Stokkseyri and neighboring Eyrarbakki are prime spots for migrant birds in late April and early May. Great flocks of waders arrive exhausted after their flight over the Atlantic. For species like t...

The Aquarium Sæheimar has been part of the Westman Island’s culture for 50 years, especially for children. It has also remained largely unchanged since it was set up so don't expect fancy multimed...

You’ll find one of the largest puffin populations in Iceland on Heimaey. Common Guillemot, razorbill, kittiwake, Manx shearwater, fulmar, and numerous gulls are also found in large numbers but due to...

An easy and very scenic coastal path runs between Hellnar and Arnarstapi (4km). This used to be the main route between the two villages and over the centuries a path has formed in the lava field. Now...

Duration: 2-3 hours. Difficulty: easy level walks on a dirt track. Interest: coastal and mountain views, birds and nature Start/End: Skalanes is 19km east of Seydisfjordur and can be reached on road 9...

Duration: allow 45 minutes each way. Difficulty: easy, level walk through lava. Start/end: Thingvellir National Park Information Centre by the intersection of roads 36 and 52. Interest: birds, flowers...

Excursion provided by South Coast Adventure South Iceland super jeep excursions. To make a booking please contact South Coast Adventure as follows: Tel: (+354) 867 3535  Email: info@southadve...

One of Iceland's best museums, a visit to Husavik's Whale Museum is a must for anyone planning to do a whale watching trip as well as those with an interest in the natural world. Interactive and hu...

Excursion provided by Jeep Tours Superjeep excursions from Egilsstadir with an experienced driver guide. To make a booking please contact Jeep Tours as follows: Tel: (+354) 898 2798  Email: i...

Excursion provided by Laki Tours Take a summer cruise from the coastal village of Olafsvik on this whale watching excursion on the tip of Snaefellsnes. There are opportunities to spot sperm whales,...