Nordic
Best time of year - The summer season of July and August is the height of season and the countries bask in a warmth, the daylight hours are long and all attractions are open. Christmas offers a sense of warmth in an otherwise season of cold and colourful Christmas Markets are very festive.
Things to do - We are proud to feature Iceland and the wonderful natural beauty of this amazing country created by Ice and Fire and the hugely varied array of natural wonders to see and activities and experiences to do.
Destination low down - The Nordic countries of Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands)
Weather - The shoulder season of May and June and September and October are less busy and although variable for weather are perhaps a better option if you want to escape the crowds. Winter is not a great time to visit unless winter sports are your reason for visiting and the days are very short.
Iceland
Discover the wonderful natural beauty of Iceland’s majestic waterfalls, steaming geysers, warm waters of the Blue Lagoon geo thermal spa, the UNESCO Heritage site of Þingvellir National Park and of course, the Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights.
Staying in the tiny but nonetheless welcoming, and interesting Viking city of Reykjavik is a great base for many of the country’s key attractions. The food and nightlife are both famous...
Volcano tours and whale watching excursions are just some of those fascinating attractions awaiting visitors to this amazing country.
For pampering Nordic style, the Blue Lagoon geo thermal lake is famous for its revitalising treatments and spa activities.
The classic Golden Circle tour which begins in Nesjavellir and moves to Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland's largest natural lake and then on to Gullfoss, the most famous waterfall in Iceland, where visitors can stand close to the edge and see water fall 105 feet down into a canyon.
For a truly unique experience, take a Whale Watching experience on Faxafloi Bay where Humpback and Minke Whales along with Dolphins and Harbour Porpoises dance in the waters.
For bird enthusiasts the local puffins, Arctic terns and Gannets are just some of the species on view.
Adventure seekers have no shortage of activities from Ice glacier hiking at Sólheimajökull to snorkelling or diving at Silfra.