Activities - Travel

Visitors simply love the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland

The Cosmopolitan recently published an article about Iceland titled "A spa adventure tour in Reykjavik, Iceland". They write that Iceland is fast becoming a hot destination and about the Blue Lagoon they write "it’s a truly amazing spa experience, one to have on the bucket list."

Monday, 13 May 2013 23:00

Volcano Tour in a Super Jeep - Geothermal power and exotic bathing

Extreme Iceland offers a tailor-made tour that takes you close to Hengill central volcano. Get in a super-jeep and experience geothermal natural bathing. Learn about energy on a special energy tour, visit a geothermal power plant, cross the volcanic active rift zone and cross rivers in a super-jeep.

Sunday, 12 May 2013 15:05

Travelogue: Iceland - Two Americans visit Iceland - VIDEO

Two guys from the gaming website giantbomb.com visit Iceland to attend the EVE Fanfest 2013. They drink the Icelandic Black Death liquor, eat a sheep head, ride in a super jeep, go to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa among other things. See their Travelogue here below.

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 04:03

Explore Iceland with One Life - Snowboard documentary - VIDEO

In May 2012, several members of the One Life crew— professional snowboarders Chanelle Sladics, Kjersti Buaas, Sarka Pancochova and Marie France-Roy; musician Cindy Santini; and director Johnny Roderick—took advantage of their shared passions and traveled to the west side of Iceland.

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:36

The largest spottest catfish caught sea angling in Iceland

Sea Angling in Iceland - Spring is here

Sea angling has become quite popular in Iceland, especially in the Westfjords. It's always a sign that spring is here when the first tourists go on sea angling tours. The tours are done with small boats made specially for this purpose.

Friday, 03 May 2013 10:53

Laugardalslaug geothermal swimming pool in Reykjavik

This facility is situated in Laugardalur valley, the center for athletics and recreation in Reykjavík. The area surrounding the pool has paths good for jogging and walking. In winter there are paths for cross-country skiing.

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:05

Solheimajokull Glacier Walk and the South Coast

Solheimajokull glacier is a spectacular tongue of ice that flows down from Myrdalsjokull, the fourth largest glacier in Iceland. After only two hours driving along the beautiful south coast you are at the glacier and only have to walk for 10 minutes to get to the ice.

Friday, 26 April 2013 13:54

Top Gear USA in Iceland driving Super Jeeps on a volcano - VIDEO

The Top Gear USA Season Finale takes place in Iceland. The episode was aired April 2nd. In the episode the guys go to Iceland to drive to the peak of an active volcano in American built 4x4s. See clips from the episode here below.

Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:39

Caving tour in Iceland - Buri lava tube cave in Leitahraun Lava Field

Caving in Iceland is a popular activity among tourists. There are many exciting caves all over Iceland, and around the capital, Reykjavik city. There are day tours operated from the capital to some exciting caves not far away. For example the cave Buri is only a 50-minute drive, and a 45-minute hike from Reykjavik. The cave is in Leitahraun lava field in the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption that formed the Leitahraun-lava field was colossal and therefore the lava tube cave Buri is also massive.

Sunday, 07 April 2013 11:10

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A man fell into a crack on a glacier in Iceland today

Around three o'clock today rescue teams were sent to Solheimajokull glacier in South Iceland. A man had fallen into a crack on the glacier and was loosing consciousness. A helicopter from the Icelandic Coastal Guard was also sent.

Friday, 05 April 2013 18:38