| Birds, Birds, Birds and Wonderful Wildlife in West Iceland |
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| This tour will take you through the most interesting bird watchingareas in West Iceland when migrating birds flock to Iceland either tostay (or leave) or pass through on their way to Greenland or Canada. | ||
| Cozy Days in Cold Weather in West Iceland | ||
| This is the time of year you want to snuggle up inside, or brave theoutside and dip into hot geothermal jacuzzis, watch the Northern Lights(Aurora borealis), indulge in wonderful food, see what the craft centres and shops have to offer, takeshort hikes or just read a good book. | ||
| Hot Places and Cool People in West Iceland | ||
| See the highest waterfall in Iceland, experience and dip intogeothermal water, get to know the Icelandic Saga (history), see lavafields and craters, basalt columns and whales, birds and arctic foxes,hike or take a snowmobile ride to the top of a glacier, touch lavarocks and thick moss and meet the cool people that live and work inthis part of Iceland. | ||
| What the Past Brings to the Present in West Iceland | | |
| Many of the first settlers and the best-known ones settled in WestIceland. This is also where the sagas (history) or oral tradition wascompiled and written. Visit the sites and the museums or heritagecentres that now portray this period of Iceland. | ||
| The Borgarfjörður Circle in West Iceland | ||
| Visit Þingvellir, a national heritage site, travel through Kaldidalur(Cold Valley) a part of the interior, take a snowmobile tour to the topof a glacier, explore caves, soak in geothermal water, see Iceland’smost amazing waterfalls, visit the cultural centre at Reykholt and viewthe largest geothermal spring in Europe. | ||
| Activities & Events in West Iceland | ||
| Whether planning a tour for a large group or a small group, you’ll find something of interest on the list below. | ||
| Golf in West Iceland | ||
| Golf your way through the diverse and wonderful landscape of WestIceland. Some golf courses are located on the coast or along rivers,others are open to the sunrise or are best experienced in the eveningsun, so enjoy the 24-hour aylight in the middle of summer and play whenyou feel like it! | ||
| Travel with a Camper or Caravan in West Iceland | ||
| There are two campsites located in the Borgarfjörður area, makingthem a central point for West Iceland in general. Take day tours tovisit museums, geothermal springs, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, lavacaves, waterfalls, swim in geothermal pools, go horse riding or hiking,play golf or go whale watching. | ||
Frekari upplýsingar um Vesturlandið má finna á: www.westiceland.is |