice. With sights such as Broadway, Times Square, The Empire State Building and more to enliven your senses, this will be a lasting and fitting finale to round off a remarkable trip.
If you’re looking to treat yourself or a loved one, this six-night multi-centre holiday will definitely hit the mark.
FAQs
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
UK passport holders do not need a visa to visit Iceland.
UK passports must be valid for at least three months from the date of departure from Iceland.
Reykjavik city, Blue Lagoon in Grindavík, Strokkur Geysir (part of the Golden Circle excursion), Aurora Borealis/ Northern Lights (various locations), Myrdalsjökull Glacier Park, Skaftafell Ice Cave, Dettifoss Waterfall and Gullfoss Waterfall
London is 1 hour ahead of Iceland.
The krona (or króna) is the currency of Iceland.
The flights from UK to Iceland take around 3hours.
The cheapest time to travel is from September to November and January to May.
Summer months, July and August are Iceland's warmest and it’s very popular time to visit, however if you are planning to see Northern Lights, then the best months would be September to mid-April.
In the winter, the sun usually doesn’t rise until after 10:30 am and sets around 4 pm.
