Icelandic summer: ALL-day sun, al fresco dining & black beaches

Where to go during summer in Iceland ☀️; best restaurants in Reykjavík 🐟; 5 itinerary ideas around the country 🚗

Tailor-made trips to Iceland Dear kopral, What's in a name? Iceland is justifiably famous for its snow-capped peaks and winter skies that reveal the northern lights – but visit in summer and it feels like a totally different country, as blankets of snow give way to wildflowers and bright blue waters. Read on below to make the most of this unmissable Icelandic season, with warm-weather activities, trend-setting Reykjavík restaurants and suggested itineraries.   If you're thinking of visiting this summer, our local experts are on hand to help plan your ideal trip – they're just a click away.  Iceland highlights The Golden Circle route, with its craters, geysers and impressive Gullfoss waterfall  Bathing in hot springs, from the Blue Lagoon to lesser-known wild spots in the countryside Exploring Reykjavík, with its trendy cafes and restaurants, street art and contemporary architecture The black beaches and rock stacks of mythical Reynisfjara Spotting puffins and pufflings in the Westfjords during summer   From the Rough Guides blog: Iceland inspiration   This country is famous for its icy natural wonders, yet summer in Iceland is a whole other ball game. The daylight almost never ends, and you can party with the locals at festivals, hike across flower-strewn meadows or soak in hot springs under the midnight sun. For a fairly small island, there's a lot to see in Iceland, including black beaches, hot springs, whales and tiny fishing villages. If you're at a loss for where to start, we can help. From iconic sights to isolated corners, we've got itinerary ideas to cover the lot.    Hot springs and geysers are all well and good, but man cannot live on water alone. Iceland's biggest new attraction is quickly shaping up to be the food scene in its capital. From Mexican flavours to traditional Icelandic specialities, there's a lot to explore. Here are our top picks.  Why book with Rough Guides?  Our local experts use their on-the-ground-knowledge to organise unique, authentic experiences You'll work with them as much as you want during the process, from your initial first ideas right down to the final booking When it's time to set off, your local expert will be on hand 24/7 while you're on the road Follow Rough Guides Copyright © 2018 Apa Digital AG, all rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up and opted in to receive newsletter emails from Rough Guides at www.roughguides.com If you no longer wish to hear from us, you can unsubscribe below. Rough Guides® is a trademark owned by Apa Group with its headquarters at Mill House, 8 Mill Street, London SE1 2BA, United Kingdom For more information visit www.roughguides.com Unsubscribe from the list Update subscription preferences

                                                           

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