DISCOVER
ICELAND
Straddling the mid-ocean ridge of the North Atlantic, with a population of only 360,000. Its emptiness is one of the things that makes it special and the island is an adventure playground of breathtaking experiences and landscapes; a paradise for those in search of nature at its most magnificent, and an inspiration to artists and photographers worldwide.
THE LAND OF
FIRE AND ICE
A land of contrasts, Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice. Volcanoes, boiling
hot springs, bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers coexist with massive icecaps and glaciers.
Much of Iceland is still taking shape before your very eyes—raw, dramatic landscapes born of volcanic eruptions and the merciless scour of glaciers. Other areas have hardly changed since the first Viking settlers arrived more than 1,100 years ago and the rich cultural heritage remains strong in traditions and festivals, with Icelandic as one of the truest languages to old Norse.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESFrom active volcanoes and bubbling geothermal springs to glaciers, waterfalls, and the dramatic meeting of tectonic plates, Iceland provides an opportunity to witness the planet’s dynamic forces at work in some of the most breathtaking and otherworldly landscapes on Earth.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESIn the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, divers are welcomed into a realm of crystal-clear visibility, vibrant marine life, and underwater geological formations like nowhere else on Earth. From ethereal kelp forests and haunting shipwrecks to the mesmerizing fissures where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, Iceland’s underwater world offers a one-of-a-kind adventure for those willing to take the plunge.
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EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCESWhale watching in Iceland is a journey into the heart of the North Atlantic, offering an unparalleled opportunity to encounter these gentle giants in their pristine, icy realm.
GEOLOGICAL
CONTRASTS
Near the coast, there are green, fertile valleys with idyllic farms and bustling harbors, but the uninhabited interior is mainly a desert of mountains, icecaps, lava fields and vast plains—dramatic and hostile, yet inviting for exploration by helicopter, snowmobile or super-jeep. Rivers and thundering Waterfalls lead to a coast that is incredibly varied and teeming with life; tranquil fjords, vast, empty beaches and incredible towering sea cliffs make Iceland a delight to explore by sea.
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ICELAND
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Greenland
Northwest Passage and Arctic Canada
